Chesterton Road, London, W10

The double-height open-plan reception and kitchen is found on the second floor out of three. There is a courtyard-like feel to the room, thanks to the open void which lets natural light, channeled through the top-floor glass roof, wash over the organic shapes and textures that are spread across the social space. Polished plaster walls, exposed rafters and wooden furnishings create a comforting, earthy backdrop.

There is a sense of al-fresco living here, with the room centered around an impressive Yucca tree. Rustic accents – wooden shutters, terracotta tones and woven fabrics – create a welcome and laid-back atmosphere. A large marble dining table is complete with wooden benches and sits parallel to a feature wall painted by homeowner Alexi Williams. Over in the kitchen, find sleek marble counters and clean lines. An integrated stovetop and exposed pipes in the ceiling add an industrial edge. From the hallway, step out to the private terrace – a south-facing suntrap.

The first-floor bedrooms are all pared-back colours and homely furnishings. In the bigger of the two, fitted bookshelves frame a fireplace and a metal bedframe reflects light from the double sash windows. A second bedroom is a calm environment, with neutral walls, floors and plenty of storage. A bathroom with a roll-top bath serves both these bedrooms.

Up on the third mezzanine-style storey the whitewashed master bedroom and study is bathed in light, courtesy of the glazed roof. The bedroom is a marriage of minimalist and traditional styles; a low-level bed is set between dark oak furniture. An en-suite shower-room is clad in white metro tiles that bounce the natural light filtered through the porthole window around the room.

Location
Set in a quiet street of period townhouses, this home is a stepping-stone to the vibrant bustle of west London and beyond. Portobello Road Market is a 10-minute walk away, where you can spend leisurely weekends browsing the array of vintage shops and global eateries. Find Notting Hill’s best sushi at Ukai, or Pizza East for an Italian feast. The Siegfried Contemporary gallery showcases young, international artists – check out their latest exhibition before catching a cult classic at the iconic Electric Cinema. With Ladbroke Grove station just down the road, there’s easy access into central London and beyond.

Ladbroke Grove (6 mins)