Ladbroke Grove, North Kensington, W10

Ascend to the second floor and enter a spacious open-plan kitchen and reception room. Wide wood floors and tactile materials create a warm interior environment, enhanced further by swathes of natural light that pour in through sash windows. A wall of exposed brickwork is an engaging backdrop for the living area, whilst steel beams afford an industrial edge to the social space. There’s an alpine-like quality to the kitchen, courtesy of the timber-clad island, worktops and splashback – elevated with integrated lighting.

The double bedroom is separated from the living area by a sliding wooden door, finished in a striking parquet pattern. Its pared-back colour palette is calming, whilst a wall of storage makes for a clutter-free space. French doors lead out onto the private balcony, framed in black iron railings. Back inside, the bathroom is a thoroughly contemporary affair, wrapped in whitewashed metro tiling contrasted with jet-black appliances.

Location:
Running from Kensal Green through North Kensington, into Notting Hill and Holland Park beyond, Ladbroke Grove is poised to enjoy the best of west London. Nearby Golborne Road is characterised by a community of committed localists, independent eateries and vintage boutiques. Pick up an authentic pastel de nata from Lisboa, share antipasti at Pizza East or head to Laylow for South American dishes and live music. Take long strolls through Kensal Green Cemetery, Little Wormwood Scrubs or down the Grand Union Canal into Little Venice. The vibrant shopping streets of Chamberlayne Road and Portobello Road are both under a 15 minutes’ walk or take the tube into central London and beyond.

Nearest Tube:
Kensal Green – 12 mins (Bakerloo, Overground)
Ladbroke Grove – 12 mins (Circle, Hammersmith & City)