St John's Wood Terrace, London

Highly sought after for their location in the very heart of St John’s Wood, moments from both the tube station and the American School, properties on St John’s Wood Terrace are rarely available on the open market and when they do come up for sale, are quickly snapped up. This exceptional example of a period townhouse has been extensively improved over the years to create a fantastically elegant home. Bright, neutral interiors are accented by natural wood and stone detailing, creating a modern décor scheme which complements the original character features of the building, such as sash windows, picture rails and fireplaces.

The ground floor layout is open and well planned, with an inviting floor plan that is ideally configured for both entertaining and family life. An entrance hallway is open plan to the main reception room, which leads through the house and up a short flight of steps to a wonderfully light and contemporary kitchen at the rear – both floor-to-ceiling windows and roof lanterns promote excellent natural light. A vast breakfast bar dominates the space, accommodating a seating area and a ceramic induction hob. A bank of cabinets along the wall has ample storage space and a matching shelf which draws the eye up to the high ceiling. There is ample space for dining in front of the glazed doors and additionally on the terrace in the warmer months. A cloakroom with WC is unobtrusively tucked under the stairs.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom occupies much of the floor, comprising a sizeable bedroom and open-plan dressing room, and a beautifully appointed en-suite shower room. On the second floor, the additional two bedrooms are both well-proportioned and share a family bathroom.

A key highlight of the property is the outside space: there are gardens to both the front and rear, providing ample room for alfresco entertaining. To the front, an enclosed courtyard garden provides a low-maintenance space dotted with shrubs. Wooden panel fencing topping the low red walls makes it feel wonderfully private, and permit parking can be found on the road outside the house.

The rear garden is south-east facing and equally private, partly walled and partly fenced for privacy. L-shaped raised planters accommodate a selection of trees, while an astroturf lawn adds a splash of green. A paved terrace is well placed for outdoor dining.

St John’s Wood Terrace is a landmark street located within striking distance of the shops and amenities of St John’s Wood High Street, at the western end of St John’s Wood Terrace. A wide variety of international restaurants, cafes, traditional pubs and independent stores are within a stone’s throw of the house. The closest underground stations are St John’s Wood (0.2 miles) and Swiss Cottage (0.7 miles), both on the Jubilee Line which offers easy access to the City, West End and Canary Wharf. The open green spaces of Regent’s Park are just 0.3 miles away, providing walking, running and cycling routes along the canal towpath and a network of surfaces paths throughout the park.