Regent Street, London, NW10

Kensal Green keeps its character close: independent cafés, a neighbourly high street and one of London’s historic Victorian cemeteries just around the corner. Set on the first floor of a contemporary block, this apartment makes the most of its outdoor space. Wide glazing runs through every main room, two balconies flank the home front and back, and the largest of them takes centre stage.

Cooking and dining share one bright space at the rear. Wood floors run underfoot, while white walls and recessed lighting keep the backdrop calm. The kitchen is pared back: glossy cabinetry, dark worktops and integrated appliances. At its far end, a full wall of bi-fold doors seamlessly connects the terrace. An extension of the space in warmer seasons, there’s room to dine, lounge or cook outdoors. Elsewhere, the lounge offers versatility as a study or snug. A work-from-home desk pairs with a Herman Miller chair, cobalt blue B&B Italia sofas are ready to sink into, and a door offers direct access onto the front balcony.

Two bedrooms sit along the hallway, each with its own connection outside. One comes lined with shelving and drawers, its bi-fold doors stepping straight out onto the terrace. The other takes on moodier tones: walls half-painted in deep slate frame sliding glass doors onto the front balcony. A family bathroom wrapped in taupe tiles completes the floor, with a bathtub and overhead shower.

Location

Kensal Green pairs village warmth with easy reach of the city. Kensal Green Cemetery is two minutes away, its tree-lined avenues and Victorian monuments ideal for a leisurely walk, and the Grand Union Canal towpath runs alongside towards Little Venice. Up the road in Kensal Rise, Chamberlayne Road brings independent cafés, delis and the Lexi Cinema. Queen’s Park is a short stroll further, with tennis courts, open lawns and a Sunday farmers’ market.

Kensal Green – 8 mins (Bakerloo, Lioness)
Kensal Rise – 10 mins (Mildmay)