Teignmouth Road, London, NW2

A characterful, redbrick Victorian home on a tree-lined street, Teignmouth Road is designed for family life. First impressions are memorable: step inside the tiled entrance hall and you’ll find an unexpected glass trap door that leads down to an exquisite circular wine cellar. A feat of form and function, it’s idiosyncrasies like these that make this home stand out.

The same attention to detail flows through to the open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room. The heart of the home, a glass extension floods the space with light, bringing an uplifting feel. Thoughtfully zoned between areas for eating, cooking and watching TV, this multi-purpose room is well conceived. The kitchen area is streamlined, with a traditional accent – think shaker-style cabinets, subway tiles and a large Smeg range cooker, plus a utility room to see to the practicalities.

Blurring the boundaries between inside and out, glass doors slide back onto the inviting garden. Divided between a patio and an expansive lawn, it offers exceptional outdoor entertaining and leisure space – perfect for al fresco dining or playtime. When the weather fails, retreat inside to the more formal reception room at the front of the home. With its corniced ceiling and sophisticated grey colour palette, it offers a more grown-up space for unwinding.

Four bedrooms continue in the same contemporary vein, with carpeted floors and neutral walls that create calming backdrops. The considered principal suite is made more comfortable by the addition of air conditioning. A walk-through wardrobe adds a touch of luxury and leads through to a marble-wrapped en suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The four other bedrooms are just as inviting – one of which comes with access to a covered balcony that overlooks the street. There’s also a polished family bathroom with a deep freestanding bathtub and a separate shower. At the top of the home, a loft living space makes an ideal den or snug, complete with a bar and a Sonos sound system.

Location
Sitting between Queen’s Park and West Hampstead, Teignmouth Road is surrounded by community-minded neighbourhoods. Close by, independent businesses are joined by an array of amenities on Kilburn High Road, including a number of speciality shops, including Folkies Music for instruments. Alternatively, enjoy a night of live music at The Fiddler; The North London Tavern is also close by for refreshments. Come the weekend, stretch your legs with a walk towards Lonsdale Road for brunch at Milk Beach, drinks at the Wolfpack and dinner at Carmel.

Kilburn - 10 mins (Jubilee)