Westbourne Park Road, London, W2

Spread across the upper two floors of a heritage Notting Hill townhouse, refined contemporary design breathes life into this two-bedroom duplex home. Ascend to the second floor, where an entrance hallway leads into an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and living room. Pale oak floors and whitewashed walls set a tone of tranquillity, complemented with dual-aspect sash windows. A modern gas fireplace is a focal point in the lounge area and keeps things cosy in the colder months – as does the refurbished double glazed windows throughout.

The kitchen captures attention with a custom-made stone island and breakfast bar, illuminated with designer Tom Dixon pendant lights. The soft grey handleless cabinets and integrated Bosch appliances are sleek and understated, including a separate bar area that houses a wine fridge. In the stairwell, there’s a peaceful wood-framed reading nook or office space.

Minimalism ensues in the two bedrooms upstairs, each crafted with a calming palette of natural materials. The principal bedroom suite is introduced through a glass-framed wood door and is bathed in sunlight through three picture windows. A step leads up through the fenestration onto the first balcony, overlooking the surrounding roofscape. This room enjoys a completely new en suite bathroom by local designers CP Hart and Edwins, complete with a relaxing bathtub. In the guest bedroom, a set of windows opens onto the south-facing second balcony. Completing this level is an additional bathroom.

Westbourne Park Road is set in the heart of Notting Hill, offering enviable proximity to some of the neighbourhood’s best eateries, shopping streets and transport options. Known locally as Artesian Village, the cluster of residential roads bordered by Artesian, Chepstow, Talbot and Ledbury have a tight community feel with summertime street parties and outstanding dining options, including The Ledbury and Dorian. Venture down to Queensway, with an exciting development of the historic Whitely’s department currently underway. Westbourne Grove is lined with workout and brunch hotspots, leading down to the infamous Portobello Road Market. Come evening, classic local pubs include The Cow, The Westbourne and Walmer Castle – and they’re all on your doorstep.

Royal Oak - 3 mins (Circle, Hammersmith & City)
Paddington - 10 mins (Bakerloo, Circle, District)
Queensway - 15 mins (Central)