South Eaton Place

Classic architecture, minimalist interiors and suntrap al fresco spaces. Caught between the well-heeled neighbourhoods of Belgravia and Chelsea, this five-bedroom family house is a charming canvas for family life.

Set amongst a row of picturesque Belgravia townhouses, with pale stucco façades and ornate cast-iron railings, this five-bedroom home makes an elegant first impression. Across its expansive footprint, a classic architectural framework has been enlivened with considered contemporary interiors – offering a refined backdrop for family living in the city.

From the entrance hallway, glass-panelled doors open into a voluminous double reception and dining room. Sunlight pours in through a large sash window, illuminating the pale walls and intricate ceiling cornicing. A period fireplace makes for a cosy focal point in the living area, which can be kept contained behind double doors. Clean-line wainscoting surrounds the dining area, with a smart wood table at its centre.

From here, another set of double doors opens into the bright kitchen. Natural light abounds through a series of windows and a glass roof. Whitewashed floors and walls are boldly contrasted with glossy black worktops and sage-green splashbacks, while modern appliances are nearly integrated into the space. There’s direct access to the private garden – a paved suntrap patio surrounded by verdant planting and trees, that’s tailor-made for London’s warmer months. 

On the lower-ground floor, an additional open-plan kitchen and living room offers versatility for family, guest and staff use. Whitewashed walls, pale floors and softly-diffused sunlight make for a calming atmosphere, while thoughtful details – the fireplace, integrated bookshelves and minimalist furniture – keep things feeling homely.

Serene and sophisticated, the principal bedroom suite is spread across the first floor. Floor-to-ceiling sash windows are paired with full-height curtains – opening to a balcony which overlooks the street below. Ornate cornicing and smart wood floors lend a classic look, while a curved archway leads into the dedicated dressing room and en suite bathroom. A marble-topped bathtub, dual vanity and rainfall shower paint a thoroughly modern picture.

Four further bedrooms are located throughout the home. On the second floor, two guest bedrooms are filled with sunlight, fitted with integrated wardrobes and served by a contemporary bathroom. On the lower-ground level, two guest bedroom suites — one with a shower, one with a bathtub — have direct access to a patio. Set beneath the private garden, it’s a quiet retreat for al fresco moments.