Hyde Park Gardens W2

Eclectic interior design and voluminous period proportions characterises this architect-designed Bayswater home.

HUB Architects and Designers took magnificent, original period detail and combined it with contemporary influences to deliver a sophisticated home with great design flair and eccentricity. Set in one of London’s most prestigious and exclusive locations, this 19th-century building is a grand, stucco-fronted terrace on the north side of Hyde Park. The property is arranged over three floors and has enviable direct access to award-winning communal gardens. 

Inside, a beautiful wrought-iron Victorian staircase connects each floor. The stairwell that sits central to the home reminded us that the property is far from ordinary; walls painted every colour imaginable with vibrant artworks and a Central line tube map print acknowledging the house’s location. The marriage between period elegance and contemporary daring works brilliantly.

La planta elevada cuenta con una excelente recepción orientada al sur. El espacio tiene una gran altura de techos y una abundancia de luz natural que sirvió de escenario perfecto para la sensacional colección de arte de los anteriores propietarios, que incluye grabados modernos, obras de arte y objetos de colección. El amor por los adornos visuales, sin embargo, no se limita a lo que cuelga de las paredes o a lo que se coloca hábilmente en ciertos rincones, sino que hay un techo de Union Jacks iluminado en el guardarropa que ofrece nada menos que un despertar cegador de la manera más singular.

A bank of three French doors provides views over the tranquil gardens below and also gives access to a terrace. To the rear is the adjoining contemporary kitchen and dining area, with two walls of bespoke units and workspace that has been superbly designed for entertaining. The large master bedroom doesn’t disappoint with its grand ceiling heights, a mezzanine level flanked by a glass balustrade and romantic views over the communal gardens. To the back of the main bedroom area is a sumptuous dressing area and en-suite bathroom, complete with a roll-top bath.