A rustic spin on a metropolitan framework. Set in the heart of North Kensington, this home pairs country-pile and contemporary interiors.
To bring the confined eighties layout into the 21st century, an entirely new internal plan was reconfigured to make the most of the extensive lateral space. In fact, the only room that remains structurally untouched is the second bedroom.
Junto con la nueva fontanería y el cableado, el espacio fue hábilmente reorganizado para adaptarse a una forma de vida mucho más contemporánea. El dormitorio principal, que antes estaba situado en la parte trasera de la vivienda, se sustituyó por el salón. De este modo, se consiguió el espacio necesario para una mejor circulación en la parte trasera de la vivienda, creando un espacio de vida abierto que comienza en la cocina y fluye hacia el salón y el jardín. Además, la ligera ampliación trasera ha dejado espacio para el orangery (comedor), cuya mampostería y vidrio doblemente aislado le dan una sensación de amplitud, en contraposición a la de un invernadero normal y corriente. De hecho, esta habitación fue el mayor capricho del anterior propietario y todos sus componentes son de la máxima calidad. Desde los bipliegues de roble macizo importados hasta el techo de cristal y los muchos meses de reingeniería estructural, el producto final ha merecido la pena. La sala, que es la gloria de la vivienda, está bien calefactada y puede utilizarse en los meses más fríos del invierno. En verano, las puertas plegables pueden permanecer abiertas para conectar el espacio interior con el jardín modernizado.
Previously overgrown and paved with aging concrete, the garden underwent a spectacular makeover, headed up by Agents Green London. The previous owner (staying true to his Australian roots) created a built-in barbecue area as well as laying new sandstone tiles, grass, hedging, olive trees, flowerboxes and a mood-lighting system around the perimeter.
The interiors reflect the same contemporary approach, incorporating several considered twists on Victorian styling. These are apparent in the Carrara Marble tiles, light floorboards waxed with white teak oil, cast iron Castrads radiators, and Burlington bathroom fixtures, which deliver a classic look but with modern fittings. The look extends a little further than the 18th century however; the interiors also draw from retro sixties inspiration, calming Scandinavian monochromes with a touch of farmhouse-chic thrown in for added cosiness. Retro industrial light fixtures and a two-tone deVOL Shaker Kitchen (painted in Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Gray and Smart Railings) put these interiors bang on trend – the black / blue finish is repeated on a coffered feature wall in the lounge space.
The moody dark tones are all beautifully complemented by polished chrome and brass doorknobs; the overall look is softened by an aged tan leather Chesterfield sofa and armchair. The black and white chequered tiling in the orangery sits well with an antique mahogany dining table. No amount of wallpaper would have been able to disturb such a well-established colour palette, and it has been used here to striking effect and in considered moderation, echoing the dichromatic theme with striped patterns. Framed in old Victorian frames found in Portobello Road antique stores, the artwork covers a selection of vibrant sixties prints, seventies black and whites, or photos of famous spots in Notting Hill.



The previous owner (staying true to his Australian roots) created a built-in barbecue area as well as laying new sandstone tiles, grass, hedging, olive trees, flowerboxes and a mood-lighting system around the perimeter.

