Horbury Crescent

Behind a timeless heritage façade, this five-bedroom home by 3W Architects showcases bold design and cutting-edge interiors set for modern day family living.

On one of Notting Hill’s most distinguished residential crescents, this five-bedroom family home is a masterpiece of contemporary architectural innovation. Thanks to the creative vision of 3W Architects, Horbury Crescent’s expansive footprint has a punchy, industrial edge – imagined with a host of flawless materials and seamless technology designed to elevate everyday living.

Outside, a stucco-fronted façade paints a picture of classic Victorian design: cast-iron railings, stock brickwork and a grand portico entrance. Beyond however, five sprawling floors put a bold, modern spin on period bones. Enter into a spacious reception room, where intricate ceiling cornicing and a bespoke black slate fireplace are met with a sleek glass wall – casting the eye down to a vast picture window. The space is bathed in sunlight, and zoned between a stylish living area and cosy media room. Here, there’s a projector, retractable screen and surround sound, which is kept behind a professional acoustic wall and darkened by grey blackout curtains.

The home’s social heart is spread across the lower-ground floor, laid with sweeping Italian Basaltina stone in a striking dark grey hue. The bespoke Danish kitchen is a masterclass in materiality, with a Verde Fantastico quartzite splashback, a central island finished in honed Nero absolute granite stone and seamlessly integrated Miele, Gaggenau, Vola and Quooker appliances. There’s a voluminous feel to the space, with a double-height void and floor-to-ceiling wood-framed windows. A vintage Italian 1960s Vistossi chandelier crowns the space, making for a dramatic focal point against the neutral walls.

Demonstrating the home’s commitment to architectural excellence, the rear extension is configured as a bespoke mechanical structure which can be lowered into a basement pit – tailor-made for spring and summertime gatherings.

Epitomising an urban oasis, the private garden is introduced with yellow walls and grey floor tiles, which ascend to a grassy lawn. Verdant greenery surrounds the space, making it a tranquil setting for al fresco moments in London’s warmer months. 

Maintaining the home’s engaging interior architecture, the principal bedroom suite occupies the entire first floor. Smart Wenge solid wood floors, decorative ceiling cornicing and a reclaimed antique fireplace make a nod to the building’s handsome period heritage – bathed in natural light through large windows. A dedicated dressing area, complete with handmade wardrobes, leads to the en suite bathroom. Matching the kitchen, Verde Fantastico quartzite tiles capture attention, complemented with a double shower and vanity.

At the top of the home, a glass roof fills the stairwell with sunlight. Four guest bedrooms are located on this level, each pared-back in tone with reclaimed antique fireplaces, served by three additional bathrooms: one, on the first floor mezzanine level, enjoys calming white ceramic tiles and a contemporary oval bathtub; the other two, on the second storey, are finished with Italian Bisazza flooring.