Villas Aldridge Road

A rare convergence of colour, character, and period prestige, this five-bedroom Notting Hill house for sale impresses across every level.

Tucked away from the thrum of Notting Hill, a peaceful street shelters palatial heritage townhouses. A rare opportunity to acquire a home with captivating spaces inside and out, Aldridge Road Villas presents five character-filled floors, plus private gardens to the front and back.

Inside, dramatic volumes are thoughtfully composed. Double doors give way to an open-plan living area, where vestiges of the home’s heritage provide a grand backdrop. Note the soaring ceiling, intricate cornicing and original cast iron fireplace. At the room’s far side, personality and period grandeur are married in the kitchen. Given a new lease of life, a repurposed chemistry bench serves as the countertop that spans an entire wall. From the copper sink to aged brass accents, a meticulous curation of materials is evident.

Glass doors lead from here to the balcony – a space to savour coffee or breakfast and a lookout point over the landscaped garden below. A sanctuary of calm curated by the owner, a Koi pond captivates at the centre. A canopy of mature trees lends privacy – spot the Turkish Hazel and Crab Apple – while roses and Foxglove weave their way through the greenery. A shed by The Real Shed Company offers exterior storage.

Encompassing the rear of the garden level, an additional kitchen and living space takes a modern turn. Transformed by architect Ian Hay, contemporary amenities range from sleek culinary fittings to bespoke Lutron lighting and underfloor heating. A wood-burning stove lends warmth, while a wall of glazing draws light and verdant views inward. On the first floor, two further reception rooms speak to the home’s versatility. One grand and impressive ideal for hosting – think intricate details, a large bay window and library wall – the other a more intimate space perfect as a study, snug, or cinema room.

Come evening, five impressive bedrooms are dispersed throughout. Found on the second floor, the principal is flooded with light and considered details. Next door, a powder-pink bedroom features cedar-lined wardrobes spanning one wall. Alternatively used as an indulgent dressing area, this lends the opportunity to establish a private suite across the entire floor. A shower room serves this level, complete with Bert & May handmade tiles and a rainfall shower finished with Mandarin Stone tiles.

Three further bedrooms are bright and inviting, served by a considered shower room and family bathroom. The former is playfully designed, while the family bathroom shimmers in glistening Zellige tiles.