Ladbroke Road

Double-volume living spaces, a retractable roof and an abundance of glass paints a thoroughly modern picture in this four-bedroom Notting Hill home.

In a quiet spot of Ladbroke Road, a soaring stock brick facade makes an eye-catching first impression to this contemporary four-bedroom home. A dynamic feel is set in motion with a spiral staircase that winds across the main five storeys, complete with silver angular balustrades.

There’s a voluminous double-height feel to the second and third floors, courtesy of a mezzanine level. The living room has an atmospheric balance of relaxation and enlivenment: whitewashed walls are paired with hardwood floors, with light pouring in through dual-aspect fenestration. The large footprint can be delineated into lounging and working zones, while its neutral colour palette is set for interior creativity. Upstairs, there’s gallery-like brightness to the kitchen and dining area. Minimalist cohesion is afforded with pale walls, floors and cabinets, while a glass rail frames the void.

A wood staircase encased in glass ascends to the home’s top floor, a hybrid indoor and outdoor dining space. Conceived like a conservatory, the arched roof is retractable — offering sun-drenched alfresco eating in warmer months, or stylish evening gatherings beneath the night sky. 

On the first floor, the principal bedroom maintains the home’s modish and calming character. A wall of integrated wardrobes offers neat storage, while a glass wall reveals the en suite bathroom featuring a large walk-in shower. A guest bedroom and family bathroom are also situated on this storey.

The ground and lower-ground levels feature versatile spaces. Beyond the home’s entrance, a television room can be reimagined as another bedroom — served by the bathroom across the hallway. Downstairs, a guest bedroom is bold with monochrome geometric wallpaper; its en suite bathroom is finished with a dual vanity and large walk-in shower. French doors open onto a lightwell patio, which fills the subterranean plot with sunlight.