Glebe Road

A contemporary take on tradition. Tantalising textures and bold tones uplift this five-bedroom house for sale in Barnes.

Tucked away in residential Barnes, a red-brick façade alludes to Glebe Road’s heritage. Inside, a modern take on architectural design by The Vawdrey House creates a sleek space for family living.

Traditional tiles flow through the entrance, the foundation for a captivating intertwining of old and new. Zoned behind Crittall glass, a reception room enveloped in dark olive creates an inviting first impression. Contrasting the deeper hues, a white painted ceiling accentuates the room’s enviable proportions. Marble shelving highlights the focal feature – a recessed fireplace with stove.

A tranquil ambience flows through to an office space, where a large built-in desk spans two walls. Light green integrated storage creates continuity, loosely recalling the palette of the reception room. Glass walls surround an atrium courtyard, imparting a serene feel.

A hive of textural detail, the open-plan kitchen and dining room is meticulously contemporary. Wooden cabinetry brings warmth to the kitchen, a space subtly delineated by a gold-veined marble island and beams overhead. A pale blue Lacanche cooker creates a gentle contrast. Backdropped by a white-brick wall, a row of gold lights suspended from leather strappings illuminates the dining area.

Inviting the outside in, glass encompasses the entire rear wall and creates barely-there boundaries between a seating space and an outdoor decked patio. The west-facing garden beyond is considerately zoned, with spaced tiles marking an ideal barbecue spot.

Styled for family living, cool carpet and colour flow through three bedrooms on the first floor – each with its own character. Be swept away in teal tones, cool blue, or blush. Serving the three bedrooms, a family bathroom embraces a playful feel with peach and white tiles that sweep up the wall. A freestanding bathtub and burnished brassware add refinement.

At the top of the home, pale pink shiplap walls add a soothing air to the principal bedroom suite. Flooding the space with light, two skylights and floor-to-ceiling window that opens to a Juliette balcony. Turquoise tiling creates a tranquil ambience in the en suite bathroom, complete with a dual walk-in shower.

From the ground floor, stairs lead down to an additional en-suite bedroom, study space and a utility room.