Highlever Road

A Victorian apartment with space to settle into. This three-bedroom duplex for sale pairs light-filled interiors with refined contemporary finishes.

Community minded North Kensington is the backdrop for this handsomely restored apartment, in walking distance to the independent bakeries, delis and restaurants of Golborne Road. Set on the first and second floor, the neighbourhood’s calmer pace finds its way inside, courtesy of uplifting proportions and pared-back finishes.

Off the entrance hall, a fluid kitchen, dining and reception room is dressed in a soft neutral palette that allows the scale to speak for itself. Heritage detail balances with modern living; plasterwork draws the eye up, as tall sash windows invite in generous natural light. Along one wall, minimalistic wooden cabinetry, Corian worktops and integrated Miele appliances bring finesse, functionality and natural flow with the wider, well-considered living space.

Bedrooms follow a relaxed rhythm. The principal is understated: natural materials, a dual aspect outlook and custom-built storage to keep clutter at bay. French doors open onto a small balcony – the perfectly placed perch for slow mornings. The en suite is set to soothe with large format stone tiles, a walk-in shower and a skylight crowning it all. A family bathroom in the same palette serves two further bedrooms – one found in the eaves that could also serve as a tucked away study.