Elgin Crescent W11

On one of Notting Hill’s most sought-after crescents, this two-bedroom lateral apartment sees refined period architecture reimagined with contemporary flair.

With portico façades, ornate pilasters and bay windows, the townhouses along Elgin Crescent embody Notting Hill’s handsome architectural heritage. On the ground floor of a whitewashed townhouse, this two-bedroom apartment uses its spacious historic framework to showcase stimulating interior design.

There’s a wholly inviting feel to the open-plan kitchen and reception room, courtesy of the large bay windows that diffuse sunlight across the soaring ceiling proportions. Pale walls with ornate cornicing are kept grounded with dark wood parquet floors that span the entire space. The kitchen is a thoroughly modern affair, offsetting glossy whitewashed cabinets with a black stove top, gilded faucets and pink pendant lighting. Breakfast stools are tucked neatly under the central island, making for a relaxed dining setting. Colour is used to stylish effect in the living area, with a teal tuxedo sofa, graphic rug and metro-tiled fireplace. Overhead, an eye-catching chandelier casts a warm glow when evening draws in.

Elegant period architecture ensues in the principal bedroom suite. Its tall ceiling is accentuated with decorative moulding, plus expansive bay windows that draw in natural light. The bed sits against a partition wall, behind which is a modish bathroom area. From the freestanding bathtub to the dual vanity, frosted glass shower door and art deco-inspired wall lights, it’s as stylish as it is soothing. A sophisticated shower room serves an inviting guest bedroom, where French doors lead out to a terrace. Cast iron railings lead you down into the shared garden – a peaceful al fresco scene filled with greenery.