Kensington Park Road

A colourful three-bedroom duplex next to Portobello Road. Playful design meets the practicalities of city life.

On the first floor, an open-plan reception room and eat-in kitchen set the stage for everyday life. Natural light pours in from sash windows, accentuating the room’s colourful palette – choreographed by the interior design virtuosos Barlow & Barlow. Beyond the patterned motifs, the design is considered – a modern fireplace adds a warm welcome and open shelves are stylishly functional. Morning coffees are best enjoyed here, thanks to its east-facing vantage point. Rich wood floors lead to the kitchen and dining room. It’s a beautifully ergonomic place to cook; integrated high-spec appliances, clean-line surfaces and a green metro tile splashback. Wine connoisseurs note the cooler fridge.

Upstairs, three immaculate bedrooms are brought to life with blush pinks, forest greens and reams of natural light. The master bedroom enjoys a dedicated dressing area and refined ensuite bathroom. Two further bedrooms are tranquil places in which to press pause, served by a striking family bathroom. Ivy-green parquet tiles contrast with a pink basin and white marble floors, with a large freestanding tub set for indulgent soaks.

From the second floor, a tangerine steel staircase leads to a suntrap roof garden. It’s designed for entertaining – there’s a small kitchenette, wine rack, zoned seating area and space for a barbecue on the decked floors. The west London skyline is an impressive backdrop for aperitifs with friends.