Leamington Road Villas

A two-bedroom apartment with bright interiors, laid-back style and a Juliet balcony that makes the most of its west-facing vantage point.

Hidden within a blonde-brick, portico-fronted townhouse, this apartment is all pared-back design and laid-back style. Through a gated entrance, enter this property on the first floor, which is given over to a white, honeycomb-tiled bathroom.

Storage is discreet and a freestanding bath makes the most of the light that filters through the west-facing window – the treetops create a layer of privacy here. The second storey is carved into zones. A traditional fireplace is the focal point in the reception room, where cut-out, corniced walls add depth and keep it connected with the storage-lined hall and dedicated study area toward the back. Past the curved sofa and open shelving, French doors that open on to a west-facing Juliet balcony.

The kitchen is a fuss-free space, fitted with integrated appliances – note the wine cooler – reams of storage, polished counters and metro tiles. Two bedrooms are arranged at the front of the property. The monochrome master, with a built-in wardrobe and decorative cast-iron fireplace, is lit by a big sash window and a glass chandelier. The second bedroom is equally as serene, with modern lighting, a dressing table and another feature fireplace carved into an Aegean-blue chimney breast.