Palace Court

Set in a striking red brick mansion block, this two-bedroom apartment pairs elegant period proportions with considered modernist design.

Within walking distance of Hyde Park, the handsome period façade of this portered mansion block captures attention at first sight. A set of stone steps leads to a large arched portico entrance, through which there’s access to Palace Court’s lobby. Head up to the third floor apartment, where a long hallway makes a calming first impression; tall whitewashed walls sit above parquet wood floors, separated by a neat shadow gap. A doorway leads into the expansive double reception room, split into a living and dining area by a wide archway.

In the lounge space, heritage features are complemented with modern decor – a Rimadesio display unit stretches up to ornate ceiling cornicing, while an L-shaped Flexform sofa and green leather armchairs are positioned in front of a sculpted feature fireplace. Beyond, a glossy dining table and chairs by Poliform are positioned next to an upright piano that calls for evening entertainment. Natural light abounds across the room through large panels of glazing, plus there’s Sonos speakers to soundtrack your days and nights here.

Form meets function in the contemporary kitchen, with clean-line wood cabinetry, smooth worktops and stainless steel splashbacks that wrap around a Falcon range oven. It’s an uplifting setting for culinary creativity, bathed in sunlight through two large sash windows. There’s an additional dining table by Rimadesio that’s perfect for morning coffees and informal lunches. A half-bathroom sits just around the corner.

Sweeping and serene, the principal bedroom enjoys a spacious footprint, high ceilings and a vast bay window to draw in the natural light. Soft carpets and pale walls keep things minimal for the mid century-style Delaspada bed and Soho House lamps. Floor-to-ceiling wooden wardrobes introduce an organic texture to the room and provide plenty of discreet storage. This tranquil atmosphere is matched in the guest bedroom, with rattan armchairs, modernist cabinets and a Poliform bed. Both spaces are served by a Calcutta marble-wrapped bathroom, with an eye-catching Kaldewei bath at its centre. The home also enjoys access to a communal courtyard.