Cambridge Gardens

A thoroughly modern reinterpretation of a traditional period home. Four floors of dramatic design and sculptural light.

A grand detached house – the only one on this sought-after road – concealed behind an electric gate that slides back to reveal a front patio with parking and a barbecue. Beyond the yellow-brick facade, its airy blueprint has been deftly reconfigured – and extended – to let city living play out effortlessly across its four immaculate floors.

Enter on the ground floor where an open-plan layout creates a natural flow between the intuitive kitchen, the skylit reception room and the formal dining area. Materials both unite and divide; glass balustrades that amplify the sense of space, wood floors that connect the zones created by the use of Corian marble and smooth concrete. Fixtures and fittings are as high-spec as the materials; a chef-grade cooker and an island-cum-breakfast bar that overlooks the front garden. Low-slung furniture arranged under the steel-framed extension – the striking glazed roof lets light flood across the space and over the contemporary fireplace.

Descend the floating stairs and you’ll find a further reception room – anchored by a raw concrete pillar – with a projector. It’s a versatile space, where an internal glass wall subtly divides it into an entertainment space and an en-suite guest room with wall-to-wall storage. Thoughtful design means light from the glazed roof above can filter through to this level.

The first floor is shared between two en-suite bedrooms. One is dual-aspect with built-in wardrobes separated by a discreet sliding door that hides the stylish bathroom. It’s all white metro tiles, geometric-inspired floors and chrome accents – themes that are repeated in the shower room that serves the second bedroom. The master suite takes over the gable-roofed top floor. It’s a free-flowing space that leads naturally into the Corian-marble, spa-like bathroom. It’s fitted with a walk-in shower, dual vanity and a freestanding slipper bath.