Elgin Avenue

Set on the first floor of a red-brick Victorian conversion, this two-bedroom apartment for sale balances period finesse and contemporary flair.

Sensitively restored by its current owners, heritage charm has been reinstated to this Maida Vale apartment, together with a modern sensibility. Off a grand, tiled hallway, double doors open onto the reception room. High ceilings trimmed with traditional plasterwork accentuate the feeling of openness, while a statement curved window dials up the brightness and leads to a balcony overlooking the tree-lined street below. Generously proportioned, the space can accommodate both seating and dining areas. An original fireplace provides a focal point, and hessian carpets and apricot-toned walls add warmth.

Next door, the kitchen is just as considered. Wraparound teal cabinets and marble surfaces lend a traditional feel, while floral wallpaper and open shelving add a playful twist. Equipped for keen cooks, there’s a Quooker tap, two-door range oven and Liebherr fridge.

Both bedrooms are found at the opposite end of the hallway. The principal bedroom suite has a calming atmosphere courtesy of its pale blue walls and south-facing bay window, which washes the space in abundant natural light. A bespoke wardrobe offers an elegant storage solution. Through an archway, the en suite bathroom is bright and inviting – think dual aspect windows and a rolltop bathtub. A second bedroom features a built-in double bed and storage. It’s served by a sleek shower room finished with a marble-topped vanity unit and a walk-in shower.