Holland Park Road

Once a studio for Pre-Raphaelite artists, this five-bedroom house for sale is defined by natural light and late-Victorian proportions.

Behind a private gateway on Holland Park Road sits a Grade II listed studio house of unexpected scale and atmosphere, offering lateral living over three floors. One of a collection of six designed in the 1880s by George Aitchison, architect of nearby Leighton House, it was created for members of the Pre-Raphaelite Holland Park Circle as a place in which to both live and work.

That artistic legacy can still be felt in the high ceilings, long sightlines and strong symmetry. Inside, the ground floor unfolds as a sequence of generously proportioned living spaces, beginning with a formal dining room and a bookcase-lined reading room, each retaining its original parquet flooring and providing an exceptional setting for entertaining.

Beyond, the Poliform kitchen is a bright and contemporary contrast. High ceilings and a skylight draw daylight deep inside. At one end, a pared-back breakfast area provides an informal place to dine, while marble surfaces and a matching splashback frame the workspace, with appliances and a wine fridge seamlessly integrated into the cabinetry.

An original balustraded staircase rises to the first floor, where folding doors lead into a spectacular second reception room. Whitewashed walls and parquet flooring keep the space calm and understated, allowing its scale to take precedence. Overhead, a double-height void heightens the sense of volume, as French doors open from the seating area onto a private balcony with views across the gardens below.

The principal bedroom suite is also on this floor. Muted tones and a trio of sash windows create a restful atmosphere, enhanced by an en suite bathroom finished in mosaic tiles and Italian marble, and centred on a generous bathtub.

Four further bedrooms are arranged across the first and second floors. One has an en suite bathroom, while the remaining three share a family bathroom. Each is bright and neutrally finished, with ample built-in storage.