Kensington Park Road

This beautifully finished three-bedroom Victorian duplex exudes exactly the sort of timeless elegance you’d expect from the stucco-fronted townhouses here.

A colourful three-bedroom duplex next to Portobello Road. Playful design meets the practicalities of city life. Plus, uninterrupted views across the horizon from the smart rooftop garden. On the first floor, an open-plan reception room and eat-in kitchen set the stage for everyday life. Natural light that pours in from the sash windows make colourful patterns pop.

Beyond the motifs, the design is considered – a modern fireplace adds a warm welcome and open shelves leave space to let your style blossom. Morning coffees are best enjoyed here, thanks to its east-facing vantage point. Rich wood floors lead to the kitchen-dining room. It’s a beautifully ergonomic place to cook; integrated high-spec appliances, clean-lined surfaces, cabinetry that keep spices within easy reach. And Ivy-green metro tiles that amplify the sense of space. Wine connoisseurs note the wine fridge.

Three immaculate bedrooms are brought to life with blush pinks, forest greens and plenty of natural light. Mornings are made easy in the master suite with a dedicated dressing area and a refined en suite.

Two further bedrooms are perfect for growing families or overnight guests. They share an equally sleek family bathroom. From the second storey, a tangerine steel staircase leads to a suntrap roof garden. It’s designed for entertaining – a small kitchenette, a wine rack, a zoned seating area and space for a barbecue on the decked floors. The west London skyline is an impressive backdrop for aperitifs with friends.