Lansdowne House

On the doorstep to Notting Hill and Holland Park, this Grade II-listed building is a showpiece of Arts and Crafts architecture. Inside, a one-bedroom apartment honours its rich cultural heritage with fine-tuned interior design.

Lansdowne Road is one of the area’s most prestigious streets, with the eponymous Lansdowne House being a treasured architectural landmark – first built as a selection of artists’ workshops in 1904 by William Flockhart. With its blue plaque beaming against stock brickwork, the towering building charms across eight storeys; hallmarks of its Arts & Craft design include the asymmetrical frontage, small metal-paned windows and a striking stepped gable. The building continued to be a site of creativity, later housing the recording studios for the likes of Queen, Shirley Bassey and John Lennon. Today, the artistic legacy lives on in this sophisticated one-bedroom apartment, flawlessly renovated with bold materials and bespoke finishes.

Past the large studded oak door leads, the entrance lobby features a lift to take you to the second floor. The double-width hallway makes a welcome first impression, complete with a large storage cupboard. Beyond, the  spacious open-plan living space is laid with parquet floors and bathed in natural light through dark-framed windows. There’s direct access through the fenestration to a Juliet balcony (undemised), with beautiful views down Lansdowne Road. The whole room can be entirely blacked-out, courtesy of handcrafted wooden shutters.

An office space has been neatly integrated into the entrance wall, with built-in bookshelves and a desk set for peaceful home working. The rest of the footprint can be zoned between living and dining areas, before reaching the kitchen – which is kept separate behind a bi-folding glass door and partition window. Bespoke marble worktops and timber cabinetry catch the eye, complemented by a range oven and retro Smeg fridge.

Wrapped in solid oak wood panelling, there’s a handsome heritage feel to the principal bedroom. An original stone fireplace is topped with ornate wall carvings, while the square paned windows are paired with black-out shutters. Built-in wardrobes are seamlessly integrated into the room’s design, keeping the space neat and sophisticated. Next door, the bathroom is a masterstroke in marble across a dual vanity, bathtub and rainfall shower.