Latimer Road

Contemporary accents enhance period proportions at this two-bedroom apartment for sale, which makes the most of its footprint.

Functionality is a defining feature of this welcoming first-floor apartment. A smart red-brick façade hints at the well-conceived living spaces that await inside. Oak herringbone floors and neutral-toned walls thread the floorplan together, creating a sense of continuity throughout.

In the reception room and kitchen, integrated furniture is used to subtly zone areas for relaxing, cooking and eating. The configuration is as sociable as it is practical. Integrated bench seating basks in natural light that streams through a pair of south-facing sash windows. On the other side of the room, floor-to-ceiling cabinetry serves as both a display cupboard for books and artwork and convenient storage space. Colour is used sparingly but to great effect. Black hardware pops against oatmeal kitchen units and a veined marble splashback.

Off the entrance hall, the first of two bedrooms is currently used as a versatile second reception room, but it could also double as a dressing room or home office. High ceilings lend a bright and airy feel, while the understated backdrop acts as a blank canvas for bold prints. Note the alcove – an ideal nook for a desk. From here, steps lead down to the adjoining bedroom suite. Situated at the back of the property with a large sash window, it’s a quiet, calming space. Fitted wardrobes keep clutter at bay. The en suite bathroom adds a playful interlude – think pistachio green walls and terrazzo tiles flecked with blue and orange. A floating sink, generous walk-in shower and matte black fixtures complete the contemporary look.