St Stephens Gardens

A tactile two-bedroom apartment for sale in Notting Hill. Employing natural materials and organic textures, an oasis of calm has been curated within a period framework.

Set across the top two floors of a stucco-fronted Georgian villa, this generous duplex has been transformed into a calming hideaway. Styled by the homeowner, inspiration was drawn from the works of Belgian designers Axel Vervoordt and Vincent Van Duysen.

Muted tones and soft lighting are hallmarks of the open-plan kitchen and reception room. Two south-facing bay windows flood the plan with natural light, creating a bright and airy feel. Alcove shelving, inspired by the installations of French fashion designer Simon Jacquemus, combines amorphous forms with a textural finish.

Guided by a fitted sideboard spanning the length of the room, Woodstoxx parquet flooring flows to the other side of the space where a cluster of colourful lights crowns the dining area.

A modern kitchen features integrated appliances, wood cabinetry and a travertine-topped breakfast bar. From here, doors lead to a quiet, leafy rear-facing terrace.

Recalling the texture of the reception room, the principal bedroom suite pairs wood surfaces with walls finished in exposed plaster. Glass doors frame a considered study while bespoke joinery is engineered with shadow gaps to produce a seamless aesthetic. Plush carpet turns to stone flooring where an archway grants access to a stylish en suite bathroom. This space features a dual vanity, a freestanding bath and a generous walk-in shower.

A second bedroom features natural light, fitted storage and a striking en suite pairing a distinctive basin with red mosaic tiles. At the top of the home is a fourth-floor roof garden. This decked terrace provides a generous space large enough for entertaining or simply enjoying views over the oak trees of St. Stephens Gardens and the Notting Hill roofscape beyond.