Talbot Road

In the heart of Notting Hill, this two-bedroom garden flat is defined by its contemporary finishes and calming atmosphere.

Bearing the hallmarks of its esteemed architectural heritage — stucco-fronted townhouses with decorative cast-iron railings and portico entrance ways — Talbot Road paints a typical Notting Hill scene. The property’s lilac façade makes a bright first impression to this two-bedroom garden apartment, introduced through a muted-scarlet front door. Note the miniature stained glass window here, a precursor to the uplifting design within.

Enter an open-plan reception room and kitchen, minimalist in style with pale walls and stained oak floors. Neatly-formed archways work to delineate spaces: the hallway is set back from the living area, while the kitchen is imagined as a separate cube with a convivial breakfast bar at its centre. Brand new appliances and sleek finishes keep things streamlined, including a Quooker tap and Italian Atlas Plan worktops. This room is an easygoing setting for entertaining, featuring a sound system in the ceiling.

Two bedrooms are calming in style and atmosphere, filled with light through sash windows. One of the rooms features full-height wardrobes, offering versatility to be used as a dedicated dressing room. The other enjoys direct access to the private garden. With a decked patio and walls layered with climbing greenery, it’s a peaceful spot to make the most of London’s sunny months. Completing the home is a modern bathroom, with a Crittall-framed waterfall shower and array of pebble-toned tiling.