Wallingford Avenue

Considered and characterful in North Kensington, this five-bedroom architect-designed house for sale celebrates light and space.

On a tree-lined avenue moments from Notting Hill’s well-trodden hotspots, this four-storey family home unfolds as a confident study in colour and contemporary design. Reimagined by Julian de Metz of dMFK, the house balances expressive interiors with the practical rhythms of family life.

At the front, a coral-hued reception room sets a striking tone. A full-width bay window draws in soft daylight, while a fireplace anchors the space for winter evenings. Overhead, intricate cornicing frames the ceiling, offset by dark timber flooring underfoot.

Beyond, the home opens into a light-filled kitchen and dining area – its centrepiece an expansive glass ceiling running the length above streamlined Poggenpohl cabinetry. Floor-to-ceiling glazing leads to an internal patio, blurring the boundary between inside and out. In the dining area, a singular skylight acts as a spotlight for a dining table. Full-height bi-fold doors push back to reveal the garden – a manicured lawn, mature planting and plenty of outdoor storage await.

Back inside, beyond the kitchen a separate utility room is designed with everyday ease in mind, finished with olive-green cabinetry, mustard tiles and a laundry chute descending from the first-floor landing. Elsewhere, a solid walnut staircase leads to a more informal family room – equally suited to film nights or a playroom.

Upstairs, striped stairs guide the way to the first floor, where vaulted ceilings and skylights enhance the sense of volume. In the principal bedroom, a fireplace offers a quiet nod to the home’s heritage, set against a backdrop of double-height glazing and contemporary detailing. The adjoining bathroom is bathed in natural light, with a skylit bathtub and shower complemented by twin sash windows. Two further bedrooms on this level echo the home’s material palette and share an olive-toned shower room.

The uppermost floor is given over to a guest suite, where Velux windows usher in daylight and generous eave storage maximises the practical space. An additional bedroom suite completes the home, positioned on the lower level.