Westbourne Terrace

Georgian grandeur meets contemporary interior design at this two-bedroom duplex apartment, in enviable proximity to Paddington.

With their ionic columns and stucco façades, the townhouses of Westbourne Terrace have preserved their period charm. Step inside this duplex apartment, however, and you’ll find a property planted firmly in the present. Ticking off a checklist of contemporary design traits, from whitewashed walls to an open-plan layout, this is a space that prioritises function and modern comforts.

Spread across the third floor, the inviting reception room is flooded with natural light via a trio of windows. There’s a cohesive feel, with wooden floors that sweep across the entirety of the space. Envisaged for socialising, a dining table can be ideally positioned in front of the breakfast bar. The kitchen is well equipped and stylishly executed: black work surfaces pop against white cabinets and a stainless steel splashback grounds the integrated cooker. Well-angled spotlights dial up the brightness further. On warmer days, open the door out to the south-facing terrace. Screened by trellises, it’s a private city suntrap.

A striking spiral staircase serves as a focal point for the room, its black treads adding a graphic edge to the streamlined setting. Ascend to the fourth floor where two bedroom suites await. In the first, currently styled as an office, a cleverly integrated workspace and shelving maximises the floorspace available. It benefits from a modern shower room finished with grey mosaic tiles that add interest to the brilliant-white backdrop.

The principal bedroom is similarly bright and airy. On one side, a sloping wall adds a cosy, cocoon-like dimension. Fitted wardrobes, which stretch to the ceiling, reduce visual clutter to soothing effect. The en suite bathroom brings an invigorating splash of colour, with mosaic tiles in a spectrum of aquamarine shades elevating the walk-in shower.