set within one of kensington’s most handsome stucco and brick terraces, this beautifully refurbished double-fronted townhouse unfolds across four floors, with elegant lateral living spaces, four bedrooms and a carefully considered contemporary interior. steeped in history, the house has undergone an extensive back-to-brick renovation, including a new roof, floors, internal walls and restored exterior stonework, resulting in a home that feels exceptionally well resolved.
the ground floor is arranged around a generous dining room and a striking kitchen, with pale timber cabinetry, veined italian marble and a curved island handmade by blakes london and finished with appliances by gaggenau, miele and quooker. large windows draw in natural light, meaning it is exceptionally airy and the room opens towards a private patio below, giving the house a wonderful connection to the outdoors.
on the first floor, the reception room spans the full width of the house. with tall sash windows, herringbone timber floors and a clean, architectural fireplace, it is an impressive yet understated entertaining space, softened by bespoke joinery and a neutral palette. throughout the house, the interiors have been shaped by echlin london, with lighting by sally storey of john cullen lighting, creating an atmospheric quality from morning through to evening.
the principal bedroom suite occupies the second floor, with excellent built-in storage and a beautifully appointed bathroom crafted from italian marble with brassware by gessi. a further bedroom suite sits alongside it, while the lower-ground floor provides two additional bedrooms, one of which opens directly onto the patio, as well as a utility room, generous storage and vaults.
beyond the interior design, the house has been comprehensively upgraded for modern life, with heritage double-glazed windows, underfloor heating throughout, cat6 connectivity across all floors, a heat recovery ventilation system, air conditioning to the upper floor, banham security and exceptional acoustic insulation. bespoke fitted joinery, corston switches and sockets, joseph giles ironmongery and top-grade acoustic doors further underscore the level of finish throughout.
palace gardens terrace is one of kensington’s most desirable addresses, moments from kensington palace gardens, notting hill gate and the green spaces of kensington gardens and hyde park. the boutiques, restaurants and cafés of kensington church street and notting hill are close by, while excellent transport links place the wider city within easy reach.
