A light-filled lateral apartment with terraces in the heart of Notting Hill

The principal living space unfolds as a bright dining and reception room, where wide windows draw in rooftop views and a neutral palette allows the architecture to take centre stage. There is an easy sense of flow between sitting and dining areas, making the room equally suited to quiet evenings or larger gatherings. Just beyond, a separate kitchen has been finished with pale cabinetry and marble surfaces, a thoughtful layout that keeps the practicalities of cooking discreet while remaining sociable and connected.

French doors open onto a broad private terrace, an invaluable extension of the living space during the warmer months. Sheltered and peaceful, it offers plenty of room for outdoor dining or simply a place to sit above the city with a morning coffee. A further balcony on the upper level adds another pocket of outside space, rare for an apartment in such a central location.

The bedrooms are arranged to feel both comfortable and independent. The principal suite is particularly generous, with bespoke storage and an en-suite bathroom finished in soft marble tones. Three further bedrooms provide flexibility for family, guests or a dedicated study, each benefiting from excellent natural light and considered joinery. Three bathrooms in total, all recently updated, continue the same restrained aesthetic found throughout the apartment.

Careful refurbishment has enhanced the home without stripping away its character. Wooden floors, period detailing and tall windows nod to the building’s heritage, while modern lighting, sleek fittings and ample built-in storage ensure the apartment works effortlessly for contemporary life. With a high-floor position and open aspects, the atmosphere is airy and calm, a welcome contrast to the bustle just below.

Pembridge Gardens sits at the very centre of Notting Hill life, moments from the boutiques and cafés of Westbourne Grove and the daily theatre of Portobello Road. Morning walks can begin in Kensington Gardens, while long lunches at Gold or Dorian are close enough to feel like local canteens. Excellent transport links at Notting Hill Gate connect swiftly to the City and the West End, yet the street itself retains a distinctly neighbourhood feel, lined with grand stucco façades and leafy garden squares.