Behind a pale-blue period façade, characteristic of its Notting Hill postcode, Westbourne Grove pairs timeless interiors with a welcoming atmosphere. Streamlined and sunlit, the open-plan kitchen and reception room is an uplifting space in which to be social. With a whitewashed framework, the eye is drawn to a feature wall at one end of the room, with layers of natural tones and textures. At the other end, two glass roofs crown the kitchen and dining areas, affording conservatory-esque brightness and volume. Light subtly plays against a stainless steel splashback, with a rangemaster oven envisaged for culinary creativity. At its centre, a curved marble island doubles as an informal breakfast bar. Two sets of French doors open to the paved terrace: a secluded suntrap for a breath of fresh air. The principal bedroom suite is all hushed tones, grounded with dark wood floors. Open the windows to a cast-iron balcony that overlooks Westbourne Grove. Its ensuite bathroom is complete with a large waterfall shower and inviting bath. Mirroring the principal bedroom, there’s also balcony access from the tranquil guest bedroom – a space which could be reimagined as a home office. An additional shower room sits next door. Location Running between Kensington and Queensway, Westbourne Grove is the vibrant artery that feeds Notting Hill. A place for leisurely café lunches after sifting through Portobello Road Market or picking up local produce at The Notting Hill Fish & Meat Shop just below the apartment. Favoured brunch spots include Beam, Granger & Co. or Farmacy; for dinner, head to Gold or Core by Clare Smyth. Hyde Park awaits long strolls or morning swims at the Serpentine Lido. Notting Hill Gate (8 mins) Ladbroke Grove (10 mins)