Interior Architecture In The Second City

An Exceptional Expression of Interior Architecture
Featured in Homes & Gardens and twice in the prestigious Andrew Martin Interior Design Review, this remarkable 1930s residence has been comprehensively reimagined by an internationally acclaimed interior designer, recognised among Country Life’s Top 100 and House & Garden’s 100 Leading Interior Designers.

A masterclass in timeless design and everyday functionality, the house combines imported French fireplaces, exquisite marble and natural stone, beautifully laid hardwood floors and extraordinary bespoke appointments throughout. Every space has been considered, every material carefully selected. The result is a home of exceptional architectural distinction and that remains wonderfully practical for modern family life.

Designed for Living
The principal reception rooms are beautifully proportioned, with working fireplaces, rich materials and an effortless sense of flow. A sculptural glass staircase, framed by elegant arches, leads to the private accommodation above, where individually considered bedrooms offer comfort, simplicity and understated sophistication.

The principal suite features bespoke fitted wardrobes, including unusual horsehair textile detailing, with a cleverly concealed en suite. Travertine bathrooms and meticulously selected finishes continue the architectural language throughout.

A Kitchen Without Compromise
The kitchen is a particular triumph. Inspired by the precision and functionality of professional Michelin-starred kitchens, its striking Sheffield steel construction, Miele appliances and carefully considered working triangle create a space as practical as it is visually extraordinary.
Neither conventional nor overtly modernist, the design is resolutely timeless. An adjoining sunroom provides a delightful informal dining space, while a separate service passage connects the kitchen to the formal dining room — a wonderfully considered arrangement for entertaining.

The Grounds: A Private World
Set within over half an acre, the gardens are every bit as remarkable as the house itself. An expansive lawn is framed by mature rhododendrons and blossoms. An Italian grapevine climbs gracefully around the rear bay window, lending the architecture a distinctly Mediterranean character.
Beyond the principal garden, a secluded woodland walk reveals hidden swings, winding pathways and magnificent mature beech trees, some understood to be over 200 years old. It is an extraordinary natural setting for family life, entertaining and quiet retreat, just minutes from the city centre.

Courtyard & Possibilities
A secluded courtyard centres around a striking blue fountain, creating a beautiful private suntrap for summer dining and entertaining.
Additional outbuildings, double garage, garden facilities and flexible accommodation offer exciting possibilities for home working, a gym, studio or future adaptation with planning already in place. A sweeping in-and-out driveway, framed by mature planting, completes the setting.

A Rare Balance
14 Chad Road offers something increasingly difficult to find: outstanding architectural design without sacrificing the practical demands of modern family life. Generous reception rooms, five bedrooms, flexible working spaces and exceptionally private grounds make this a home equally suited to professionals, growing families and multigenerational living.

Beautifully resolved, remarkably versatile and designed to stand the test of time.

A truly individual residence, with very little left to wish for.