Appartement Plat, Chesterton Road, Londres

Thanks to the innovative vision of interior designer Tasha Freeman, this one-bedroom duplex apartment has been entirely reimagined to mesmerising effect. Expect open-plan spaces infused with natural light and a timeless aesthetic drawn with one-of-a-kind joinery, refined materials and vintage furnishings.

In keeping with the rest of leafy Chesterton Road, the heritage façade features a portico entrance with ornate columns. Across the apartment’s two floors however, things take a more eccentric turn. Once housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum, reclaimed glass-fronted double doors open into the living room. Sunlight pours in through a pair of original sash windows, softly illuminating the pale walls and floors. There’s neatly integrated panelled storage to one side and a cosy brick fireplace to the other, with a Zellige tile surround.

A sliding pocket door reveals the kitchen and dining room, which is bathed in natural light through a bespoke glazed partition wall and large sash window. Pared-back walls and floors let the bold cabinetry take centre stage; the Paint & Paper green-coloured doors have a striking corrugated effect, while the worktops are constructed of reclaimed Iroko wood with a beautiful time-worn patina. A large range oven and Smeg fridge cater for all manner of culinary invention, and when the night draws in, the BTC and midcentury wall lighting provide a warm glow. The first of the two private terraces is accessed from the second-floor stairwell. A set of steps leads through a green-painted door out to the decked al fresco setting, with integrated bench seating that’s tailor-made for warm weather entertaining.

Introduced by a Victorian-style handrail and bannister, the third floor maintains the balanced interior style of the home’s social heart. A panelled door leads into the spacious bedroom suite, which has a thoroughly tranquil feel courtesy of its pale tones and minimalist finishes. A trio of bespoke Crittall doors frame views of a lush green living wall that runs along the length of the second private terrace. A navy-toned pocket door slides open to the bathroom, laid with teal Zellige tiles in a herringbone pattern. A glass-framed walk-in shower is complete with gilded hardware, while the bathtub has been crafted with restored Iroko wood. Above the dual sink, two handcrafted mirrors conceal additional storage.

Characterised by a community of committed localists, Chesterton Road enjoys enviable proximity to some of Notting Hill’s best eateries and shopping spots. On your doorstep is Golborne Road, the spirited high street of W10. Start your morning at Lisboa and Layla’s, or if you’re after evening dining, Caia and Straker’s are your go-to for innovative cuisine. Stroll down Portobello Road and check out the array of antique stalls, before a spin class at SoulCycle or film at the Electric Cinema. Beyond, Westbourne Grove is lined with upmarket boutiques, wellness centres and all-day brunch hotspots to explore.

Ladbroke Grove - 5 mins (Circle, Hammersmith & City)