Appartement Plat, Kensington Park Road, Londres

Kensington Park Road sits at a sweet spot in Notting Hill – close to the market, Westbourne Grove and the neighbourhood’s best restaurants, but with a calmer, more residential character of its own. The stretch it occupies forms part of Thomas Allason’s Grade II listed Ladbroke Estate, defined by its decorative ironwork, white stucco frontages and a continuous first-floor balcony running the length of the facade.

The apartment sits at garden level with its own private entrance, fully refurbished in early 2026. Inside, the mood is calm and considered. The kitchen runs neatly along one wall – white lacquer cabinetry, solid wood worktops, white metro tiles – with a window looking directly onto the garden planting beyond.

The neighbouring reception room is bright and composed, with light wood floors and crisp white walls keeping the palette deliberately soft. The dining area opens through French doors to the garden, the boundary between inside and out dissolving easily in warmer months. Designed with Harper & Toms and Rassells of Kensington, the garden has a naturalistic cottage feel: stone paths weave through abundant bee-friendly planting, with seating spots tucked among the growth.

The bedroom is generous and serene, full-height dark fitted wardrobes adding depth and thoughtful storage space. The en suite bathroom offers a more atmospheric note – a barrel-vaulted ceiling clad entirely in white mosaic curves overhead, paired with terracotta floor tiles and a full-sized bathtub.

Sharing the street with some of Notting Hill’s best architecture and most exclusive restaurants – including three-Michelin-star Core by Clare Smyth – Kensington Park Road puts you within easy reach of the neighbourhood’s most coveted spots. It runs parallel to Portobello Road, where bohemian boutiques, bars and market stalls will keep you occupied for hours. Pick up fresh provisions from the Notting Hill Fish Shop, Sally Clarke’s or Daylesford Organic Farm Shop. Head to Westbourne Grove for brunch at Granger & Co. or Beam, or an uplifting workout at Psycle.

Ladbroke Grove - 10 mins
Notting Hill Gate - 12 mins