Appartement Plat, Pembridge Crescent, Londres

Four floors up on Pembridge Crescent, the hum of Notting Hill falls quiet. Crowning a white stucco villa from the 1860s, this lateral apartment has a calm sensibility: finishes are considered, rooms are bright and the sky is never far from view.

Life centres on a single open room of over 21 ft, with light filtering in from either side. The sitting area settles at the far end, its sash window looking to the rooftops of the crescent opposite. The kitchen keeps to one corner in an L: white cabinetry, solid oak worktops and a splashback of glossy handmade tiles. A charcoal-painted alcove frames the dining area, with a bench built in beneath. Here, doors open to the apartment’s prized feature – a decked terrace with room to dine outdoors or simply take in the view.

Back inside, a softer palette takes over. Both bedrooms are dressed in sage green and fitted with full-height wardrobes, each drawing in light from a south-facing sash window. Between them, a shower room is wrapped in handmade tiles around a walk-in rainfall shower.

With enviable proximity to renowned Portobello Road, there’s a surprising sense of tranquillity to Pembridge Crescent. Wander in search of freshly roasted coffee, grabbing your morning caffeine kick from Amoret. Pick up baked goods from Cheeky Scone, or a bowl of green goodness from Atis. Just a short walk away, Holland Park’s Kyoto Garden is a peaceful spot to spend lazy mornings. Complete your afternoon perusing the stalls on Portobello Road, then head to Gold for seasonal plates and late-night drinks.

Notting Hill Gate – 5 mins
Bayswater – 11 mins