Munro Mews, Londra

Beyond the cobbles and collage-like façades of Munro Mews, this two-storey home combines generous natural light with considered finishes by Pelican Architecture & Design.

The first floor is given over to an open-plan living space, with Farrow & Ball ‘White Tie’ walls and engineered oak flooring. A walnut-framed sliding door opens onto a private terrace, creating an easy connection between inside and out. Its northwest-facing aspect ensures it is primed for late afternoon and early evening sun.

Inside, the L-shaped kitchen brings a richer note, with walnut-effect cabinetry, quartz worktops and splashbacks, and newly installed integrated Lamona appliances. From here, the space opens naturally into a relaxed sitting area, where a cast-iron radiator, Soho Home sconces and an easy television set-up make it feel instantly comfortable.

Downstairs on the ground floor, the bedrooms are finished in calm, neutral tones and benefit from large windows. The principal bedroom also has access to a private light well. A shared bathroom completes the level, with a rainfall shower lined in Bert & May skinny metro tiles, a Parker & Howley freestanding vanity and underfloor heating.

Life on Munro Mews puts you within easy reach of two of west London’s most characterful neighbourhoods. Start with coffee and something fresh from Layla’s Bakery, wander towards Portobello Road for its vintage stalls and familiar bustle, or head down to Golborne Road, where independent shops, cafés and restaurants give the area its distinctly local feel. Westbourne Grove is close enough for a change of pace, with boutiques and Daylesford Organic along the way, while the Grand Union Canal offers a quieter route when you want to get away from it all. Come evening, pick up a bottle from Golborne Deli & Wine Store before dinner at Straker’s, Canteen or The Fat Badger, then settle in for a drink at The Pelican.