Netheravon Road South, Chiswick, W4

Tucked away on the former site of Chiswick Maternity Hospital, this quietly sophisticated architect-designed three bedroom townhouse was built in 2011, combining crisp contemporary architecture with an unusually peaceful setting just moments from Chiswick Mall, where the Thames is close enough to become part of the rhythm of everyday life. Arranged over four floors, the house is beautifully considered throughout, with generous glazing drawing light deep into the plan and leafy views unfolding across the surrounding gardens and rooftops. A sculptural staircase with fully glazed balustrades and stainless-steel detailing runs through the centre of the house, becoming an architectural feature in its own right. The kitchen sits at ground level, with double doors opening onto a private courtyard garden, where large built-in planters offer a blank canvas for planting and creating your own green retreat. Above, a generous reception room and study occupy the first floor, with two bedrooms and a family bathroom on the second. The master suite takes the entire top floor, with dressing room, en suite shower room and an east-facing balcony, a lovely spot for coffee as the morning light arrives. There is a pleasing sense of calm and simplicity throughout, complemented by oak flooring, underfloor heating, solar panels for hot water, rainwater recycling and provision for Crestron home automation. A garage and off-street parking add further practicality. But perhaps the real appeal is the setting: morning walks along the river, coffee on Chiswick Mall, and evening wandering beside the Thames or dinner on Chiswick High Road, all within easy reach. With the river woven into daily life and Chiswick on the doorstep, this is contemporary living with a wonderful sense of place. EPC rating TBA. Council tax band G.