House, Bridstow Place, London

Tucked behind the heart of Westbourne Grove lies Bridstow Place. Architecturally reimagined with an eye for interior design, this is a home where the materials do the talking – from bespoke cabinetry and limewashed walls to Calacatta Viola marble and book matched Calacatta Verde stone.

A leafy front garden adds a layer of seclusion. Greenery climbs the walls and weaves through a pergola, offering a sheltered spot to sit outside. The cottage charm continues inside, albeit with a contemporary twist. A back-to-brick renovation in 2021 included new plumbing, electrics and hardwood double-glazed windows.
Morning light finds its way into the living room, where parquet floors, a fitted bookcase and a marble mantlepiece strike a classic note. Come evening, a Chesneys gas fire takes over. Reclaimed riad-style doors in weathered turquoise conceal the staircase, lending the room a more eclectic edge.

Through another pair of reclaimed doors, this time embellished with brass and copper, the kitchen makes its entrance. Craftsmanship takes centre stage: solid oak joinery, marble-inlaid ceramic floor tiles and dramatic book-matched Calacatta Viola marble sweeping across the worktops and central island. The culinary line up is just as considered, with Miele, Liebherr and Bosch appliances, plus a full-height freezer and separate fridge. Overhead glazing draws light into the dining area, where doors open back out to the front garden. Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry hides something less expected: a cloakroom wrapped in green Zellige tiles.

Upstairs, oak floors, fitted wardrobes and a statement green fireplace bring warmth and order to the principal bedroom. In the en suite, Calacatta marble meets smooth Tadelakt walls and polished chrome. Beyond, a secluded terrace is shielded from neighbouring views, with timber decking and a glazed lightwell. A second bedroom enjoys light from two aspects, with fitted wardrobes and access to a family bathroom. The third bedroom takes to the eaves, nestled beneath the sloping roofline with a walk-in shower room and access to a balcony.
There’s a rare sense of calm to Bridstow Place, a cottage-lined backstreet just moments from the bustle of Notting Hill. Saturday mornings are made for browsing Portobello Market, followed by brunch at Beam or a wander through the boutiques of Westbourne Grove. Kensington Gardens is close by for a change of pace, while the Six Senses Spa at The Whiteley brings another way to unwind. For evenings out, there’s open-fire cooking at The Barbary, sushi at Endo Kazutoshi’s Sumi or fine dining at The Ledbury. Even closer to home, local favourites The Cow and The Westbourne are always good for a drink.

Royal Oak – 9 mins

Notting Hill Gate – 13 mins