3 bed Flat For Sale £1,850,000
This exquisite three-bedroom apartment is brilliantly located in a portered mansion block on a quiet, northern section of Queensway, just off Westbourne Grove in Bayswater. It has been the subject of a transformational renovation to an exemplary design by architects Sforza/ Heah, combining excellent spatial consideration with an exuberance of materials and colour across almost 1,400 sq ft of light-filled interiors.
The Tour
The apartment is situated on the second floor of Arthur Court, a handsome red-brick mansion block completed in 1939, and is accessed via lift or stairs. A once-communal hallway has been incorporated into the footprint of the apartment to create a large private hallway, where a black composite ceramic floor leads from the front door to a dramatic atrium – the heart of the home.
This central hall is surrounded by a perimeter of bespoke shelving in Klein blue, defining and delineating the space while offering a glimpse through to the expansive living room. Original hardwood parquet flooring extends throughout, providing a natural grounding to the bold coloured gloss on the walls. The internal doors – which are predominantly sliding pocket doors – are all full-height, contributing to the overall sense of volume.
The double reception exceeds 23 ft in length and occupies a two-bay window frontage, where original steel-framed windows flood the room with morning and afternoon light. The kitchen is partially open to the living and dining space, positioned behind custom cabinets in a Mondrianesque lattice that allows light to flow between the zones. A terrazzo worktop is set against black cabinets and a tinted mirror splashback appears to extend the room beyond its generous limits.
The attention to detail throughout is remarkable and opportunities to incorporate bespoke elements have been taken at every level; from brass ironmongery to integrated picture lights, plus a wonderful marble heptagon set against a backdrop of impeccably painted five-layer black gloss.
Three bedrooms are spread along the western aspect. There are two similarly sized double bedrooms, one currently used as a yoga room with built-in oak wardrobes, the other as a study/studio for painting. The main bedroom opens to its own corridor formed by the perforated steel walls of an en suite bath and shower room clad in marble. Built-in wardrobes rest behind a wall of tinted glass sliding doors, reflecting the calming tone of the ceramic floor.
The Area
Westbourne Grove is one of west London’s most desirable destinations, celebrated for its restaurants, cafes and boutiques. On the doorstep are Franklin’s Wine, Sally Clarke Bakery, Provenance Butcher and The Notting Hill Fish and Meat Shop. The immediate area has many excellent restaurants such as the three Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth and Ottolenghi. Further bars, restaurants and pubs can be found throughout Notting Hill, as can The Electric Cinema and the popular Notting Hill Arts Club.
Next to Arthur Court is the Porchester Centre; a well-equiped gym with a 30m swimming pool. The green open spaces of Kensington Gardens are a short walk away.
Notting Hill Gate (Central Line) and Bayswater (District and Circle Lines) are close by and Royal Oak (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines) is a few minutes’ walk. The Westway provides an easy route out of the city by road, for swift access to Heathrow Airport and the south-west.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 980 years (999 years from 2002)
Service Charge: Approx. £8,000 per annum
The Tour
The apartment is situated on the second floor of Arthur Court, a handsome red-brick mansion block completed in 1939, and is accessed via lift or stairs. A once-communal hallway has been incorporated into the footprint of the apartment to create a large private hallway, where a black composite ceramic floor leads from the front door to a dramatic atrium – the heart of the home.
This central hall is surrounded by a perimeter of bespoke shelving in Klein blue, defining and delineating the space while offering a glimpse through to the expansive living room. Original hardwood parquet flooring extends throughout, providing a natural grounding to the bold coloured gloss on the walls. The internal doors – which are predominantly sliding pocket doors – are all full-height, contributing to the overall sense of volume.
The double reception exceeds 23 ft in length and occupies a two-bay window frontage, where original steel-framed windows flood the room with morning and afternoon light. The kitchen is partially open to the living and dining space, positioned behind custom cabinets in a Mondrianesque lattice that allows light to flow between the zones. A terrazzo worktop is set against black cabinets and a tinted mirror splashback appears to extend the room beyond its generous limits.
The attention to detail throughout is remarkable and opportunities to incorporate bespoke elements have been taken at every level; from brass ironmongery to integrated picture lights, plus a wonderful marble heptagon set against a backdrop of impeccably painted five-layer black gloss.
Three bedrooms are spread along the western aspect. There are two similarly sized double bedrooms, one currently used as a yoga room with built-in oak wardrobes, the other as a study/studio for painting. The main bedroom opens to its own corridor formed by the perforated steel walls of an en suite bath and shower room clad in marble. Built-in wardrobes rest behind a wall of tinted glass sliding doors, reflecting the calming tone of the ceramic floor.
The Area
Westbourne Grove is one of west London’s most desirable destinations, celebrated for its restaurants, cafes and boutiques. On the doorstep are Franklin’s Wine, Sally Clarke Bakery, Provenance Butcher and The Notting Hill Fish and Meat Shop. The immediate area has many excellent restaurants such as the three Michelin-starred Core by Clare Smyth and Ottolenghi. Further bars, restaurants and pubs can be found throughout Notting Hill, as can The Electric Cinema and the popular Notting Hill Arts Club.
Next to Arthur Court is the Porchester Centre; a well-equiped gym with a 30m swimming pool. The green open spaces of Kensington Gardens are a short walk away.
Notting Hill Gate (Central Line) and Bayswater (District and Circle Lines) are close by and Royal Oak (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines) is a few minutes’ walk. The Westway provides an easy route out of the city by road, for swift access to Heathrow Airport and the south-west.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 980 years (999 years from 2002)
Service Charge: Approx. £8,000 per annum
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