London, W11 1BP

Aldridge Road Villas keeps to itself, quietly tucked away in a northern corner of Notting Hill. On the garden level of a semi-detached townhouse, this apartment has been reframed around light – the work of locally based Studio Artisan. A private external stairwell leads directly to the apartment’s own door, where the layout opens towards the rear. Underfoot, engineered oak grounds the living space, subtly zoned with areas to socialise and settle in. The kitchen anchors it all: terrazzo marble countertops, bespoke cabinetry and Bosch appliances neatly tucked away. Farrow & Ball tones carry across the walls; Astro downlighting keeps the ceiling clean. At the far end of the room, double-glazed bi-folding doors give way, and the garden takes over. A rare find for the area, its sprawling footprint is split between a paved patio directly off the apartment and a long elevated stretch bordered by planting. Though now expired, planning permission was previously approved for a studio at the rear – offering potential to elevate it further. Elsewhere, two bedrooms invite rest with considered styling and bespoke built-in joinery. The principal is calming in soft sage, its storage designed in with a dedicated dressing room and an en suite bathroom in Mandarin Stone marble tiles. A navy-tiled shower room serves the second bedroom. Within strolling distance of Golborne Road and Portobello Market, Aldridge Road Villas is moments away from the best of Notting Hill. Spend the weekends browsing the antiques and food stalls, or walk along the canal to Little Venice, picking up supplies from Golborne Deli & Wine Store on the way back. You’re spoilt for choice for dining options here – Dorian, The Ledbury and Caractère are all on the doorstep. Complete your evening at one of the neighbourhood’s staple pubs – The Good Oak or The Cow. Ideal for families, the home is situated within an excellent catchment area for renowned schools. Westbourne Park – 5 mins Notting Hill Gate – 19 mins