Portobello Palace

Peaceful and palatial, this impressive five-storey family home is situated on the corner of a tree-lined Notting Hill street moments from the fashionable boutiques and eateries of Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road. You’ll bear witness to a tour de force in modern living the moment you step inside this four-bedroom home, which abounds with tasteful design treasures from one room to the next. With its state-of-the-art kitchen, curated artwork and private garden terrace, it’s a masterclass in effortless modern cool... Located on the lower-ground floor, the exquisite design-led kitchen is accentuated by deft accent lighting and a glass ceiling that floods the space with natural light. Fully integrated with the finest appliances, budding chefs won’t need to find too many excuses to flaunt their culinary credentials You’ll be spoiled for choice over where to dine with an informal snug breakfast bar suavely supplemented by a chicly lit dining area. Delicate wood floors and soulful soft furnishings infuse the adjoining living space with a taste of Scandi charm, ably complemented by the soothing garden views that await beyond the floor-to-ceiling glass doors. Memories of lazy summer holidays on the Mediterranean may come to mind the moment you step outside to the decked terrace. Cool whitewashed walls and striking stonework carefully capture the essence of a sun-kissed Greek setting. Keeping up? We hope so, as the surprises aren’t solely confined to the lower levels of this capacious home. Arresting artwork may well avert your attention from the big screen in the home cinema room. In search of a little more intellectual stimulation? You’ll invariably find yourself drawn to a study room that broods in austere elegance with its high ceilings, large windows and timeless period features. Finally, with so many hidden treasures lingering outside your doorstep, we’d advise conserving your energy before lapping up the local culture. The four superlative bedrooms here offer refined neutral tones and soft lighting to gently guide you towards a serene slumber, with the master suite benefiting from a private bathroom that luxuriates in marble magnificence Day-to-day family living is equally well served by the cheerful children’s bedroom which comes equipped with a bunk bed. Here, you’re in an unrivalled location to discover the best that west London has to offer. We recommend waking up early to beat the tourist traffic so you can browse the world-famous Portobello Market. Afterwards, stop by for a spot of brunch in the cultured cafés of Artesian Village and Bayswater, before rounding off the afternoon with a gentle tour of Kensington Gardens. It’s a hard life... We Love The cool, calm and simply spellbinding subterranean space, and that’s without even mentioning the garden terrace... Home truths: No pets, parties or smoking please. Air conditioning is in the master bedroom only.