08 May 2025 ∙ 4 min read

So you’re walking through West London, minding your business, maybe sipping an overpriced flat white, when you see it — this four-bedroom Victorian dreamboat perched like it owns the block.

And honestly?
It kind of does.

Coming in at approximately 2,100 sq ft, with ceilings high enough for unresolved family drama to echo, and a living room longer than most people’s gym memberships - let’s take a look inside this Holland Park stunner and talk about how unfairly good it looks in natural light.

Reception Room or Catwalk Runway? You Decide.

Imagine a room so long, you could host a book club at one end and your daughter could host her own impromptu London Fashion Hour at the other end.

This double reception stretches 40 feet — front to back — flanked by two glorious bay windows that pour in natural light like it’s got a side hustle.

There’s original Victorian cornicing overhead and engineered oak with underfloor heating - perfect for Victorian homes even better for keeping your tootsies nice & toasty.

That heating underfoot handles the chill of London without making your feet feel like they’ve been ghosted by central heating.

And did we mention the fireplaces? One at each end.
Because symmetry is a design language. And this room speaks it fluently.

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Kitchen: Minimalism in a Very Expensive Accent

The kitchen is what happens when a glacier gets a degree in interior design.

All white everything — Corian counters, seamless cabinetry, Neff appliances — so discreet they practically apologize for taking up space.

But here’s the thing:
Despite the icy palette, the entire kitchen feels warm and welcoming. Blame the high ceilings, blame the natural light, blame the subtle energy of someone who’s never burnt pasta in their life.

Design tip:
White-on-white works best when there’s architectural drama and natural colors.
In this case, height, curves, (Victorian) features, textural contrasts, and natural light from the massive bay window.

Four Bedrooms, Three En Suites and a Work-from-Home-Lifestyle Flex with French Doors

Downstairs, you’ll find three nice sized bedrooms, each with their own en suite.
The front rooms have built-in wardrobes and bay windows that make 9 a.m. light feel like therapy.

The fourth bedroom, tucked in the back, opens onto a private courtyard. It’s quiet. It’s private. It’s peaceful.

Tucked Away

The fourth bedroom upstairs is currently pulling off “study - home office” vibes with confidence.
It opens to a petite terrace with cast-iron stairs that descend straight into the garden, like a Bridgerton character fleeing their feelings.

The Bathrooms: Moody Spa Energy

These bathrooms? Equal parts spa retreat and design thesis.

They don’t just have bathrooms, they have en suite moments. Tiled like a boutique hotel, minimal but never boring — the kind of space where even singing in the shower would feel like a Royal Albert Hall vibe.

The Garden: Technically Shared, Practically a Movie Set

Yes, It’s Communal. No, It’s Not Average.

Trees are placed with intention, benches are made for brooding, and the whole thing says: “This is shared space… but let’s pretend it’s just mine.”

These manicured communal grounds feature both bird song and the abundance of sweet smelling blooms in the Spring.

It’s the kind of place where you accidentally meditate.

More about that outdoor space.

Yes, the communal garden is shared.
No, it doesn’t feel like it.
Sweeping lawns, shady trees, and perfectly placed benches for brooding, brunching, or pretending to read a hardback.

Bonus:
You get private gated access from both levels of the maisonette - because why only have one exit when your life has layers?
So whether you’re stepping out with coffee or storming out for drama, the gate is always ready.

Location: Where Michelin Stars and Matcha Collide

We’re talking Holland Park Gardens, dear heart — the kind of park where even the pigeons look like they’ve been styled.

You’re surrounded by cafes, bakeries, and Notting Hill just casually exists around the corner. Ottolenghi is nearby, which means you now own at least one tahini-stained recipe book by default.

You’re spitting distance from Core by Clare Smyth, and basically tripping over bakery scent trails.

Need to leave?
Holland Park and Shepherd’s Bush Underground stations are close.
Paddington station nearby if you’re headed to the Cotswolds in a moody cashmere.
And if you’re staying put, Notting Hill, Westbourne Grove, and half of London’s best outfits are just around the corner.

So… what’s the verdict?

Is this Victorian majesty with modern receipts your kind of fantasy?

Or are you team “I could never live somewhere this nice — I’d be too afraid to touch anything”?
Comment below.

Credits:
This dream tour is brought to you in admiration of The Modern House’s listing, of this eye-candy of a property.
Location: London, England, United Kingdom

A Victorian Maisonette in London: Four Bedrooms, Three Bathrooms, and Still No Place to Hide from the In-Laws