Spread across three floors of a Grade II listed building in Little Venice, Venetian House echoes its sophisticated postcode with fine-tuned interiors by Rachel Fayman and the Amber Design Group. The three-bedroom apartment is guided by classic styling, reams of natural light and a thoroughly welcoming kind of atmosphere.
Enter on the first floor into an open-plan kitchen and dining room, where a wealth of bespoke joinery and sleek finishes demonstrate the home’s commitment to refined design. Dark wood floors and whitewashed walls are a minimalist backdrop to the space, which is bathed in sunlight through clean-line French windows. At one end, the kitchen is a stylish affair with Bert Frank Rise & Fall pendant lights, glossy surface tops, a geometric splashback and state-of-the-art La Cange range oven. A breakfast island is complete with wooden bar stools, perfect for morning coffees. At the other end of the space, the Van Rossum Nota Bene dining table is paired with perspex Kartell Ghost chairs and softly illuminated with suspended lights. The Phillip Jeffries wallpaper is a sophisticated backdrop for the contemporary artwork.
The home’s pièce de résistance is its mesmerising views across Warrington Crescent Gardens. Through the French windows, there’s direct access to a sprawling private terrace. Smart wood decking spans the entire space, which has been zoned for seating and dining purposes. To make the most of London’s sunny months, a barbecue is ideal for al fresco lunches and dinners with friends, as are the Roda loungers. The terrace overlooks the leafy communal gardens – of which the property enjoys access too – with its mature foliage and winding paths.
A staircase fitted with a bespoke Sisal runner ascends to the second floor reception room. The atmosphere here is cool and calming, with a pair of sash windows casting soft light across the whitewashed walls. A contemporary interior style is united by modern artwork, floor lamps, Minotti Hamilton sofas – it’s a modish setting for entertaining, complete with a mirrored bar and Sonos sound system, or to cosy up in front of the television. Behind the living area, there’s a dedicated study space for peaceful home working.
The principal bedroom suite is located on the third floor and maintains the home’s sophisticated design. The indulgent bed is framed on either side with full-height wardrobes, while sash windows draw in natural light. It’s served by a modern bathroom, featuring a Carrara marble-topped dual vanity and rainfall shower. Also on this floor is an ambient guest bedroom suite, wrapped in a seafaring Cole and Son Melville wallpaper. On the second floor, an additional guest bedroom is a tranquil space with an integrated desk, floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and a marble tiled en suite bathroom.