A creative couple on renovating their rustic short stay home
How a shared love of craftsmanship guided the design of Tess and Alfred Newall’s characterful Notting Hill apartment.
On the first floor, an engaging material palette enlivens a standout entertaining space. Against a framework that exudes grandeur – soaring sash windows and ornate architrave – design takes a rustic twist. Pale pink plaster brings warmth to the room’s gallery-like walls, while floor-to-ceiling windows draw in a convivial quality. Push up the frames to step out to a private terrace – the perfect setting to take breakfasts alfresco.
Arranged across the far wall, an elevated take on a country-style kitchen. Both compact yet equipped, an AGA oven, wooden worktops and butler sink provide the necessities for rustling up entrées. End evenings with scales practice or a sing-along around the piano.
Serene and sunlit, the bedroom is brightly illuminated by a soaring window that stretches to the ceiling. Wall-to-wall wardrobes provide ample storage, Mornings here come effortlessly – refresh in a characterful shower room wrapped up in bright tiles, then make the most of the wall-to-wall wardrobes. Overlooking the reception room, a mezzanine level offers a cosy sleeping space for occasional guests.
St. Stephens Gardens has a best-of-both-worlds appeal, enjoying the quiet serenity of its residential location, but with fantastic proximity to the rest of Notting Hill.
Just a five-minute walk away, Westbourne Grove is lined with celebrated eateries. Caffeinate at Beam, then work up a sweat with a session at Psycle. Brunch at Granger & Co., then grab groceries from Daylesford Organic. For a long weekend stroll, wander down to Kensington Gardens and the sprawling lawns of Hyde Park. Dine at The Ledbury or Dorian, then head to one of Notting Hill’s most coveted pubs, The Cow, for a digestif.
Notting Hill & Holland ParkNo request is too big or small for our concierge team. Premier League tickets to an all-important game, specialist piano tuners, a Michelin-starred plant-based chef. It’s a yes to all of the above.
Finesse your stayHow a shared love of craftsmanship guided the design of Tess and Alfred Newall’s characterful Notting Hill apartment.
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