A Bright London Duplex Apartment in a Converted Victorian House

Designed in close collaboration with Gruff Architects, this repurposed split-level, two-bedroom apartment is a serene contemporary retreat set within a converted Victorian house on a quiet, tree-lined street.

Created by an award-winning micro-developer, the home has been thoughtfully reconfigured with an inverted layout, placing the kitchen and living space on the upper level to capture leafy, elevated views.

The top floor opens dramatically beneath the pitched roofline, where a full wall of Idealcombi Danish glazing washes the kitchen and living area with natural light. A recessed Forest curtain rail frames the outlook without interrupting the clean lines.

The plaster walls, sealed to preserve their soft, dusty-pink tone, pair beautifully with reclaimed oak floorboards, salvaged from elsewhere in the building and treated with Osmo wax for a warm, tactile finish.

The bespoke kitchen by BLOQ Design sits neatly beneath the eaves, its fronts painted in Farrow & Ball’s Cloth Drop.

Integrated appliances are discreetly tucked away, retaining the calm, uncluttered feel of the space while maximising functionality.

A sage-green staircase descends to the lower floor with the apartment’s two bedrooms and bathrooms.

At the front of the plan lies the master bedroom, featuring two large windows, creating a light and airy atmosphere.

Both bedrooms are painted in Little Greene’s Portland Stone Light, with Portland Stone used on skirting and doors to add subtle depth.

A cleverly conceived walk-in wardrobe with pink doors leads through to an en-suite shower room.

Fired Earth terrazzo tiles, gold-tone fittings, and gentle pink walls create a warm, sophisticated atmosphere in the master bedroom’s en-suite bathroom.

The second bedroom features wall-to-wall paneling, creating a custom headboard. This room also opens up to its own balcony.

The built-in wardrobes have the same paneled fronts as the headboard wall.

A family bathroom sits adjacent, outfitted with Britton hardware, Domus Nova tiles, and a Pelham towel radiator.

The beautiful Claremont wall sconce with fluted glass shades from Corston hangs next to the mirror.

The apartment is listed for £725,000 at Aucoot.