A Contemporary Architect-Designed Duplex Within a Grand Victorian Terrace

Behind the facade of a grand Victorian terrace house on Cleveland Square in London lies this fantastic duplex apartment where Victorian period features meet contemporary design solutions.

The apartment, located on the ground and lower ground floor of the Victorian building, was designed by architect David Chipperfield, who also lived in this home. The 2,800-square-foot home features grand open spaces, four bedrooms, and a charming patio.

After entering the home, you walk into a grand open-plan living area with a sitting room at the front and the kitchen at the back. The living space features the original Victorian cornicing paired with slim maple floorboards.

Light flows into the living area from dual-aspect windows: a large sash sits at the front, while Crittall-style glazing bounds a light well at the rear.

A dining area sits in the center of the plan while a birch ply partition hides the kitchen from view, while maintaining the open-plan atmosphere.

The kitchen is a wonderful space where stainless steel cabinets are paired with wood and a bold lime green color pop.

There is a grand office space beyond the light well at the back of the house. Light flows into the room thanks to large sloped roof lights. One wall is fitted with bookshelves, cabinets, and a built-in desk.

The basement rooms are connected by this long hallway featuring limestone floor tiles and an arched terracotta-clad ceiling.

The master suite lies at the back of the house and opens up to a private patio.

Behind the bed stands a shower within a free-standing Carrara marble cube with built-in wardrobes on one side.

The apartment has access to the gated communal garden on Cleveland Square that was laid out in 1855.

The apartment is listed for £4,500,000 at The Modern House.