Countryside Charm in a London Apartment in a Former Ale House
Overlooking Battersea Square, this one-bedroom apartment in London is designed to create a sense of calm in one of the busiest cities in the world. The 48 square meter apartment has been carefully refurbished by its current owner, who turned a bare home into a charming, warm apartment with a little countryside charm.
The apartment is located in a 17th-century alehouse with tripartite Dutch gables. The owner chose a color palette that picks out the curves and contours of the original details of the small apartment, creating serene rooms where the history of the building is clearly visible.
The living room is focused around the fitted shelves on one wall that display books, art, and other trinkets that add a personal touch to the space.
The cozy cottage-style living room with a combination of textiles and prints is painted in Farrow & Ball’s ‘Oval Room Blue’, though one these images it looks more greenish.
A large wooden table is set in front of the window, offering wonderful views of the surrounding historical buildings. The table can be placed in the center for dinner parties.
The small living room features the original fireplace with a light stone surround, contrasting the muted tones on the wall. On one side, it is flanked by built-in shelves with a nice decorative arch, which also contrasts the straight lines of the fireplace.
The hall, connecting the rooms, is laid with Amtico Spacia parquet flooring.
The small kitchen is defined by a large sash window overlooking the tree tops. Though small, the kitchen has everything you need with integrated appliances and plenty of storage.
The blue and off-white cabinets are paired with Carrera-style countertops and a mirrored splashback, making the room feel lighter and larger.
The bedroom is a lovely room with light beige walls, a wool carpet, and windows on two sides that follow the sun over the course of the day. One wall is fitted with bespoke floor-to-ceiling storage.
The tiny bathroom features glossy dark green tiles from Emery & Cie. Bruxelles that are individually angled and uneven, creating a nice rustic look of various green tones.
The apartment was listed for £465,000 at Inigo.