This West-London Period House Doesn’t Shy Away from Dark Colors and It’s Magnificent
On Frithville Gardens, close to Hammersmith Park and the River Thames in West London, stands a remarkable Victorian townhouse with dramatic interiors and charming turret rooms.
Occupying four floors, this period home showcases exceptional craftsmanship by the people behind the iconic Holland Park Villas, as well as plenty of original features, including fireplaces, ornate decorative plasterwork, bay windows, and a rare stone staircase.
Entry to the home is on the ground floor, with a beautiful sitting room immediately on the right, featuring a classic bay window and a large fireplace topped with an equally large mirror.
Throughout the home, the owners used dark paint colors, creating dramatic spaces paired with layered textiles (like this amazing tapestry behind the sofa) and period details, resulting in layered, interesting interior spaces.
In the living room, the dark gray color on the walls makes the light-colored stucco stand out beautifully.
Beautiful glass doors, that also let through natural light, which is essential when you use dark colors like this, let you through to the library room, which is open to the hall and the kitchen, creating a more spacious floorplan.
Like so many period properties in London, the house has been extended in the back, creating space for a large open-plan kitchen and dining room. A void has been created, giving the dining area triple-height ceilings and a skylight that lets in natural light.
The kitchen pairs classic interiors with modern architecture. The wooden kitchen, featuring a huge island, antique dining table, and stone floor, adds a rustic, historic element to the space, while the glass back wall and skylights add a modern touch.
The glass doors can be fully opened, connecting the kitchen and dining room with the garden.
Despite living in the center of London, the garden is a private retreat with lush planting bordering the terrace and a hidden garden studio.
The hall, featuring a huge mirror that reflects natural light coming from the kitchen extension, is painted in a dusty pink shade, which pairs beautifully with the dark gray palette in the rest of the house.
A unique, well-preserved stone staircase with beautiful detailing leads you to the upper floors.
The entire first floor is dedicated to the master suite. The moody palette continues in these spaces. You would think that dark colors hide elements, but here you can see how they beautifully highlight the decorative stucco, ceiling rose, and bay window wood paneling.
The master bedroom features a stunning decorative fireplace.
In the master suite, the dark gray hue is paired with red color accents. The room has enough space for a comfortable lounge area and a desk in front of the bay window.
Beautiful glass doors lead you to the dressing room, and you can see the void on the right that created the triple-height ceiling in the dining room.
The bathrooms in this house are something truly special. On the first and second floors, the house has a turret room, and both are used as bathrooms.
The master suite bathroom features dark wooden floorboards, glossy dark blue tiles, and a spacious walk-in shower.
The second floor is home to two more bedrooms with sisal carpeting and painted in a rich plum and dark pink hue.
The shared bathroom is equally impressive as the master bathroom. In this bathroom, the turret has become the perfect spot for a freestanding bath.
The top floor is turned into a cozy snug and television room with dark-painted paneled walls and ceiling, and a warm carpet on the floor.
The house is listed for £2,500,000 at Foxtons.