A Modern Extension and Period Details in a Ground Floor London Home

This extended two-bedroom apartment is located on the ground floor of Leigham Court, an early social housing estate in south-west London. The estate was built between 1889 and 1928 to provide good-quality housing for a community of artisans and workers. The plants included a school, a church, and shops.

This 667 sq. ft. apartment perfectly blends historical architecture, like sash windows, high ceilings, and cornicing, with a contemporary extension, including skylights, large trifold doors, and clean lines.

The apartment features an open-plan and extended living space at the back of the house, connecting to the private garden with trifold doors that can be fully opened, creating a wonderful indoor/outdoor living experience.

The ground floor has been extended to the side, creating space for a kitchen with skylights that flood the entire living space with natural light.

The kitchen design has been kept simple, matching the sleek and white design of the living space. Modern white cabinets without handles are paired with gray-toned zellige tiles that add some texture.

A large private garden extends from the open-plan living space. It is designed with a graveled area and a paved area surrounded by railway sleeper planters with choisyas, hydrangeas, roses, and cordylines.

The master bedroom is located at the front of the plan. This room features many original elements like wooden floorboards, original cornicing, a ceiling rose, and two large sash windows.

The walls are painted in a charming midnight-blue shade while the top border has been left white, making the ceiling appear higher. The room also features a replica cast-iron fireplace.

The second bedroom has an original fireplace decorated with dark orange tiles.

The second bedroom is located between the master bedroom and the living space. The walls are painted in ‘Veranda Green‘ by Dulux Heritage, and the large sash window looks out toward the kitchen.

The kitchen has windows on either side, so you can even look out into the garden.

The bathroom is designed with off-white zellige tiles and dark gray walls.

A forest-green front door with a stained-glass window gives access to the apartment. The hall is painted in ‘Setting Stone‘ by Dulux Heritage.

The apartment is listed for £585,000 at The Modern House.