A Victorian Family House with a Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen Extension

This extended five-bedroom Victorian terrace house sits on a quiet residential street in Brixton Hill, London. The family house has been playfully redesigned in collaboration with Turner Architects to evoke the romance of a Tuscan veranda, and it was shortlisted for the prestigious Don’t Move, Improve! award.

Like many Victorian homes, the house has been extended in the back, creating a light and spacious open-plan kitchen, dining, and living room. Soft curves, textured surfaces, and a sun-soaked palette that invites light and ease into every corner and echoes the feeling of a Tuscan veranda.

double living room bay window

When you step into the home, you enter a traditional double reception room with a large bay window in the front.

living room bay window wooden floor jute rug

The light palette with simple wooden floorboards is paired with the original cornicing, deep bay windows, and restored sash windows.

bay window patterned armchair
pink striped fireplace living room

The room is centered around a wood-burning stove set into a mantel with playful pink stripes.

built in shelves

The back room, painted in a rich navy blue shade, contrasts nicely with the front room. The color palette creates a more intimate atmosphere, and the room features a fireplace, built-in bookshelves, and bespoke built-in wardrobes.

dark blue room built-in cabinets fireplace

A wide arched doorway gives access to the wonderful new extension.

kitchen extension green arched windows wooden dining table

The kitchen and dining room is a sunlit expanse where natural light and thoughtful design converge. Romanesque arches, soft lines, and natural materials bring a quiet romance to the space.

kitchen brass fittings butler sink

A generous timber island becomes both a sculptural anchor and social hub, paired with fluted cabinetry by Naked Kitchens, brass accents, and an elegant sweep of terrazzo-style flooring.

wooden kitchen island
open plan kitchen living space green arched windows
dining table arched windows

The Romanesque arches create beautiful framed views of the house and garden. The repeated form is inspired by Raphael’s School of Athens.

arched glass door
view-into-garden

Glass doors open seamlessly to the landscaped rear garden, where oversized tiles continue underfoot, drawing the eye outward.

garden wooden terrace greenry

Designed by Marco O’Neil, the garden feels like an extension of the living space, structured with a few gentle steps that shift the energy from social to serene. Surrounded by mature planting, the space offers a sense of privacy and calm

exterior extension arched windows A Victorian Family House with a Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen Extension
arched windows kitchen extension
kitchen extension with skylights
kitchen island arched built in cabinets A Victorian Family House with a Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen Extension
kitchen extension skylights arched doorway
bedroom chair
bedroom bay window

The upper two levels feature five bedrooms. The master bedroom, located on the first floor, is a grand room with a large bay window and built-in wardrobes.

bedroom built-in wardrobes yellow bed spread
bedroom fireplace built-in wardrobes
bedroom desk under window
desk under window
nursery built-in cabinets shelves

The nursery room is painted pale blue and fitted with built-in cabinets and bookshelves paired with colorful drapes made from Pierre Frey’s “Lasso” fabric.

built-in shelves
view into bathroom

There is a bathroom on both floors. This bathroom is designed with gray narrow-strip tiles and a blue and white checkerboard floor.

green bedroom slanted ceiling
fireplace green bedroom

The top two bedrooms bring a splash of color to the interiors. One room is painted in a sage green hue, and the other one is painted pink.

pink attic bedroom exposed stone wall

One of the top-floor bedrooms is a wonderful teen room with cozy slanted ceilings, an exposed white-painted brick wall, and enough room for a sofa and a desk.

pink bedroom with sofa
exterior london home A Victorian Family House with a Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen Extension

The house is listed for £1,500,000 at Aucoot.