Colorful Design in a Reimagined Victorian Mews House in Notting Hill

Tucked along a quiet cobbled lane on the border of Notting Hill and Bayswater, this three-bedroom mews house hides behind a classic Victorian brick façade.

From the street, it appears every bit the period charmer, but when you step inside, it becomes clear that this four-storey home has been reimagined with a strikingly contemporary hand.

Newly refurbished and masterfully designed, it offers a rare blend of calm, character, and architectural ingenuity in the heart of West London.

The tone is set immediately on the ground floor, where warm oak flooring pairs with exposed timber joists to create a serene, inviting backdrop. A spine of original brick runs upward through all four levels, grounding the home with a tangible sense of history.

At the front, tall French doors stand where stable doors once were, opening onto a sun-washed patio and allowing light to spill through a cleverly positioned light well to the floor below.

The kitchen, designed by Valerie von Bechtolsheim, is a showcase of materiality and craftsmanship. Bespoke rough-sawn oak cabinetry sits beneath black Richlite countertops, their matte texture offset by gallery-white walls and floating shelving.

Integrated appliances, from a Fohen hot water tap to an Ilve oven, keep the lines clean, while a deep blue island forms the social heart of the space.

Descending the bespoke red steel staircase, the home’s personality becomes even more expressive. The family room embraces boldness, with green-washed walls meeting poured concrete floors and tailored wood joinery.

A dramatic cut-out in the ceiling invites daylight to spill into the room, spotlighting a four-metre olive tree at its centre and enhancing the sense of an indoor-outdoor connection.

The space holds several playful surprises: a concealed bookshelf that swings open to reveal a fully fitted bar clad in yellow cabinetry, complete with sink, minifridge, and Adam Ellis Studio’s joyful “Hector & Andromache” baboon wallpaper.

Climbing back up the staircase brings you to a double-height landing crowned with skylights, where sunlight pours in from above.

The principal suite unfolds with understated elegance. Oak floors flow into a tranquil bedroom, framed by French doors that open onto Juliet balconies overlooking the peaceful mews.

The walk-in wardrobe is a striking counterpart to the room’s soft terracotta limewash walls; its deep navy joinery and bespoke rattan fronts lend texture and contrast.

The en suite bathroom continues the home’s mix of heritage and colour: green Bert & May Santona tiles, slim subway accents, a vivid red shower frame, and a vintage dark wood cabinet supporting a double basin.

At the top of the house, two further bedrooms offer restful retreats. Gentle pastel tones, considered design details, and more bespoke cabinetry make each room feel distinct yet harmonious.

The house was listed for £3,250,000 at Domus Nova.