A Beautiful Victorian Townhouse Reimagined for Modern Living
This beautiful three-bedroom Victorian townhouse in London showcases a masterclass in contemporary reinvention. The home was featured in numerous interior magazines and nominated for several awards, including the NLA’s “Don’t Move, Improve!” award.
Reimagined by HÛT Architecture, the home celebrates light, proportion, and materiality while honouring the craftsmanship of its 19th-century origins. The result is a serene, tactile environment where original features blend seamlessly with precise, modern detailing.
From the moment you step through the Crittall-style glass partition, natural light becomes the guiding principle of the design.
The hallway’s geometric tiled floor gives way to broad Douglas Fir boards in the living room, where a handcrafted Granby fireplace anchors the space. Subtle “Marmelo” colored walls by Farrow & Ball, along with original paned windows, add layers of texture and warmth.
The fireplace surround is made from Granby Rock by the London studio Assemble. It is made from recycled building rubble, creating a terrazzo-like material.
The living room is divided into two areas, the back room is now a charming television room with low cabinets painted in the same terracotta brown shade as the walls.
The wall between the living room and the kitchen space beyond has been punctuated with a picture window, creating a social space while also allowing light to flow freely between the two areas.
As the entry hall is very narrow, they added a discreet cloakroom and built-in storage in the passageway between the living room and the open-plan kitchen and dining space.
At the rear, a striking extension unfolds into a kitchen and dining space that epitomises the home’s architectural poise. Clad in Petersen black brickwork both inside and out, the extension’s material palette evolves beautifully with time and light.
Inside, olive-green Shaker cabinetry pairs with Carrara marble worktops and integrated appliances, offering understated luxury.
Skylights and expansive glazing flood the space with daylight, framing views of the ivy-draped garden wall beyond.
Outside, the garden, designed by landscape architect Tom Massey, is a lush haven of biodiversity. Concrete beds brim with ferns, evergreens, and grasses, creating a private sanctuary that evolves with the seasons.
A smartly placed large mirror in the entry hall gives the impression of space while also reflecting natural light.
A Douglas Fir staircase leads you to the upper floors, where you will find three bedrooms and a bathroom.
Upstairs, a similar color and material palette has been added to the bedrooms and bathroom. The master bedroom is painted in a green hue matching the kitchen cabinets.
The fresh, modern bathroom features a walk-in shower and a freestanding tub. The white tiles are paired with terrazzo floor tiles, matching the style of the fireplace downstairs.
The landing on the second floor is fitted with built-in cabinets made of Douglas Fir, just as the staircase.
The upper floor is home to two more bedrooms. One is used as a home office while the second is a bedroom with a blue velvet headboard and built-in bookshelves.
The house is listed for £2,000,000 at Aucoot.