A Warm Muted Color Palette in a Victorian House

In the heart of Bellevue Village, in the Wandsworth Common Conservation Area in London, stands a beautiful Victorian house. Built as part of Smith’s Terrace in c.1869–70 in the neoclassical style by Henry Smith, it has a double-fronted exterior that makes it stand out from the rest of the buildings.

The 1,723 sq ft Victorian house is divided over three floors and features beautiful period features, antique furnishings, and a warm, muted color palette that suits the architecture extremely well. With rustic wooden floorboards, fireplaces, and built-in bookcases, every room in this house is cozy and inviting.

The house comes with a lovely patio garden with bistro seating and is surrounded by plants that add privacy and a natural vibe in the center of London.

cozy living room with blue bookcases and bay window

gray historic liivng room with bookcases and fireplace nordroom — photo: Inigo

The front door opens onto the raised ground floor, where you’re greeted by a double reception room. The front room has a bay window overlooking the street and is centered around a beautiful marble fireplace. The blue-painted bookcases add a home library feel to the room.

double living room fireplace — photo: Inigo

calm color palette in historic living room with fireplace

The living room features the original wooden floorboards, adding charm and warmth to the space.

gray living room with fireplace — photo: Inigo

library room with blue bookcases — photo: Inigo

There is more space for the book collection in the back room which features a sofa in front of the window overlooking the patio garden.

home library with sofa in front of the window

cottage style wooden kitchen with stone floor

descending to the lower ground floor, you’ll find a kitchen at the back of the house. It is full of charm, with reclaimed Victorian wooden units and a dresser.

The lower ground floor has an open-plan layout with terracotta tiles underfoot. It features a kitchen, dining room, and additional sitting room. The room leads via French doors onto the garden space.

hallway with shelf above radiator and wooen staircase

The entire first floor is home to a master suite with a large bedroom overlooking the street and a bathroom overlooking the garden.

bedroom with beige walls and slanted ceiling with skylight

There are three more bedrooms on the other floors of the house. This bedroom is located in the extension, and it has garden access, and it’s flooded with light thanks to the skylight in the roof.

The bedroom has access to a small southwesterly patio.

The patio garden is paved with brick herringbone and provides ample space for pots and planters. It is big enough for a large table with built-in seating extending along the south-facing wall.