Georgian Townhouse

A Victorian terraced townhouse set over five storeys, with five bedrooms and four bathrooms on the upper two floors; a double drawing room, family room, snug, study and hall on the first and ground levels, and a utility room, nanny suite and kitchen-dining room leading to a garden on the lower level.

Settling here from overseas, the owners of this house in Primrose Hill chose the area for its quintessentially English architecture and bohemian feel. They loved the property’s original features and wanted their new home to be light and spacious, with plenty of storage and an eclectic British feel. As self-confessed ‘culture vultures’, the couple’s art collection formed the basis of their home’s colour palette.

Originally set over four-storeys, the property was tall and narrow with boxy rooms, which made it feel dark and poky. Our build team removed dividing walls throughout and created a fifth floor in the loft.

On the lower ground floor the ceiling height was increased to create a bright, open family kitchen-diner, which leads to a courtyard garden.

Custom-made cabinetry its within an alcove housing children’s books, toys and a TV, while further storage is concealed beneath a smart upholstered banquette.

There’s a fresh, energetic palette, with aqua-blue and white kitchen cabinetry complemented by fashionable ice cream shades in the dining area.  A colourful bespoke rug  and contemporary artwork  provide the finishing touches.