3 bed terraced house for sale

Petersham Lane, London SW7

This extraordinary three-bedroom home lies on a quiet street in the heart of South Kensington. Inside, a voluminous double-height living space is defined by two mezzanines at each end, one with a wall of Crittall glazing. The principal bedroom occupies its own floor at the top of the house, while the mezzanine spaces are currently used as bright home offices. South Kensington, Kensington High Street and Chelsea are all close by, as are Hyde Park, Holland Park and Kensington Gardens.

This extraordinary three-bedroom home lies on a quiet street in the heart of South Kensington. Inside, a voluminous double-height living space is defined by two mezzanines at each end, one with a wall of Crittall glazing. The principal bedroom occupies its own floor at the top of the house, while the mezzanine spaces are currently used as bright home offices. South Kensington, Kensington High Street and Chelsea are all close by, as are Hyde Park, Holland Park and Kensington Gardens.

The Tour

A timber door set into the house’s striking blue façade opens onto a smart entrance hall with floor-to-ceiling storage. It leads to a spectacular double-height kitchen, living and dining space; at one end, Crittall glazing forms a mezzanine with a fitted bookshelf below. Light pours into the space through a series of skylights fitted into a pitched roof, while track lighting provides additional illumination.

The kitchen is fitted with stainless steel cabinetry, a matching Bertazzoni range cooker and an island with hardy worktop. Full-height fitted joinery is suitable for wine storage, while a back kitchen has additional stainless steel units and integrated appliances. Above the kitchen, a second mezzanine has expansive glazing.

The principal bedroom lies on the second floor. Illuminated by two sash windows, it has sisal carpeting and an en suite shower room with a walk-in shower.

The first floor is home to two further double bedrooms, both with full-height fitted storage. One has a sash window, while the other lies on a mezzanine. It has a pitched roof, and views across to the second mezzanine. The latter is accessed via its own staircase. Currently used as a study, it has a wall of bespoke Crittall glazing with views of the living area below. The plan is completed by a shared bathroom with marble tiling and a sunken bathtub.

The Area

Petersham Lane is situated moments from the excellent shops, boutiques, restaurants and cafés of South Kensington, Kensington High Street and Chelsea. There is a branch of Waitrose a few minutes away on Old Brompton Road, and a weekly farmers’ market is held in pedestrianised Bute Street. The open green spaces of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Holland Park are all nearby.

The house is within walking distance of the world-famous Harrods, the Serpentine Gallery, the National History and Victoria and Albert Museums, and London’s most opulent concert venue, the Royal Albert Hall. For something more contemporary, the Saatchi gallery sits to the east in Sloane Square.

There are many excellent restaurants in the area, including Daquise, Dinner by Heston Blumenthal and Holy Carrot. The Finborough Theatre is within walking distance, while the much-loved Cine Lumiere is even closer to home.

The chance to cook in Knightsbridge’s renowned restaurants is highly sought after by international chefs and, as a result, the area is home to some of London’s most coveted dinner venues. The Aubrey is an exclusive reimagining of a Japanese bar and its walls are lined with art inspired by the Japonisme movement. For pubs and bars, Nolita Social provides a slice of New York in the UK capital, and the Alfred Tennyson pub in Belgravia is a wonderful Cubitt House venture.

This area is home to some excellent state schools, including Marlborough Primary School and the Oratory Roman Catholic School as well as an abundance of well-regarded independent schools. These include Francis Holland, Hill House, Wetherby and Lycée Francais Charles de Gualle.

The nearest underground station is Gloucester Road (Circle, District and Piccadilly lines), approximately six minutes’ walk away. The A4/M4 is close by for fast routes to the west and Heathrow Airport.

Council Tax Band: H