this substantial victorian villa, set midway along oxford gardens in notting hill, has been reimagined by stephen marshall architects, with interiors by tricia guild and a wraparound garden by arne maynard. entry is on the raised ground floor, where a double reception room extends over 43 ft. ceiling heights are generous, and glazing on three sides draws in light throughout the day. the space is deliberately unbroken, allowing for a variety of uses without ever feeling formal, with views out across the garden from the rear. the lower ground floor has been conceived as the vibrant centre of daily life.
a large kitchen and dining space sits beneath, anchored by a central island and finished in corian, with appliances by miele and gaggenau. concrete flooring grounds the space, while expansive glazing opens directly onto the terrace and garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. a secondary kitchen is positioned discreetly to one side, perfect for entertaining. at the rear, the house resolves into it’s most distinctive element, the frameless fully glazed end wall linking garden and dining area seamlessly, conceived as a second living space, offering tranquility and elegance.
oxford gardens is one of the quieter streets to the north of notting hill, within easy reach of westbourne grove and portobello road. local favourites include the ledbury, alongside granger & co. and ottolenghi, while ladbroke grove underground is a short walk away.
