Donnington Road, London, NW10

On an unassuming street in Kensal Rise, a hub of calm and colour awaits. A smart semi-detached exterior and private driveway set the scene. Inside, the reception room is an atmospheric space, brightened by a large bay window. Navy walls create a soothing, comfortable feel that’s accentuated by the deep leather sofas and a feature fireplace. Kick back and relax with a book from the fitted bookcases.

Through a set of glass doors, the heart of the home unfolds. Hosting comes easy in the dining area complete with an eight-seater table, flowing seamlessly into the kitchen. Ribbed glass-fronted storage and distressed zinc cabinets topped with marble are illuminated by natural light flooding through the skylights. A Rangemaster and integrated state-of-the-art appliances ensure culinary endeavours are made easier. A striking Goldfinger island is the centrepiece, positioned below two salvaged 1940s air-hangar Holophane lights – along with the views out into the garden. For chillier days, there’s underfloor heating. Meanwhile, a desk enjoys the privacy of its own nook.

Through the kitchen’s sliding doors, stone steps lead down to the private garden, complete with an Everdure Heston barbecue and pergola-covered dining area, perfect for al fresco evenings. At the bottom of the garden, a wood-clad outbuilding adds another dimension to the home. A gym dominates the room, kitted out with everything from a boxing bag to a Peloton bike. In the same space, a Murphy bed is tucked away in the wall, perfectly positioned when unfolded for the home cinema-style projector screen. A shower room serves the space.

Back inside the house, the first floor is dedicated to bedrooms. A double room with a striking bay window and sage green walls exudes tranquillity. Bespoke storage and a contrasting ceiling emphasise the home’s heritage proportions. A window overlooking the garden fills the second bedroom with natural light. Its navy walls and turquoise picture rail add a playful element, while integrated storage ensures the double room remains functional. The final bedroom on this floor is a sanctuary of calm, which neutral walls, a cast-iron radiator and a comfortable television and sofa set up. Serving all three rooms, the family bathroom is an eclectic affair, with turquoise cabinetry, a glass mirror mosaic feature wall, and a walk-in shower with a 12-inch rainfall shower head.

Up the herringbone-carpeted stairs, the second floor is home to the principal suite. With an in-room rolltop bathtub and a wall of bi-fold doors opening to reveal views out over southwest London, it is a haven for relaxation. The wet room-style en suite enjoys underfloor heating and in-wall towel heating, ensuring the top of the house is never cold. Dark teal subway tiles line all walls, while Lefroy Brooks brassware elegantly contrasts.

Location
Moments from coveted Chamberlayne Road, Donnington Road offers close proximity to some of the neighbourhood’s buzzing hotspots. Start your day with pastries from GAIL’s Bakery then caffeinate at D’BROA and watch the world go by. Stretch your legs and enjoy the open green space of King Edward VII Park, before indulging in authentic Neapolitan pizzas from Sacro Cuore in nearby Kensal Rise. Round off an evening with a nightcap from Parlour or enjoy an evening of cinema at The Lexi. Walk home in five minutes.

Kensal Rise – 12 mins (Mildmay)
Willesden Green – 15 mins (Jubilee, Metropolitan)