Conley Road, London NW10

This bright three-bedroom house sits amid a terrace of red-brick Victorian cottages in Willesden, north-west London. A contemporary palette of materials combines with original period features to create a series of inviting spaces with a bold application of colour. A wraparound, south-westerly garden unfolds at the rear and received as a beautiful day-long light. It lies within easy walking distance of Roundwood Park and the amenities of Harlesden and Dollis Hill.

The Tour

The front door opens directly to a long corridor with staircase ahead and with the main living spaces adjacent. In the latter, bespoke plywood joinery makes use of alcoves and nooks, providing practical storage space and shelves for books. Original floorboards have been painted a soft grey that contrasts subtly with white-painted walls. Dual-aspect and open-plan, there is an airiness to the room that would easily suit multiple configurations.

A galley-style kitchen and dining space extends to the rear, with glazed doors that open directly onto the garden. Wooden countertops sit harmoniously against the shaker-style cabinetry, which has been painted a complementary dark green.

Two generous bedrooms sit on the first floor, alongside a well proportioned bathroom with powder-blue subway tiles; a subtle pitch adds volume.

The main bedroom is at the front of the plan and has a dark grey accent wall. The second bedroom lies just behind, with white-painted floorboards that amplify brightness. An additional bedroom crowns the top of the house and has plenty of storage set within the eaves. Skylights stud the roof and frame an expansive view over treetops and rooftops.

Outdoor Space

The south-west-facing garden stretches out at the rear and wraps around the kitchen and dining room. It is enclosed by a white-washed stock-brick wall and neat slatted fencing. Luscious bamboo grows in the corners, adding leafy pops of green.

The Area

For green space, Victorian Roundwood Park is within a 10-minute walk and has a locally renowned café, garden shop, sports pitches and aviaries.

Much-loved Kensal Green, with its excellent pubs, restaurants, including The Island, is also nearby along with Kensal Rise and Willesden Green, which has an outpost of Beer+Burger. Harlesden High Street is home to plenty of good local amenities and The Royal Oak Pub. The outstanding amenities of Queen's Park and Notting Hill are within easy reach, as is Westfield shopping centre and White City.

The area is experiencing large levels of investment, including the new Crossrail train network and the potential development of Old Oak Common to create the HS2 interchange.

For schooling, the house is near St Joseph's, which was voted the second best primary school in the UK by the The Sunday Times in 2019. Maple Walk Primary School is also only a 10-minute walk away, while North Brent School - part of Wembley Tech secondary - is also close.

The house is a 10-minute walk to both Neasden and Dollis Hill underground stations, which provide quick Jubilee line services into central London. Bond Street can be reached in under 30 minutes and Canary Wharf in under 45 minutes. There is also easy road access to the west via the A40/M40, the North Circular and the north of England via the M1.

Council Tax Band: D