Amyand Park Road, London, TW1

A Grand Designs award-winner tucked behind a classic façade-where light and space come together beautifully.

Modestly grand from the street, unexpectedly creative within-this Victorian villa on Amyand Park Road is full of gentle surprises. Set back behind a smart hedge and elevated by classic stone steps, its painted brick façade feels both elegant and inviting. But beyond its traditional 1850s exterior lies a bold and brilliant contemporary extension (designed by Ashton Porter and winner of a Grand Designs Award) that brings light, depth, and design-led warmth to every corner. The result? A house that flows effortlessly across three floors, blending tradition and innovation with a quiet confidence. .

This is a home that connects beautifully-from one space to another, and from the indoors to the garden beyond. Light moves easily through the house, drawing you toward the glazed atrium at its heart and creating subtle sightlines that make the space feel not just larger, but more alive. Across its 2,500 square feet, the layout is both fluid and functional. There are three double bedrooms upstairs, including a principal suite with its own bathroom, while a split-level landing adds charm and character. Downstairs, there's a fourth double with ensuite-ideal for guests, older children or anyone wanting more independence.

There are two distinct living rooms-one within the original footprint, calm and classical; the other more architectural, part of the extension, with striking lines and a natural warmth. It feels quietly expressive. The kitchen on the lower level is spacious and welcoming. There's a big island for casual chats and busy mornings, while floor-to-ceiling glass brings the garden in, adding a sense of lightness and ease to the way the home moves.

The west-facing garden is a sanctuary - leafy, private, and filled with birdsong. Walled on all sides and surrounded by mature trees, it has a wonderful sense of calm and seclusion. A lower terrace flows directly from the kitchen, making al fresco meals feel effortless, while a few shallow steps lead up to a generous lawn surrounded by mature shrubs, an elegant silver birch, and layered planting that keeps things interesting all year round. It's more natural and inviting than overly neat-a place to slow down, exhale, and reconnect with the outdoors.

There's off-street parking and a garage-rare for this corner of Twickenham-along with a separate utility and a study for day-to-day ease. But more than any one feature, it's the feeling this home leaves you with that stays. Designed with flair and great sensitivity, it's soulful, warm, and quietly joyful-full of personality, but never overwhelming. Thoughtfully extended and beautifully maintained, it balances creativity with comfort in a way that's hard to define, but easy to feel.

A home that doesn't just work beautifully-it feels like home.