2 bedroom semi-detached house for sale

Clifford Gardens, built around 1897 by builders Charles Langler and Charles Pinkham, is one of Kensal Rise's most noteworthy streets, with facades decorated with quaint and curious stucco scenes. Yet this property stands boldly apart with its modern, brutalist-inspired architecture on a street full of historic Edwardian villas.

And yet, behind a high wooden-slatted fence, with only huge industrial windows and a white square roof visible from the street, intrigue is piqued, not offended.

There is a main door on the ground level, but descending the external metal steps and entering through the courtyard garden is infinitely more exciting because, downstairs, there's a large sunken courtyard garden with high ivy-covered walls, planted trees and sleepers, and wooden benches. It's a fantastic, purpose-built and expertly curated outdoor space for entertaining or morning reflection. And when you step inside, that outdoor space becomes even more impressive.

The Interiors

Upon entry, you're met with a huge open-plan kitchen, dining, and reception room. It’s a vast square space that immediately evokes the sense of a creative studio. Modern spaces like this, with flavours of the Bauhaus, lend themselves beautifully to living as art. Books, vinyls, and record players become art pieces. This is an exceptional space for entertaining and movie nights: dining space, abundant room to host, immediate courtyard access, comfortable seating, and acoustics befitting the best sound systems.

Blond wood floors are baked by natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen is huge, with gloss red cabinetry, stainless steel worktops, and De Dietrich appliances. Storage is everywhere.

Heading upstairs, noticing how the ceiling towers above, there's a main bathroom with shower over bath and integrated mirrored cabinets. A sliding pocket door separates both bedrooms, which in turn have their own private doors. Double soundproofing and separation. Both bedrooms feature huge windows and fitted storage. The principal bedroom has an en-suite toilet, a towering sloping ceiling with a blinded skylight, and rectangular windows at the top of the wall. This is a home designed for those who value light, space, and a sense of the unconventional.

The Location

Clifford Gardens sits just north of Kensal Rise station—less than 100 metres away—sandwiched between Chamberlayne Road and College Road. The London Overground at Kensal Rise is less than 100m from the street, while Kensal Green underground (Bakerloo line) is 400m in the opposite direction. The no. 52 bus stop can take you straight to Notting Hill in less than 10 minutes.

Chamberlayne Road offers an array of shops, bars, and restaurants, while families will appreciate the proximity to several highly regarded schools, including Princess Frederica's School and Ark Franklin Academy. Queen's Park is only a quarter mile away, and Hampstead Heath is just three stops on the Overground.

Combining a tranquil setting with unbeatable access to transport, schools, and local amenities, Clifford Gardens is the perfect choice for anyone seeking a lively and well-connected location in Kensal Rise.