2 bed terraced house for sale

Kensington Gardens Square W2

Set within the elegant and highly regarded Kensington Gardens Square, this beautifully renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment offers a rare blend of period grandeur, hotel-style amenities and seriously smart central London living.

Positioned on the first floor of a handsome building dating back to circa 1876, the apartment spans approximately 694 sq ft and has been thoughtfully reimagined in 2023 with a high-end finish throughout. The design has a wonderfully considered feel, with natural stone, bespoke furniture, custom tapestry detailing and a refined palette that brings a calm, luxurious atmosphere to the home. The renovation has been led with real taste, with design input from Clara of the Soho House Creative team, and it shows. This is not a flat that has simply been “done up”; it has been curated.

The living space is elegant and comfortable, offering a lovely balance between everyday practicality and a more elevated sense of style. The kitchen and bathrooms have been upgraded with a contemporary finish, while smart home touches and efficient appliances make the apartment feel properly modern without losing the charm of its period setting. Both bedrooms are well proportioned, with two bathrooms adding convenience for guests, sharers or those who simply like a little extra breathing room.

The building itself is a major part of the appeal. Residents benefit from a 24-hour concierge, giving that reassuring lock-up-and-leave lifestyle that works so well in central London. There is also access to an impressive Health Club, including a newly refurbished gym, swimming pool, squash court and sauna. Add in access to a shared second-floor terrace, and you have a home that offers far more than the usual two-bedroom apartment. It is private, convenient and quietly indulgent — without being shouty about it.

Kensington Gardens Square is superbly positioned just moments from the energy of Bayswater, Queensway, Westbourne Grove and Notting Hill. Bayswater Underground Station is close by for the Circle and District lines, while Queensway offers the Central line and Paddington provides wider rail links including the Heathrow Express. The square itself sits close to Westbourne Grove’s boutiques, cafés and restaurants, with the wider Notting Hill scene, Portobello Road and Hyde Park all within easy reach. Kensington Gardens Square is also recognised for its garden square setting, with nearby transport links including Bayswater, Queensway, Royal Oak and Paddington.

Food, coffee and shopping are all part of the lifestyle here. Westbourne Grove remains one of west London’s most desirable lifestyle streets, with established restaurants, independent cafés and destination names nearby. Recent local guides continue to highlight Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove for their dining scene, including neighbourhood favourites and newer openings.

This is a polished, design-led apartment in a beautifully central location, with the kind of facilities that make day-to-day London living feel just that little bit easier. A very smart home, and a very smart move.