A renovated Victorian townhouse with minimalist decor and a private garden
In London, a terraced renovated Victorian townhouse has embraced a minimalist aesthetic since its renovation, featuring a pale pink kitchen
In southeast London, the renovation of this terraced Victorian townhouse on Lausanne Road features a timeless and understated style. From the street, it displays the classic profile of London terraced houses: brick, white stucco details, a silhouette similar to so many others on the street. But its steps lead to a blush-pink front door by the London Door Company. A single detail, and the entire personality of this renovated Victorian townhouse is there.
Light streams in from both ends of the living room. The matte white walls and weathered hardwood floors form a neutral backdrop, where every piece of furniture and every object is showcased. At the front, the original cast-iron fireplace framed by a white marble surround has been carefully preserved. The room is divided into a living area and a workspace, the latter featuring a stunning Art Deco-style elm burl desk. In this room, the sash windows with their period interior shutters have been left in place. The authenticity has been preserved, despite the flawless renovation.
On the lower level, the kitchen embraces color, unlike the upper floor. The Shaker-style cabinet fronts come in two shades of pink, paired with a Taj Mahal Quartz countertop, a natural stone with light veins. The stainless steel Smeg range will delight cooking enthusiasts. Linen curtains soften the adjoining dining room, where color is also present. This room opens onto the garden.
The master bedroom occupies the entire first floor. This room also features twin sash windows, and custom-made blue built-in closets have been installed. The shade of blue chosen is not electric, it complements the sky visible through the windows (when it’s actually visible in the London sky...). A second bedroom, on the same level, overlooks the garden. The third is a little further away.
At the rear of the raised ground floor, the bathroom features a bathtub and a separate shower. The patterned tile floor provides the only bold graphic element in the house.
Behind the house, the long, narrow garden is a peaceful retreat. The lawn is central, surrounded by beds of wild hyacinths, tulips, and herbs. At the far end, an olive tree has been planted in a gravel area.
This renovated Victorian townhouse is for sale at The Modern House
A living room designed like a gallery
Light streams in from both ends of the living room. The matte white walls and weathered hardwood floors form a neutral backdrop, where every piece of furniture and every object is showcased. At the front, the original cast-iron fireplace framed by a white marble surround has been carefully preserved. The room is divided into a living area and a workspace, the latter featuring a stunning Art Deco-style elm burl desk. In this room, the sash windows with their period interior shutters have been left in place. The authenticity has been preserved, despite the flawless renovation.
The two-tone pink kitchen
On the lower level, the kitchen embraces color, unlike the upper floor. The Shaker-style cabinet fronts come in two shades of pink, paired with a Taj Mahal Quartz countertop, a natural stone with light veins. The stainless steel Smeg range will delight cooking enthusiasts. Linen curtains soften the adjoining dining room, where color is also present. This room opens onto the garden.
Three bedrooms, three atmospheres
The master bedroom occupies the entire first floor. This room also features twin sash windows, and custom-made blue built-in closets have been installed. The shade of blue chosen is not electric, it complements the sky visible through the windows (when it’s actually visible in the London sky...). A second bedroom, on the same level, overlooks the garden. The third is a little further away.
The bathroom and its patterned tiles
At the rear of the raised ground floor, the bathroom features a bathtub and a separate shower. The patterned tile floor provides the only bold graphic element in the house.
The garden as an extra room
Behind the house, the long, narrow garden is a peaceful retreat. The lawn is central, surrounded by beds of wild hyacinths, tulips, and herbs. At the far end, an olive tree has been planted in a gravel area.
This renovated Victorian townhouse is for sale at The Modern House
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