A charming, elegantly renovated Victorian attic apartment in London
In a listed brick former workhouse in London, we discover a Victorian attic apartment renovated by designers
Behind a wrought-iron gate, at the end of a path lined with century-old trees, lies an apartment unlike any other. The building, a listed structure set in a beautiful park, was once a workhouse. Today, its spaces have been reimagined by the team behind Soho Farmhouse. This historic Victorian attic apartment with its unique layout is well worth a visit.
You enter on the first floor. The hallway sets the tone: exposed brick, white walls, and polished hardwood floors. At the back of the apartment, the living room opens onto a spectacular space bathed in light from sash windows. Light floods the room at all hours of the day.
Wood is everywhere: original beams, paneling, built-in storage behind wooden panels that also conceal the closet under the stairs. The color palette is deliberately neutral. A few pastel tones, white, and natural honey-colored wood. It’s the graphic rug and the cushions that bring color to this room.
The kitchen is laid out in a U-shape. Its midnight blue Shaker cabinets contrast with the brass handles and custom-made marble countertops. The sink is a classic kitchen fixture that sits prominently under the central window. Open shelves display dishes and glassware. The whole space has a timeless and warm feel.
Its staircase is one of the apartment’s most carefully crafted details. Along the entire length of the climb, a series of black-and-white frames have been hung in no apparent order. It’s an improvised, personal gallery that adds character to an often-overlooked passageway.
The upper floor houses the master bedroom. It extends onto a mezzanine overlooking the living room. The roof slopes are clad in wide panels of light oak. This creates the impression of being in a real cabin.
The en-suite bathroom is breathtaking. A wall of exposed brick has been left as is. A black-and-white geometric cement tile floor and a claw-foot bathtub are the two standout features of the room. There is also a double pedestal sink in white porcelain. Skylights flood the room with natural light. Green plants grow freely in the corners, adding a touch of nature.
This renovated Victorian attic apartment is for sale at The Modern House
The spacious living room
You enter on the first floor. The hallway sets the tone: exposed brick, white walls, and polished hardwood floors. At the back of the apartment, the living room opens onto a spectacular space bathed in light from sash windows. Light floods the room at all hours of the day.
Wood is everywhere: original beams, paneling, built-in storage behind wooden panels that also conceal the closet under the stairs. The color palette is deliberately neutral. A few pastel tones, white, and natural honey-colored wood. It’s the graphic rug and the cushions that bring color to this room.
A blue kitchen with artisanal accents
The kitchen is laid out in a U-shape. Its midnight blue Shaker cabinets contrast with the brass handles and custom-made marble countertops. The sink is a classic kitchen fixture that sits prominently under the central window. Open shelves display dishes and glassware. The whole space has a timeless and warm feel.
The staircase as a gallery
Its staircase is one of the apartment’s most carefully crafted details. Along the entire length of the climb, a series of black-and-white frames have been hung in no apparent order. It’s an improvised, personal gallery that adds character to an often-overlooked passageway.
The master suite on the mezzanine, a true wooden haven
The upper floor houses the master bedroom. It extends onto a mezzanine overlooking the living room. The roof slopes are clad in wide panels of light oak. This creates the impression of being in a real cabin.
The bathroom: the highlight of the show
The en-suite bathroom is breathtaking. A wall of exposed brick has been left as is. A black-and-white geometric cement tile floor and a claw-foot bathtub are the two standout features of the room. There is also a double pedestal sink in white porcelain. Skylights flood the room with natural light. Green plants grow freely in the corners, adding a touch of nature.
This renovated Victorian attic apartment is for sale at The Modern House
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