The house

The apartment has high ceilings, east-facing views and an open-plan living space with large windows, wooden floors, antique armchairs and art books. A balcony provides outdoor seating and views over the gardens below; the indoor dining table seats four.

The kitchen has granite worktops, a chandelier, an oven, hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, kettle and toaster. The main bedroom has a king-size wooden bed and vintage bedside tables. The second bedroom has a double bed and a hanging rail. The bathroom has grey marble, mirrors and a bath with shower.

Free internet, cable TV, a sound system, towels, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, smoke detectors and a carbon monoxide detector are provided. There is no air conditioning. Fans are provided in each bedroom from May to September; request fans for stays outside this period.

The home is arranged over three levels, with stairs to the entrance and no external or internal elevator. Holland Park's cafés and delis, Notting Hill's boutiques and Westfield's shops, restaurants and cinema are nearby. Kensington is within walking reach, and the Tube journey from Shepherd's Bush or Holland Park to Oxford Circus takes around ten minutes.