main downstairs loft room view from kitchen area to sitting areas
Location: Kensington & Chelsea, London, England, Europe (10 Minutes to City Center. 40 Minutes by Car from Heathrow.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
Keywords: House
A stunning, triple aspect, loft house boasting 1800 square feet of light filled lateral, 2 story space. Withdraw from the hustle and bustle in this superbly furnished, southwest facing loft, tucked away down a long private ivy clad path off St Marks Road in famous Notting Hill. Walk to Portobello Road. You are immediately greeted with expansive living space: a 45 foot room spanning two comfortable reception areas (2 large sofas), dining area for 8 and extremely well appointed kitchen with stainless appliances. Flooded with natural light by 6 sash windows looking out onto unobstructed green lawn and tree views across the park. Accommodation further comprises three double bedrooms and two full bathrooms: spacious family style with cast iron tub/ shower attachment, wc and sink and another shower room with wc and sink. Both remodelled in the last year. This is a family home, owned by an Anglo-American family who live part of the year here. The house has been decorated by the interior designer owner and artist husband with a mixture of family antiques and beautiful furnishings and textiles collected on our worldwide travels, all to a very high standard.
The secure gated entrance leads off the street through an iron gate with a digicode lock. There is only one other house in this secluded and secure compound. Although overlooking the park on 2 sides, the house sits high thereby affording privacy from the park.
Kitchen comprises all modern construction. Stainless steel kitchen appliances: Bosch dishwasher, White Westinghouse American style fridge freezer, gas stove and Miele washer/dryer. Next to the kitchen is a dining area with a large table seating 8 including a wood Stokke Tripp Trapp high chair. Free wifi and landline calls to many countries.
Bose IPod dock, broadband, WiFi internet, satellite, Samsung D8000 3D Flatscreen 42" and PS3.Free landline calls to many countries including free cell numbers to the USA.
A short flight of stairs leads up to a spacious dramatic vaulted ceiling hallway. Colourful Moroccan carpets cover the wooden floors. 3 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms: One large spacious family bathroom with large roll top cast iron bath with shower attachment. A further mosaic tiled wet room style bathroom with shower, WC & sink has just been finished as of June 2010.
All the bedrooms and bathroom have large velux pivot opening windows allowing fantastic natural light into the rooms and which can be controlled with pull down sunscreens if need be. Ample closet and drawer space.
The house backs onto St. Marks Park, which boasts two up to date new playgrounds, including an amazing water feature playground for children (photos of which on our house site below which will be up and running in a matter of days) The tennis courts can be reserved by previous arrangement. In the busiest summer weeks, with the windows open upstairs and downstairs, one hears the distant noise of people enjoying themselves in the park. The park is always secured and closed at dusk.
St Marks Road is an 8 minute amble into the heart of the vibrant markets of Portobello (worlds largest antiques market) and Golborne Road. Full of wonderful European and ethnic restaurants, food stalls and coffee shops, the markets take place Friday, Saturday and Sundays.
There is a bus stop outside the house with well connected bus routes into the West End, Oxford Street and the new world class Westfield shopping center (5 min. away by bus). Ladbroke Grove tube station (Hammersmith and City lines) is a 5 minute walk from the house as is our private health club with pool with guest passes available on request.
Paddington Station is a few minutes by taxi or bus, and has the non-stop Heathrow Express which takes twenty minutes to get to the terminals.
By arrangement a private car or van can be sent to meet you at any of London’s four airports.
We are a short bus ride or 20 minute walk away to the restful and refreshing city parks, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, from where one can visit Kensington Palace which house Diana’s apartments as well the Diana memorial fountain. Other major capital landmark attractions (Buckingham Palace, Harrods, The Crown Jewels, Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum etc.) are just a short distance away. The house is located in central London and is in The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, an area which comprises the neighborhoods of Notting Hill, Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea and is right in the heart of London!
Holland Park is another lovely woodsy hilly local park to Notting Hill and Holland Park neighborhoods and has a great play area for children also hosting fantastic summer children’s programs (see Just for Kids page on our site link which will be active very shortly). There is also an open air summer opera program.
World class designer shopping awaits you on nearby Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road. Another great shopping street is the colourful All Saints Road directly off Portobello Road with quirky boutiques and restaurants.
Please click the link to our personal house website below which offers more photographs and details of the house including useful links to further information about the area and activities available.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer : Miele European front loading washer
- Dryer : Miele European front loading dryer
- Linens Provided : 100% Egyptian Cotton 200 and 400 thread count bed linen and 100% Egyptian Cotton 650 gram towels
- Gas Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed : SuperKing 6 foot x 6.6" /185 cm Pocket Spring Mattress on Sprung Divan base.
- Queen Bed : 5 foot by 6.6"/150 cm pocket spring mattress (or can be two singles/twin of 75cm/2.6" wide
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 3 foot by 6.6" /90cm wide pocket spring mattress
- Convertible Bed : The Original Aerobed® inflatable Kingsize Aero Bed - Raised. (features a bed height of 18" base and mattress)
- Crib : babyDan Travel Cot
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV : Samsumg D8000 3D Flatscreen 42" SKY Satellite package including SPORTS and MOVIE channels.
- DVD
- Video Game Console : PS3
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : High spec stainless steel stovetop, dishwasher, oven, fridge and name brand (Cuisinart) appliances.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : All batterie de cuisine is very high standard i.e All Clad and Le Creuset pots and pans
- Refrigerator : American style White Westinghouse fridge freezer
- Dishwasher : Bosch
- Microwave : this can be brought in if needed.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Weber Smokey Joe BBQ
- Deck/Patio : there is a small outside area to BBQ and sit outside with two teak deck chairs.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance : Free long distance calls to the USA to BOTH cell and landline numbers. Free landline calls to most major worldwide destinations. Free local and national calls NOT including UK cell phone numbers.
- Cell Phone : Pay as you go/top up cell phone available.
- Broadband Internet : high speed DSL broadband
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Passcode will be provided upon entry into property
- Other Amenities
- Gated 2 house property compound with digicode lock St Marks Park located next door which includes: Newly refurbished tennis courts next door in park, state of the art playground for 2 age groups including water park. Zipcar self rental car hire parked outside house (other locations available - you would need to sign up prior online) Bus stop 50 yards outside front door. Tube Station (Ladbroke Grove) 7 mi walk from house
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : The house backs onto St Marks Park with a wealth of green space and playgrounds. There is a great library of childrens' books in the house which are available for your children read. Please see our Just for Kids link on our website link below for further local activities.
- Smoking Not Allowed : you can smoke outside on the patio only.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- park water feature playground, indoor climbing wall (largest in UK), skateboard park.
Rate Details (In Pounds Sterling)
PLEASE NOTE THERE IS A ONE WEEK MINIMUM STAY unless last minute availability
Fall Half Term/School Break Oct 22-Nov 6 2011 £2290.00 week/£325 extra night
Christmas/New Years Dec 17-Jan & Thanksgiving 2011 £3090.00 week/£440 xtra night
Winter Half term/School Break Feb 11-Feb 26 2012 £2290.00 week/£325 extra night
Easter 2012 April 6-April 26th 2012 £2590 week/£370 extra night
Summer 2012 July 4-July 24th £2790 week/£295 extra night
Olympic Games July 25-August 2012 13th £5990 week/855 extra night
Paralympic Games August 29-September 10th 2012 £3290 week/£470 extra night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2008
Why the Owner Chose Kensington & Chelsea
We love Notting Hill. The Portobello market is the lifeline for this community. It is vibrant and full of life and contrasts. There are great restaurants and bars everywhere and within walking distance to the loft.
At the same time the London red bus stop is outside the house and a short ride away will take you to all the main attractions: Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, (Diana Memorial), Buckingham Palace, The Mall, The West end and Piccadilly
Within this short journey time you can be in prestige shopping areas like Oxford Street, Regent Street or Harrods at Knightsbridge, or enjoying the rich variety of museums (V&A Museum, Natural History Museum , British Museum) and galleries (Tate Modern, Tate Britain, National Gallery), or historical sights (Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards Parade, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square), and newer sights (London Eye).
The Unique Benefits at this House
Because the house is only on two floors, it is very easy to move about from one area to the other and keep an eye on the children. Lateral loft style space in London is very hard to come by and is very unique. The light quality in the house is outstanding due to being open on three sides and having unobstructed views, a rare thing in London. Most London houses are terraced and have rooms that can be on the dark side as they are sandwiched between other houses. The house is also very quiet due to being set back 100 feet off the street. One gets the feeling of being in the country in London!
scumptious prepared food, wine shops, unique book shops, coffee shops, vegetable and fruit market of Portobello
To rival Sloane Street and Bond Street. Wonderful boutiques, restaurants and coffee bars.
Owner's Map of Kensington & Chelsea
We are an Anglo American family who spend school vacations with family in Santa Barbara, California and the Isle of Mull, Scotland.
Property Photos
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- main downstairs loft room view from kitchen area to sitting areas - London Vacation House with Fireplace and Park View
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- spacious and comfortable main sitting area (there is also a sofa in the tv area) - London Vacation House with Fireplace and Park View
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- Entertainment area w/ Samsung D8000 3D 42" Flatscreen on swivel & PS3 & - London Vacation House with Fireplace and Park View
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- office study area with Vitsoe shelving and computer desk area
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- further view sitting room showing 2nd study/computer area.
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- high spec spacious kitchen/ dining area (shows front door opened)
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- dramatic vaulted ceiling upstairs hallway
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- master bedroom with deluxe super king bed (all linen is 600TC Egyptian Cotton)
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- master bedroom closet and antique chest of drawers
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- bedroom 2 detail of one of the top of the line twin/single beds
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- Front path off street after entering via digicode gate
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- spacious family bathroom with cast iron tub and telephone shower attachment
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- high spec mosiac tiled shower room with walk in shower and glass partition
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- mosiac tiled shower room with walk in shower, wc , sink and heated towel
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- bedroom 3 -two single/twin beds (can also be made up into a queen)
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- floor plan of house showing upstairs and downstairs layout
Traveler Reviews (5)
A perfect London home-away-from-home
Guest: ep
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 08/10/10
Review Submitted: 09/08/10
Just returned from a terrific family vacation in a perfect vacation home. Had all the necessities as well as lots of thoughtful extras that made us all feel at home, especailly our 3-year old daughter. Highlights of the property include: + Great sleeping location - quiet and dark bedrooms, never to be taken for granted in any city + Very functional kitchen, fully stocked with everything needed to cook as much as desired + US-style plumbing, including a new high-power shower (never to be taken for granted in London) + Huge living / dining room with spacious seating areas, fireplace, multiple zones + Fantastic park right next door with multiple playgrounds, gardens, etc + Location is close enough to lots of stuff while still feeling like a real (quiet) neighborhood. NB the location would not be ideal for someone who wants to be completely in the middle of things or who minds a frequent 10-minute walk to get to chops/coffee/tube stops/whatever.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, families with young children.
The perfect place for a month long stay...
Guest: San Francisco
(San Francisco)
Date of Stay: 07/01/10
Review Submitted: 08/30/10
This loft is fantastic for a family with children or for those who would prefer to be slightly off the Notting Hill beaten path. It’s an easy walk to the bustle of Portobello Road without being overwhelmingly touristy. Bus connections are very convenient as well. The loft itself is beautifully appointed and wonderfully set on the edge of the park. My family spent the entire month of July here and truly loved it.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
Guest: Fellow Londoner
(United Kingdom)
Date of Stay: 01/07/10
Review Submitted: 01/07/10
I rented this loft for my family (6 adults and 1 toddler) to stay in while visiting us in London for the Thanksgiving holiday. It was a fantastic experience from start to finish! The property owners were accommodating, responsive and truly reliable, and they made the process as easy as possible for us. The property itself is ideally located - within walking distance to all the transport links and bustling shops and restaurants of Notting Hill, but situated on a quiet road and backing onto a beautiful park. The interior is full of character and charm, with its unique art and antique furniture pieces. At the same time it possesses all of the modern amenities you can imagine, from the large bathroom to the well- equipped kitchen. As mentioned before, the living area is bright, spacious, and provides an ideal setting for family gatherings and relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. As a Londoner, I can attest that this is one of the finer properties you will find in the city, and one that will give you an authentic experience during your stay. You won't be disappointed!
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Guest: Liz Hare
(Aliso Viejo, California)
Date of Stay: 09/06/09
Review Submitted: 09/06/09
Our family of 5 children (aged 6 thru 12)and 2 adults stayed here for 5 days in August 09. The place worked perfectly. There is a bus stop right outside the house that goes to the tube station and continues up to Portobello Road for the fantastic market - kids 10 and under are free on London transport (buy an Oyster card for those over that age). The house itself is bright and spacious and very clean and modern. The kitchen is very well equipped. The bedrooms are light and airy and the beds and linens top notch. The bathroom has a lovely large tub and the hot water is plentiful. For those with children, the house backs up onto a sizeable park with a nice playground, green space and a fab little open air, fenced water park for the summer months - the type with the padded surface, squirty fountains and buckets that fill with water and tip out on your head - perfect for swimmers and non swimmers alike. It was very new and clean with toilets and changing rooms onsite. I would definitely recommend this house for either a family or travellers without children. The house is as chic and modern as the pictures suggest - you will not be let down.
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Guest: 2millerboys
(East Bay, California)
Date of Stay: 08/03/09
Review Submitted: 08/03/09
Our family of four thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the your beautiful home in Notting Hill. We loved the spacious layout, the wonderful art and furnishings and the very comfortable beds and fine linens. It was fun to experience a London "neighborhood" and to see how the locals live. We enjoyed the fine restaurants in the area, and took advantage of the offerings of the wonderful Portobello market. Public transit was quickly and easily accessible - bus and tube - but walking downtown was also an option. After spending our days in the exciting hubbub of the city, it was truly a pleasure to return to the quiet luxury of your lovely home. Thank you for sharing it with us!
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