Nash Baker Architects were approached by the clients to assist with viewing properties for sale in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, whilst they were based abroad.  Initial feasibility studies proved that this 4 storey, stucco fronted, townhouse was capable of being adapted to create a functional home suitable for a young and growing family.

A full renovation of this stucco fronted townhouse is now being undertaken, to include a passenger lift connecting the four existing levels.

Entering the property at upper ground floor level, visitors will be drawn into the refurbished entrance hall providing views of the original cantilevered stone staircase.  The entrance hall opens on to the formal reception room which connects, through steel framed crittall style glazed doors to the study at the rear of the property.  This pair of formal rooms are proposed to have a similar architectural language both with reinstated traditional cornices, panelling, and marble fireplaces, but they will remain unique in style and function. 

The original cantilevered stone staircase, with ornate cast iron balustrading and polished timber handrail, leads up to the master suite which occupies the entire first floor level.  A central axis from the front bay window through to the rear picture window creates a dual aspect suite which benefits from views of mature trees which surround the property. 

The lower ground floor provides a contemporary setting for open plan family living, housing the kitchen, family room and dining area.  A further 3 bedrooms are provided at second floor level, which is connected to the lower floors by a passenger lift which has been inserted in the floor plans.

The proposals seek to rationalise the existing layout, whilst conserving important original aspects, including the cantilevered stone staircase.  The proposed rear extension will respond to the vernacular of the conservation area with a palette of London stock brick work carefully detailed to complement the historic fabric of the building.