Property of the week: A colourful Cuban home for the well-heeled
As the nights draw in, what better way to liven up those long, dark evenings than coming home to a place that is bursting with colour and warmth?
That is exactly what you will get if you move into this maisonette at 212 Kensington Park Road in Notting Hill, which has just come on the market.
The couple who currently live there recruited local interiors specialists Barlow & Barlow to create a vibrant yet tasteful design which reflects their Cuban heritage.
Unlike the scores of W11 residents who board up their homes when Notting Hill Carnival rolls around every August, the owners have embraced the area’s association with Caribbean culture and used this as a reference point in their design, too.
Located just off Portobello Road, the green door hints at the explosion of colour within. Although it is located above a shop the home is surprisingly roomy, packing in three bedrooms, a family bathroom and ensuite, an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area and a roof terrace.
The living area is a masterpiece in pattern. Pink and green clash on the walls, windows and floor, but with enough white space to make it a tasteful statement. In the hallway, industrial-style, free-standing steps painted a bright coral jut out from the wall.
The upper floor has a rainforest theme. The bathroom is tiled in deep, emerald green with pink accents, and the ensuite has a feature wall adorned with exotic fruits and toucans. The crowning glory, though, is the roof terrace, complete with outdoor shower. A colourful vintage petrol sign carries on the Cuban theme.
The property is being marketed by Russell Simpson with an asking price of £2.48m. Hattie Russell, sales negotiator, says: “It’s a rarity to find a home with such distinctive flair, character and colour. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional couple looking for a statement home in one of London’s most exclusive postcodes.”