Passing by this gated cottage in the heart of Barons Court, you’d assume North Lodge was a cosy one level bungalow. But, this charming house on Margravine Gardens has hidden depths. The property is an ‘iceberg’ home with an extensive hidden basement that runs under the garden and almost doubles its size, making it one of the largest on the street.
The 2,880 sq. ft brick cottage was first built at the end of the 19th Century and has a beautifully maintained garden with discrete glass skylights that flood its subterranean basement with natural light. Previously rented out as a luxury London staycation home, the property is now available to rent with Dexters.
Despite looking like a traditional cottage from the outside, the four bedroom, four bathroom house has surprisingly sleek and contemporary interiors. Recently refurbished, entry is through a hallway with light oak floors that leads to a living room finished in cool neutral tones with a bespoke integrated bookshelf.
The entire design of the house is open plan, and the reception room opens on to a large ‘L’ shaped kitchen and dining area with a built in gas fireplace. The countertop stretches the entire length of the room and is illuminated by a long skylight above it.
In the kitchen, there’s a silver double oven that would be great for cooking Christmas dinner or family meals, and the outdoor patio can be accessed via a set of double doors that make it a wonderful space for summer entertaining.
On the ground floor, there are three bedrooms as well as a principal bedroom suite that features a dressing area with an en suite bathroom. The smallest room could be used as a study and there’s super fast WIFI across the house that makes it ideal for those working flexibly.
‘Next to Barons Court tube station, this property is an excellent location for transport to central London,’ says Peter Moonsam, Lettings Director of Dexters West Kensington.
‘It’s rare to find cottage in London that offers such ample space and high ceilings. Because the house has no neighbouring properties on three sides, it’s extremely tranquil indoors.
Gated and walled, it feels very exclusive and would be great for someone looking for privacy, luxury and peace and quiet.’
