A collection of cutting edge, design centred London houses
There’s nothing cookie-cutter about these impressive properties. Creative, characterful and unique, these striking homes are design-led showstoppers.
If you long for a home that makes a statement. A home that goes above and beyond the ordinary. These five London properties tick the boxes. Created with design at their centre, the beautiful homes showcase remarkable flair and craftsmanship.
This is a wonderful month for all things design focussed. Firstly, the London Design Festival runs from 14th-22nd September 2024. Now in its 22nd year, the festival celebrates and promotes London as the design capital of the world.
Also this month, Grand Designs celebrates 25 years on our screens with a brand new series. The legendary property TV show is another celebration of innovation and design, but with an extra helping of amateur ambition.
Around London, there’s a wide range of historic and modern design styles. Here, we showcase five of the finest, most architecturally impressive, London properties for sale now with Knight Frank.
5 of the most architecturally striking London homes for sale
4 bedroom house, Fulham, London SW6
This unique, recently converted home is full of surprises. You enter via a concealed entrance, unaware of the high specification home that lies within.
A fabulous open plan living space with a bespoke Bakehouse kitchen flows seamlessly between dining and sitting room areas and out onto the south facing garden. Intricate design features such as beautifully hand painted walls and arched alcoves exude refined elegance.
The landscaped Mediterranean style garden is a wonderful retreat, making it easy to forget that you’re tucked away on the Fulham/ Chelsea border. Guide price £3,950,000
2-3 bedroom penthouse, City Road, London EC1Y
Located in the heart of Tech City, on the Old Street roundabout, Bézier Apartments is an iconic building with two curvaceous residential towers. This beautifully presented duplex two to three bedroom penthouse offers the epitome of city living.
The beautifully furnished interiors have been designed by Hemmes. The extensive open plan living space and vast terrace make it an exceptional place for entertaining in style. Due to its immaculately presented, open and striking design, the property has been featured in film, TV, photo shoots, and music videos. An attractive additional revenue stream for the owners. Offers in excess of £3,500,000
4 bedroom house, Highgate, London N6
The Grey House is an award winning, modern masterpiece located in Swains Lane, North London. It’s an absolutely breathtaking four bedroomed house designed by the celebrated architects Eldridge Smerin.
The intricate design juxtaposes sleek glass with dark granite and steel panels to great effect. The South and West elevations are fully glazed. The vast glass panels allow natural light to flood in and provide spectacular leafy views across Highgate Cemetery. By contrast, the street façade is mysterious and private, using only opaque glass with a curtain wall of honed black granite and steel.
It’s perfectly designed for modern living with a massive open-plan entertaining room, a kitchen, dining room with a retractable glass roof and a beautiful glass-walled study. Guide price £5,250,000
8 bedroom house, Roedean Crescent, London SW15
If you’re looking for a statement home that will wow your guests, look no further than this extraordinary modern home. Built by Baufritz and completed in 2018, this exceptional property boasts close to 12,000 sq ft of accommodation.
The unique, design led house has a distinctive architectural style. The build quality, precision engineering and high specification finishes throughout are testament to Baufritz's meticulous attention to detail.
Arranged over four floors, there’s a real emphasis on volume and light throughout the spacious property. The clever use of glass, extraordinary ceiling heights and mezzanine levels all contribute to the abundance of natural light and a sense of space. Guide price £9,750,000
2 bedroom flat, Chelsea, London SW3
Behind a traditional red brick mansion facade lies a characterful, creative loft style apartment. The two bedroom property has been renovated by its owner, a renowned artist, bringing a wealth of vibrant flair and interesting features.
The use of colour and light transforms this apartment into a truly interesting and welcoming space. Flooded with natural light, the loft style apartment boasts exposed brick and beams to give it an industrial edge.
From its enviable position on Chelsea’s Beaufort Street, the endless attractions of nearby King’s Road beckon. Guide price £850,000
