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In London, Two Homes Were Combined to Create One $18 Million Masterpiece
By Abby Montanez,
3 days ago
What happens when two houses become one? Take a look inside this newly listed London property and you’ll see. In Notting Hill, one of the British capital’s most famous—and expensive—neighborhoods, a contemporary residence known as Pembridge Crescent has hit the market for £14 million (or roughly $18 million). The four-bedroom dwelling was originally built as two separate abodes. That is until the UK’s Gumuchdjian Architects merged the buildings to create a stunning single-family home.
The firm, founded by Philip Gumuchdijian, has completed major projects across the world, from the Centre Pompidou-Metz in France to the Paper Forest Pavilion at Kew Gardens in London. Philip himself has earned several accolades over the years, including the National Award by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and the Stephen Lawrence Award.
The property has large warehouse windows and polished concrete floors.
“This discreet, architecturally designed house, nestled off-street in the heart of Notting Hill, epitomizes serenity and privacy,” said Lindsay Cuthill, co-founder of Blue Book Agency, in a press statement.
The well-appointed pad feels traditional and modern at once thanks to its soaring high ceilings, large warehouse windows, polished concrete and hardwood floors with underfloor heating, and fitted folding shutters. There’s also a ton of cleverly hidden storage on every floor, plus a sculptural, bespoke curved metal staircase that runs from the top of the house to the bottom.
On the ground floor, a grand entrance hall opens to a chic chef’s kitchen equipped with top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances, a large island, and a breakfast bar. Elsewhere, a drawing room rounds out this level. Upstairs, the primary suite occupies the entire first floor, flanked by two ensuite bathrooms. The rest of the bedrooms are on the lower ground level, while the basement is decked out with a large study, a private gym, and a glass-enclosed, temperature-controlled wine cellar.
The kitchen area is housed in a hipped roof extension.
“Pembridge Crescent, set in the picturesque Pembridge Conservation Area, adds to the house’s charm, ensuring a harmonious blend of modern luxury and timeless elegance,” Cuthill noted. The home is a stone’s throw—or within a five-minute walk—from Notting Hill Gate and the tree-lined Westbourne Grove. The latter is best known for its shopping boutiques and world-class restaurants. Plus, everyone from Jennifer Lawrence to Hugh Grant and Harry Styles has settled down in Notting Hill at one point.
Click here to see more photos of Pembridge Crescent.
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