An Interior Designer’s Vision Brought To Life, In A Quiet Cul-De-Sac Just Off Uxbridge Road. This extended garden flat has been thoughtfully transformed into a light and airy, inviting home, with Crittall-style doors opening onto the gorgeous garden.

This beautifully extended garden flat has been thoughtfully transformed into a light and airy, inviting home by its current owner – interior designer Thea Speke.

Featured in the March 2025 online issue of House & Garden, this unique West London property showcases how clever design can truly redefine lower ground floor London living.

Tucked away in a quiet cul-de-sac but just moments from Uxbridge Road, this three-bedroom garden flat balances character with contemporary style.

Light is at the heart of this space, with Crittall-style doors opening onto a paved garden, framed by a 40’ foot long terrace – perfect for catching the sun and entertaining.

The bright, open-plan lounge and kitchen area makes the most of the rear extension, featuring a large skylight and elegant waterfall marble surfaces that blend practicality with aesthetic appeal.

Inside, natural materials like wood flooring enhance the sense of warmth and flow, while the chic anthracite kitchen units complement the Crittall-style doors, giving the space a modern yet timeless feel.

The master bedroom is a stylish retreat, with beautiful built-in wardrobes and Crittall-style doors leading directly to the garden terrace. The ensuite bathroom features luxurious marble finishes, adding a touch of everyday elegance.

There’s another double bedroom at the front of the property, a versatile bedroom or office space which benefits from a bay window, bringing in natural light from the quiet street outside.

The third bedroom has tranquil garden views and offers flexibility as a guest room, home office or nursery. It is painted prettily with white and yellow stripes, floor to ceiling.

The hallway is fitted with three-quarter height tongue-and-groove paneling and soft white walls, creating an inviting, cocoon-like atmosphere. A handy utility cupboard in the hall is plumbed for a washing machine, with space to tidy away domestic chores. And a discreet cloakroom/shoe cupboard is tucked away behind an elegant curtain adding softness and texture for practical purposes.

Clever touches, like a linen curtain at the front door and lighting features, add warmth and make the space feel welcoming. Similarly, the dark kitchen cabinets help to create a feeling of space by drawing your eye to the end of the room when you’re walking down the hallway. It’s counter-intuitive but it works so well.

Located in a vibrant part of W12, this beautiful flat offers a perfect blend of peace, quiet and city convenience, with Uxbridge Road’s eclectic mix of shops, cafés and restaurants just around the corner.

If you have young children, the “Outstanding” St Stephen’s primary school is only a 2 minute walk away.

And whenever you need to get your high end shopping fix (or a choice of big name restaurants), Westfield Shopping Centre is around the corner.

Stanlake Villas will be the perfect place to call home if you work at Imperial College, White City Place or anywhere in London because Shepherd’s Bush has excellent transport links if you need to head further afield. Both the Central Line and Hammersmith & City Lines will get you to across London with ease. Bank or Canary Wharf are a short distance heading East on the tube.

Heading West out of London by car is so easy and Heathrow is only 30 minutes away in light traffic.

If you’re looking for a stylish, light-filled garden flat that truly breaks the mould, this could be the one.

Arrange a viewing today and see for yourself how one interior designers’ creative vision has made this London space an airy, inviting home.