Villa In Shaftesbury

Description

Rolling back the years







London Home 549 spans the ages. For adults there’s a muted colour palette of greys, creams and blues, with stained glass and period fireplaces framing a melange of vintage and contemporary furniture. And for children? There are games, books and space to play both inside and out, where an astroturfed lawn makes for all-weather roaming. When the sun shines, Clapham Common’s green and lido are just a street away. Or join the crowds in nearby Lavender Hill’s independent shops and restaurants.



Kith and kin



Your hosts are a family of four who’ve filled Longbeach Road with precious treasures. For the grown-ups, that means leather-bound books and dazzling oil paintings. And for the little ones, it’s a cornucopia of cuddly toys.















Forever home



There’s a rustic atmosphere to the eat-in kitchen – its farmhouse table is brighter for the skylights above, and there’s a view across the scrubbed oak countertop out into the garden.







The sitting room is relaxed: French shutters shade soft sofas and there are two designated areas – one for conversation, and one for entertainment. Up the stairs you’ll discover two single bedrooms with their original fireplaces, while at the top of the house is a pair of tranquil doubles, their floors topped with delicate furnishings.