An extremely narrow house in London that is about as wide as a Beetle Volkswagen’s length has gone on the market for £1.795 million – on a street famously popular with A-list celebs.
While only four metres wide, the three-bedroom property boasts four floors and 1,587sq feet of space, including an impressive mezzanine on the lower ground and ground floors.
The stunning home, situated in the heart of the city in Kensington, has large full-sized roof windows to create an atrium effect, with natural light flooding the property.
The three-bedroom property in the heart of Kensington boasts four floors and 1,587sq feet of space
The four-metre-wide house is equipped with a full modern kitchen with pristine, white drawers and top-notch gadgets
Quirky additions like the nautical-style porthole windows add plenty of character and personality to the property
The property was built in 1987 by Henry Harrison of The Mystery Jets rock band. Pictured is the reception room with blue accents
The principal bedroom suite on the second floor, with a considerably-sized window with views to the neighboring houses
The tight plot offers a unique exterior, with the house appearing minuscule from the street.
Inside, quirky additions like the nautical-style porthole windows offer plenty of character, while full length bi-fold doors lead out onto a tranquil garden space with a central water feature.
On the lower ground floor, there is an open-plan dining room and double height reception room, plus a full modern kitchen.
The upper floors are home to three bedrooms, a bathroom and en-suite shower room, including the principal bedroom suite on the top floor.
Decorated in light and bright neutral tones, the well-kept property has the ideal base for the new owner to adapt it to their own style.
Twenty-six Ceylon Road was built in 1987 by Henry Harrison of The Mystery Jets rock band, who was a former architect and lived next door at the time.
Full length bi-fold doors lead out onto a tranquil garden space with a central water feature
On the lower ground floor, there is an open-plan dining room and double height reception room, plus a full modern kitchen
A beautiful mezzanine on the lower ground and ground floors. The ground floor has a wonderful full width reception
Paul Cosgrove, Director at Finlay Brewer, said: ‘This is a truly wonderful contemporary home that just oozes character and charm
The property is currently home to well-known literary agent Jane Gregory, with the street popular among famous faces
The property is currently home to well-known literary agent Jane Gregory, with the street popular among famous faces.
It is on the market for £1.795 million and is available through Finlay Brewer.
Paul Cosgrove, Director at Finlay Brewer, said: ‘This is a truly wonderful contemporary home that just oozes character and charm.
‘The high-profile connections really add to the narrative here, however the size and unique design combine to create a special property that provides an oasis of calm in the heart of the city.’
The en-suite shower room with very contemporary finishes and a view to the neighborhood on 26 Ceylon Road
The property boasts four floors and three bedrooms. The subtle but strong details make the best use of the limited available space
The tranquil westerly-paved mature garden of the impressive, yet narrow property, with a central water feature and greenery pleasant to the eye
Decorated in light and bright neutral tones, the well-kept property has the ideal base for the new owner to adapt it to their own style
The property is currently on the market for £1.795 million and is available through estate agency Finlay Brewer