Overview

The Garden Villa is a rare contemporary home in the heart of Old Kensington, designed by architect Franz Borho (formerly of David Chipperfield Architects) and crafted with exceptional precision by the renowned SPINK practice.

Conceived as a minimalist, highly refined “bolt-hole” residence, the house offers a discreet façade that opens into serene, beautifully engineered interiors defined by front-to-back sightlines, full-height glazing, and a seamless connection to the landscaped garden. Positioned in one of Kensington’s most charming streets, the property combines privacy with immediate access to the neighbourhood’s cultural and lifestyle amenities.

Across its carefully considered levels, the home reveals a sculptural staircase, a vaulted first-floor living room, and a secluded lower-ground master suite clad in brushed European oak, complete with a courtyard dressing area and Carrara marble bathroom. The sophisticated indoor–outdoor flow continues into a Mediterranean-inspired garden designed by Christopher Bradley-Hole, creating a protected microclimate and tranquil backdrop. With bespoke materials, exacting engineering, and a level of craftsmanship rarely found in London new builds, The Garden Villa represents haute couture residential design at its most refined.