Britten Street

Boasting all the finesse you'd expect without any of the formality; this home seamlessly unites old-time elegance with an invitingly cosy ambience. Fresh tones and plenty of light make the living area feel comfortably roomy, whilst plush sofas and ruched curtains make it the perfect refuge to retire to after a day's adventuring — even more so with the addition of an electric log burner. Traces of gold gilding, fine china, and lissom furniture all add to the sense that you've stumbled into a delightfully antique still life painting. The kitchen, by contrast, goes for sleek simplicity, and is well equipped for evenings in. The bathrooms too are slick and modern, with a walk-in shower in the ensuite, and a welcome bath tub in the other — suited to more leisurely soaks. And frankly, it doesn't get more picture-postcard than the bedroom, where that signature old-school comfort manifests in a gilded gallery wall and dainty vintage furnishings. Charming, as promised.

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The location is hard to beat. You can wander the sophisticated streets of Chelsea, enjoying its boutique shops and chic restaurants, or simply steal a few moments of quiet, roaming the grounds of the Royal Hospital or Chelsea Physic Garden. And for your museum and gallery fix? Head to nearby South Kensington for some of the best in the city.