2 bed property for sale

179 Willesden Lane, Brondesbury NW6

Third floor, chain-free and flooded with light

Set back from the road on a quiet, leafy stretch of Willesden Lane, this 900sq ft, interior designer-led flat has been genuinely reimagined and not just redecorated. Every window is south/west facing, so from mid-morning through to sunset the whole place is washed in natural light while new extra-large double glazing keeps things wonderfully quiet and serene. Even the climate is individually tailored, with Tado Smart Wi-Fi thermostats letting the temperature of every room be controlled independently and electric Wi-Fi and voice-controlled blinds fitted throughout in the reception, the bedrooms and the kitchen alike. This put the light and mood of every room at your fingertips.

And because it is offered completely chain-free, whoever buys it can move at their own pace rather than someone else's.

The Reception Room

The 25ft reception room is the kind of space that changes character through the day: Bright and open for morning coffee, golden but also warm by the time the sun swings west in the afternoon. Limewash-painted walls, herringbone flooring, Crittall-style internal doors and Dowsing & Reynolds dimmable mood lighting create a cohesive, design-led interior and the room's day-and-night blinds can transform its ambience in an instant. It is big enough to properly zone the room too: A sofa end for slouching in front of the TV, a table end for dinners that run long and enough wall space to actually hang art rather than just prop it. The open flow into the kitchen means whoever's cooking is never cut off from the conversation.

The Kitchen

The kitchen sets the tone for the whole flat: Handleless anthracite units run the full length of the room beneath a crisp white quartz worktop and matching splashback with integrated Bosch appliances built cleanly into the tower unit. There is a spacious waterfall breakfast bar, a luxurious Intu 4-in-1 boiling and filtered-water tap and underfloor heating throughout. The window over the sink frames nothing but treetops and a Kinetico water-softening system enhances water quality across the whole home.

The Bedrooms

The principal bedroom is a standout: A deep teal feature wall, timber slat panelling and sliding, smoked-mirrored, custom-fitted wardrobes give it a boutique-hotel feel, all lit by that same south/west light with a dressing corner built in for good measure. Roman blinds make it effortless to soften the light or welcome the morning without leaving the bed. The second bedroom is just as considered, finished in an earthy olive tone with a fold-away wall bed, sliding, smoked-mirrored, custom-fitted wardrobes and made-to-measure shelving, so it doubles effortlessly as a home office or guest room when it is not needed as a bedroom.

Bathrooms & Storage

There are two bathrooms: A main bathroom with a bath and rainfall shower and a separate shower room with its own rainfall shower finished in sharp chevron tiling with black fittings; genuinely useful for a two-bed apartment, whether that is a houseguest or a busy weekday morning. Underfloor heating and a dedicated Grundfos 4.5-bar, 200-litre high-pressure water storage system add another layer of comfort. The hallway itself is the unsung hero of the layout, with generous fitted storage tucked away.

The Building

Beechworth is a smart, well-maintained red-brick block with a stylish, recently refreshed communal lobby and an attentive live-in porter on hand, whose presence brings both everyday convenience and a reassuring sense of security. There are also two convenient lifts. Outside, there are mature private gardens shaded by established trees, a private gated allocated parking bay and plentiful additional off-street parking for guests.

The Area

Willesden Lane sits right on the doorstep of Queen's Park and Brondesbury, two of North-West London's most in-demand pockets. Lonsdale Road (part cobbled, part pedestrianised) is a stroll away and packed with independent places: Carmel for Mediterranean food and lush outdoor seating, Wolfpack for a pint, Don't Tell Dad for something sweet and Bar Blondie for wine and small plates. On Sundays, the Salusbury Primary School playground hosts one of London's best farmers' markets. Queen's Park itself has tennis courts, a children's playground, a small zoo and Green Flag-status gardens with Paddington Recreation Ground close by for even more open space. Families are well served too with Salusbury Primary, qpcs and nwljs, as well as many private schools within easy reach.

EPC Rating: C

Location

Willesden Lane sits right on the doorstep of Queen's Park and Brondesbury, two of North-West London's most in-demand pockets. Lonsdale Road (part cobbled, part pedestrianised) is a stroll away and packed with independent places: Carmel for Mediterranean food and lush outdoor seating, Wolfpack for a pint, Don't Tell Dad for something sweet and Bar Blondie for wine and small plates. On Sundays, the Salusbury Primary School playground hosts one of London's best farmers' markets. Queen's Park itself has tennis courts, a children's playground, a small zoo and Green Flag-status gardens with Paddington Recreation Ground close by for even more open space. Families are well served too with Salusbury Primary, qpcs and nwljs, as well as many private schools within easy reach.

Parking - Off Street

1st come / 1st serve