Have you ever strolled through the dreamy streets of Notting Hill, gawped up at the rows and rows of captivatingly colourful houses, and thought to yourself: ‘yep, one of those would do nicely’? Well, I come bearing some rather rosy new for you. One of those picture-perfect pads has recently been put on the property market. And it could be yours. If you’ve got a spare £1.2 million kicking about, that is.
Hailed simply as ‘The Pink House’, the picturesque property in question does what it says on the tin, really. You’ve probably seen it before, splashed across your social media feed, as it’s one of the capital’s most photographed properties due to its striking facade.
The one-bedroom, one-bathroom property was originally built as a stable back in the 1800s, but was converted into a house, and bought but the current owners in 2005. Sandwiched between two (equally good-looking but far less pink) properties; the two story house spans just 872 square-feet, and is only 3.5 metres wide. But as well all know – good things come in small packages. And this small package is one of the most sought-after in town.
Inside, the property is lovely and bright, boasting an open-plan layout. There’s a brick-arched ceiling, a wrought-iron spiral staircase, two ornate fireplaces in the bedroom, and – most excitingly – a private rooftop garden, offering sweeping views across the neighbourhood. The house is full of charm and character; small but oh-so mighty.
Just a stone’s throw from the iconic Portobello Road Market, the unique property actually became its iconic shade of pink by accident. Supposedly the owners decided to paint the house in the evening, and they didn’t realise quite how bright the colour was until the following morning. But all’s well that end’s well, hey? So if you fancy purchasing the pinkest pad in town – now’s your chance.
You’ll find the Pink House on Lonsdale Road near Westbourne Grove. You can have a nosey at the full house listing on Righmove here.