Volume and Light in a Converted 1920s Industrial Building in West London
Set behind gates at the end of a gravel road, stands a beautiful converted industrial building that has been transformed by Studio McNab into a unique three-bedroom house.
Originally built in the 1920s as a builder’s merchant and later used as an auction house, the original Art Deco structure has been carefully adapted to retain its character while converting the space into practical, modern living spaces.
The main living space is a grand open-plan area with four-meter-high ceilings featuring north-facing skylights that bring in consistent natural light.
Exposed steel beams and the Crittall-style windows nod to the house’s industrial past.
The large room is naturally divided into a sitting area featuring a large L-shaped sofa and a warm-colored rug, a dining table in the center, and a kitchen on the other end of the space.
The kitchen is designed to be functional as well as visually cohesive with the rest of the space.
Dark-painted cabinets and a rounded kitchen island are topped with Calacatta Viola Estremoz and an antique mirror backsplash, reflecting light to the space and adding depth.
A concealed door leads to a charming pantry with green cabinet doors, wooden shelves, a butler sink, and a classic marble checkerboard floor.
From the kitchen, you move into the home office with deep aubergine-colored walls and engineered oak flooring.
Entry to the house is via this private courtyard garden, and several main rooms (including the living space, master bedroom, and study) have direct access to this charming outdoor space, creating a wonderful sense of indoor/outdoor living.
The master bedroom is located on the ground floor with access to the private courtyard garden.
The room is painted in a subtle gray-green shade and features a dressing room and an en-suite bathroom.
The bathroom is finished with marble surfaces and includes a walk-in shower, freestanding bath, and a double vanity unit. Clerestory windows provide the room with natural light without losing privacy.
A timber staircase with built-in shelving that extends to the ceiling leads you to the top floor with an additional bedroom suite.
The bedroom on the first floor is wonderfully bright with oak flooring and off-white walls.
The room has its own private terrace.
The bathroom is equally bright and features a freestanding bath under the skylight and a separate shower.
The house is listed for £2,000,000 at Domus Nova.