THE AURIA

Guide to Notting Hill Living

Where city living meets village life Introducing The Auria, the next exciting phase in the journey at Portobello Square, the prestigious multi-award-winning development in Notting Hill. Notting Hill is one of London’s most famous and desirable residential neighbourhoods. An area with a strong sense of community, a vibrant cosmopolitan charm, and a truly village-like feel that sets it apart from any other place in London. Enjoy stylish living at The Auria. The 1 and 2 bedroom apartments are set within two architecturally distinctive mansion blocks revealing living spaces filled with natural light. Athlone Mansions overlooks the large public park at the development’s heart. A collection of luxury 3 bedroom mews houses is also available reflecting the picturesque street style synonymous with Notting Hill.

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In a little under 150 years the local area has transformed from lush farmland to a thriving and diverse neighbourhood, shaped by the different communities who have settled here over the years.

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A rich history

The Portobello Road Market has been instrumental in defining the character of Notting Hill and has long been a place for trendsetters to see and be seen. It has transformed over the decades from a humble London fruit and veg market into a world-famous shopping destination. On a Saturday when the market is in full swing, stalls selling an eclectic mix of vintage fashion, antiques, food and homeware line the full stretch of Portobello Road and spill into surrounding streets.

Notting Hill is home to Europe’s largest carnival attracting more than 2 million partygoers every August bank holiday weekend. Carnival began life in the 1960s bringing together Afro-Caribbean communities in a celebration of Caribbean culture. This spectacular event sees the streets come alive with live music, colourful costumes, dazzling parades and traditional Caribbean food.

Over the years Notting Hill has been immortalised in film; its pretty garden squares, iconic candy-coloured buildings and village-like setting providing the perfect backdrop for film and TV. Notting Hill, starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, was filmed here, its on-screen book store taking inspiration from The Notting Hill Bookshop in Blenheim Crescent, and the blue door, now a famous landmark in its own right, can be found at 280 Westbourne Park Road. Scenes from Paddington and Paddington 2 were shot along the Portobello Road with Alice’s Antiques masquerading as Mr Gruber’s shop.

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Alongside the music extravaganza that is the Notting Hill Carnival, the local area has a rich musical heritage particularly around the northern end of Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove. Many famous songs and albums were recorded at Island Recording Studios in Basing Street including Bob Marley’s Catch a Fire, and numerous renowned bands and artists lived and hung out in the area, from The Clash and The Rolling Stones to legendary British DJ, Norman Jay.

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Home to London’s first-ever street art gallery, Notting Hill has a longstanding reputation for its exciting street art scene. Over the years, streets and buildings have doubledup as a canvas for an ever-changing display of wall paintings and graffiti adding to the area’s rich cultural heritage. The Painter by enigmatic street artist Banksy is one of the oldest intact Banksy murals and can be found on the corner of Acklam Road and Portobello Road.

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NOTTING HILL Famous internationally and cherished locally, Notting Hill is a captivating London village neighbourhood with a personality all of its own.

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Renowned for its independent, free spirited and creative approach to life, Notting Hill is a constantly evolving neighbourhood; one where the culture and cuisine has been shaped by the broad mix of people who live here. Discover Moroccan cafés and Portuguese patisseries sitting alongside Michelin-starred restaurants, and luxury designer boutiques rubbing shoulders with vintage fashion shops. The eclectic array of places to shop, drink and dine is impressive and all are set against the backdrop of the iconic Portobello Road.

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Local Resident and Interior Designer

Spotlight on Rosanna Bossom

Meet Rosanna Bossom Born and bred in Notting Hill, Rosie runs her own design practice near Portobello Road, Rosanna Bossom Interiors Ltd. Her projects span commercial and residential properties for private clients across London and beyond, including the design and installation of the top two floors at 5 Hertford Street, working alongside the world renowned Rifat Ozbek.

What’s your signature style? People often ask me that, and the honest truth is, I don’t have a set signature style! There’s actually a huge element of psychology to my role; you have to approach each project individually and really get to know the client – tailoring interiors to their taste and personality exactly. However, history and storytelling are undoubtedly threads through all of my work – I build spaces around remarkable artworks, intriguing antiques and bold fabrics – all with a story to tell. How are you inspired by Notting Hill?

That sense of history definitely comes from living in Notting Hill all my life – the area has such a rich past, and yet it changes every day.

The furniture shops on Golborne Road are a major source of inspiration for me. On Saturdays, I love how the road comes alive, as incredible collections of antique furniture spill out onto the street. There are some truly one-of-a-kind finds – I’ve been known to buy pieces straight off the truck, as they are delivered to the store! Describe your perfect weekday in Portobello It would start off with a walk in one of the nearby open spaces – that could be a stroll in Holland Park, or a meander down the canal towards Maida Vale. I’ll grab a coffee from one of the independent cafés in the area, and pick up some fresh-cut flowers from the market – perfect inspiration for

my design work when I head back to my desk. Popping out to grab lunch, I’m spoilt for choice with lunch spots, a particular favourite is Golborne Deli. After a busy day, for a well-deserved evening out, the Electric Cinema is a must – nothing beats a gripping film with a Picante! Who makes this area their home? It’s really eclectic – Notting Hill is definitely a place everyone wants to live, and all are welcome. Creatives like myself tend to be drawn to the area, and in the last few years, I’ve noticed more growing families moving here. There is a big international community here too – which makes it a melting pot for cultures. The area really has something for everyone.

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Portobello Road threads through the heart of the neighbourhood with its market stretching over a mile long and its trendy collection of shops and cafés lining the pavements. But to get a real feel for this shopping and foodie paradise, you also need to explore the smaller streets beyond.

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Discover luxury designer brands along Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road, antique furniture shops on Golborne Road and vintage fashion at Portobello Green. Blenheim Crescent features independent book stores and you’ll find premium homeware shops on Elgin Terrace and foodie delights on Kensington Park Road. Each street offers a distinct and fascinating personality all of its own which heightens the overall magic of the area.

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Set in a largely residential area, this prestigious shopping enclave offers a sophisticated and relaxed vibe. Here you’ll find quintessential British brands from luxury stationers, Smythson; men’s swimwear designer, Orlebar Brown; and elegant shoes from Emma Hope, nestled alongside international favourites such as French womenswear brand, Sézane; and Australian skincare specialists, Aesop.

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209 Westbourne Park Road caractererestaurant.com

6. Cloud Twelve 2-5 Colville Mews cloudtwelve.co.uk

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For food lovers, Daylesford Farm Shop and Café, is the place to go for grocery essentials and foodie treats, and to enjoy a coffee in the sunshine. The renowned Ottolenghi is on Ledbury Road showcasing displays of artisan cakes, colourful meringues and deli delights for takeaway. IN

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208-212 Westbourne Grove daylesford.com

Good to know Turquoise Island with its distinctive triangular design is both an award-winning building and a well-loved local landmark. Completed in 1993, it is home to premium florist, Wild at Heart.

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Further along Westbourne Grove is Granger & Co, famous for its antipodean-inspired brunches. For pampering treats there is the internationally renowned, Margaret Dabbs London clinic at Space NK offering luxury foot and hand treatments, and discover Cloud Twelve, the indulgent spa and wellness centre, tucked away in nearby Colville Mews.

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Alongside the celebrated market with its stalls laden with antiques, curiosities, food and treats and vintage fashion, discover trendy cafés and award-winning restaurants and bars.

Portobello Road is home to the exclusive membersonly club Electric House. Owned by prestigious Soho House, this was the second London House in their portfolio. Directly next door, and also part of Soho House, is the Electric Cinema, London’s oldest active cinema and an enduring part of the cultural heritage of Notting Hill.

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Take a stroll down the bustling Portobello Road and immerse yourself in the intoxicating variety and eclectic selection of shops, stalls and eateries on display.

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290 Portobello Road theclothshop.net

The chef at the helm of Core by Clare Smyth is the first and only female chef to run a restaurant with three Michelin stars in the UK. It was rated London’s number 1 best fine dining restaurant by Tripadvisor in 2021.

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14. Lowry & Baker 339 Portobello Road lowryandbaker.co.uk

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115a Portobello Road soul-cycle.com

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240 Portobello Road ukai.co.uk

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122 Kensington Park Road paulsmith.com

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116 Kensington Park Road nativeandco.com

19. Books for Cooks 4 Blenheim Crescent booksforcooks.com

20. The Notting Hill Bookshop 13 Blenheim Crescent thenottinghillbookshop.co.uk

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Farm Girl is a local favourite, a café with a focus on healthy living, The Distillery is the home of Portobello Road Gin, and the acclaimed Gold restaurant and bar is a popular hang-out. Blenheim Crescent, just off Portobello Road, features well-established specialist shops: The Notting Hill Bookshop, Books for Cooks and The Spice Shop.

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Kensington Park Road runs parallel to Portobello Road, this residential street has a more laid-back feel but reveals some great shopping and dining options. This is where quintessential British designer, Paul Smith’s shop-inside-a-house resides, and the area’s three Michellin star restaurant Core by Clare Smyth. Other treats include baked goodies from Biscuiteers and pan-Asian flavours at E&O restaurant.

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Multi-platinum artist Ed Sheeran owns restaurant, Bertie Blossoms, on the corner of Portobello Road and Golborne Road.

23. Graffik Gallery 284 Portobello Road graffikgallery.com

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Head to Portobello Road’s northern tip where it meets Golborne Road, the area’s distinctly quirky shopping destination for specialist antique and homeware shops.

Explore the treasure trove of fascinating antique, vintage and retro furniture and decorative items in this collection of specialist shops. This is the street to find extraordinary unique pieces for the home, with each shop presenting its own intriguing offering.

Good to know Lisboa Patisserie is a neighbourhood favourite – a long-running Portuguese café and bakery famous for its pastéis de nata cakes.

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Dotted amongst the antique shops are other great finds such as Of The Bea, a lifestyle boutique selling one-off designs and carefully curated artisan pieces, and luxury eyewear brand Taylor Morris. There is also a good choice of friendly neighbourhood cafés and independent coffee shops here.

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80 Golborne Road arbon-interiors.mysupadupa.com

2. Bazaar Antiques 82 Golborne Road

3. Golborne Deli

100-102 Golborne Road golbornefinewinedeli.com

4. Golborne Fisheries 75-77 Golborne Road

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13. Julie’s Restaurant 135 Portland Road juliesrestaurant.com

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5 Ladbroke Road ulilondon.com

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First Floor, 39 Chepstow Place assaggi.co.uk

16. Portobello House 225 Ladbroke Grove portobellohouse.com

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I can’t say I love the early mornings, getting up at the crack of dawn, or what feels like the middle of night in the winter months, but when I’ve got my pitch, set up my stall, and with my first cup of coffee in hand, there’s an enlivening moment when I feel really proud to be part of Portobello Market and its community.

Spotlight on Laura Nixey

What’s your favourite thing about selling at Portobello Market?

What attracted you to Portobello Market? I’ve had an online business designing and selling bags for over four years now, and Portobello was top of my list when I considered bringing my bags, quite literally, to the market. As well as being iconic, there’s such a vibrant mix of people, influences and love of art around here. I love seeing what fellow makers are producing; beautifully made products, such as Antoinette’s colourful cushions, or Andrew’s Moroccan-made rugs, it’s a joy to see the quality that’s on offer.

Laura Nixey is an independent artisan leather goods and jewellery designer with a regular spot in the world-famous Portobello Market. Her brand, NIXEY, draws inspiration from the ancient histories that Britain & Ireland are built upon, covering Celtic mythology to Highland Warriors, which is channelled into her hand-crafted products.

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Where can visitors find you? On a day I’m lucky enough to get a ‘priority’ pitch spot, you’ll find me near the junction with Westbourne Park Road. It’s a great location with tasty food options like Fabrique or Portobello Health Foods nearby. If I fancy the stroll up to Golborne Road there’s always Lisboa and Cockney’s Pie & Mash shop, two Notting Hill institutions. It’s far too easy to find you’ve had three lunches when pack-up time rolls around. What do you love most about Portobello? What I really love about Portobello life is the amount of people I’ve met from spending time here, be it other stallholders, local business owners or residents. So many people have been interested in what I’m creating and want to chat and find out more. The quiet back streets, the gorgeous houses, the market life, all makes Portobello a place to soak-up and enjoy. It will always be a special place for me, in fact, it’s even the name of my latest design! Find out more about NIXEY: nixeyonline.com

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Other west London highlights nearby include shopping at Harrods, Selfridges and Bond Street; London’s world-renowned museum quarter in South Kensington featuring The V&A and the Natural History and Science Museums. For green spaces you can’t beat the magnificent Royal Parks of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park, and a little further north, Regent’s Park, home of London Zoo.

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The Auria is just a 9-minute cycle ride to White City, an area currently undergoing a multi-million-pound regeneration. The premium shopping and leisure destination Westfield London is here with over 200 shops featuring designer fashion, luxury brands and high street retailers as well as a cinema and an excellent choice of restaurants and eateries. The prestigious White City House club is based at Television Centre featuring a rooftop pool and bar alongside its other exclusive member benefits.

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There are numerous cycle hire docking stations nearby, locations include: Bevington Road, St Mark’s Road, Ladbroke Grove Central, All Saints Road, Blenheim Crescent, Westbourne Park Road and Turquoise Island.

Connections The Auria’s prime zone 2 location offers excellent connections to the rest of London and beyond.

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Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park are on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines. Notting Hill Gate is on the Central, Circle and District lines.

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There are two tube stations within walking distance: Ladbroke Grove and Westbourne Park (both on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines) and a good choice of buses swiftly link The Auria to wider London. Heathrow Airport is easily accessible by road or Paddington’s Heathrow Express is close by. When launched, the Elizabeth line will offer a high-speed 3-minute journey from Paddington to the designer boutiques at Bond Street.

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The following buses stop in or near Portobello Road Market: 7, 12, 23, 27, 28, 31, 52, 70, 94, 328 and 452.

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The new high-frequency commuter line crossing London from east to west will significantly reduce journeys. The Elizabeth line will stop at nearby Paddington Station calling at Bond Street in 3 minutes and Canary Wharf in 17 minutes.

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AIRPORT Heathrow Airport is easily accessible via road, London Underground and the Heathrow Express from Paddington.

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Notting Hill’s central location means many of west London’s highlights are accessible on foot.

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Train from Paddington Journey times are approximate and taken from tfl.gov.uk, Google Maps and Walkit. * Heathrow Express **Elizabeth line

Exploring west London 1.

Harrods Renowned as the world’s leading luxury department store

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2. Selfridges

Voted best department store in the world, Selfridges offers a contemporary shopping experience

3. Chelsea Football Club

Stamford Bridge stadium, commonly known as ‘The Bridge’, is home to Premier League football team Chelsea FC

4. White City House

Exclusive members club and hotel owned by Soho House 6

5. Theatreland

London’s legendary West End theatre district featuring approximately 40 venues

The Royal Albert Hall A distinguished concert hall in one of London’s finest buildings

7. Westfield London

Premium shopping and leisure destination with over 200 shops

8. Science Museum

One of London’s major attractions, championing incredible scientific achievement

Natural History Museum A world-class attraction with a collection of more than 80 million species spanning billions of years ← The Alexander McQueen exhibition at The V&A.

10. The V&A

The world’s leading museum of art and design

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The home of luxury designer shopping in London

a chat with GUS HAUGHTON Operational Partner for Pizza East

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Spotlight on Gus Haughton

Pizza East is a restaurant which is part of Soho House, the members’ club with Houses across London and the globe, including Electric House in Portobello. Gus manages Pizza East on Portobello Road, Soho House’s Italian pizza restaurant with a Californian influence, just around the corner from The Auria.

Where did Pizza East start from? Pizza East was born out of a desire to bring the LA pizza scene to London. Our first restaurant was in Shoreditch, and soon became a busy site. We then came across this former pub on Portobello Road in 2013 – it was a great fit, and we’ve been here ever since. What makes Pizza East so unique? Pizza East is really a restaurant for all – it serves its local community as a place to eat, meet and have fun. Our focus is on seasonal dishes with brilliant produce – we aim to feature just three or four ingredients and the menu largely stays the same, so customers can always order their favourites such as the Spicy Salami pizza or Butter Lettuce & Avocado salad.

↖ Electric Diner, Portobello Road ← Pizza East, Portobello Road ← Gus Haughton at Electric Cinema, Portobello Road

How does Pizza East sit within the rest of Soho House? Pizza East Portobello is under the same operations at Soho House – Soho House have recently launched Soho Friends membership – Soho Friends gives access to Soho House bedrooms, studio spaces and events. Plus, benefits at our spas, restaurants and cinemas. The Electric is an institution now, comprising the membersonly house alongside the Electric Diner and Electric Cinema – one of the oldest working cinemas in the UK. We know the neighbourhood and its community really well. What do you love most about Portobello? Portobello has an energy and a vibrancy that’s unrivalled across London – its streets have such a history and legacy, creating a character that cannot be easily replicated. There’s of course the weekly market, but as a local, the real treats are the restaurants, delis and bars, which are at the heart of Portobello living.

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Phase 1 and the first part of phase 2 are now complete and have, to date, received many awards for the design, overall vision and sustainability profile. The collection of mews houses, townhouses and four mansion blocks built within this phase are already well established in the wider neighbourhood and have created a thriving place to live.

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← View of Athlone Mansions on the corner of Portobello Road and Athlone Gardens showing apartments overlooking the park.

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A 10-year heritage

WINNER

The Auria at Portobello Square is the next phase in an already established and highly successful regeneration project that first launched in 2011.

↑ View of Hardy and Hudson Mansions ↗ View of Bond Mansions → View of Bond Mansions

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Established & award-winning

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ESTABLISHED & AWARD-WINNING

We are marrying the best of modern design with the history of this famous area of the city to create an outstanding new neighbourhood.

WINNER

Best Urban Regeneration Project First Time Buyer Awards 2020

Regeneration Project of the Year RICS Awards 2019

Sustainable New Build Project of the Year SHIFT Sustainability Awards 2018

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Best Regeneration Project London Evening Standard New Homes Awards 2016

Best Brownfield Development What House? Awards 2015

Mayor’s Design Award Housing Design Awards 2015

WINNER

Portobello Square is a multi-award-winning urban renewal project that embodies the best in housing, large-scale urban design and placemaking. The success of Portobello Square is far reaching – it has transformed this part of Portobello Road creating stylish new homes, spaces for new shops, cafés and restaurants and a more integrated neighbourhood allowing the development to fit seamlessly within what is already a creative and lively area.

Best Apartment Scheme What House? Awards 2014

Best Public Sector and Regeneration Property Marketing Awards 2013

Project Winner Housing Design Awards 2011

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← Athlone Mansions (foreground) and Faraday Mansions provide space for shops, cafés and restaurants along Portobello Road.

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Homes to impress

Homes to impress The Auria presents exceptional light-filled homes; expertly designed for modern living. The flexible interior spaces and neutral décor provide the blank canvas to apply your own style to create your perfect home.

TOP PICKS

Dine in style The sophisticated and streamlined kitchens feature designer units from the Linear Avant range with cupboard doors and drawers displaying a gentle chamfered top edge for a contemporary look. Available in a choice of three muted palettes. Quality appliances are from the Neff range and include oven, induction hob, fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. Sleek Silestone worktops and chrome taps complete the look.

Going green

Indulgent spaces

Green living features prominently at The Auria with a strong and impressive sustainability ethos at its heart. All homes boast water and energy saving features and methods to reduce waste and pollution are engaged across the wider development. The importance of private outside space is also reflected in all homes featuring either a balcony, terrace or garden.

Bathrooms and en suites offer beautifully designed and feel-good settings. The exceptional finish includes floor and wall tiles in a choice of four calming shades and white sanitaryware by Ideal Standard with fitted glass shower screens to baths and sliding versions to walk-in showers. Add to this premium chrome taps and fittings by Hansgrohe and heated towel rails for an overall indulgent feel.

Pop up worktop sockets Stylish plug sockets offer great space-saving solutions.

Nest Protect smart alarm system Feel safe at home with this technologically advanced smoke alarm and carbon monoxide sensor.

Entrotec audio/ video receiver Advanced door entry system with video added for extra security.

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Draks wardrobes Beautiful solid wood sliding door wardrobes from the Aspen range are finished with a mirrored infill.

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The Mews Houses

A space away from it all in the Mews Houses The mews collection at The Auria presents 11 stylish houses in a charming street setting. Each home features three spacious bedrooms, flexible open-plan kitchen and living space and an elegantly finished bathroom and en suite. A pretty courtyard garden provides highly-valued private outdoor space. Mews homes are a picturesque style of housing and street setting for which the Notting Hill area is famous. This is the second collection of mews houses created at the development reflecting this popular local architectural tradition.

← The row of 11 stylish houses is located on Murchison Mews.

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Room Kitchen/Lounge Bedroom Bathroom Balcony Total area

Room Kitchen/Lounge Master Bedroom En suite Bedroom 2 Bathroom Terrace Total area

Room Kitchen/Lounge Master Bedroom En suite Bedroom 2 Bedroom 3 Bathroom Garden Terrace Total area

10.43 x 5.19m 4.61 x 2.95m 2.60 x 2.20m 2.76 x 1.81m 73.8 sq m

34'2" x 17'0" 15'1" x 9'8" 8'6" x 7'2" 9'1" x 5'11" 794.3 sq ft

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8.12 x 4.83m 5.49 x 3.43m 2.28 x 1.72m 3.76 x 2.90m 2.40 x 2.09m 8.09 x 1.68m 88.9 sq m

26'7" x 15'10" 18'0" x 11'3" 7'5" x 5'8" 12'4" x 9'6" 7'10" x 6'10" 26'6" x 5'6" 956.9 sq ft

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8.60 x 5.69m 4.35 x 3.76m 2.80 x 3.20m 5.36 x 3.12m 4.65 x 3.07m 2.90 x 2.50m 6.95 x 3.92m 6.11 x 1.58m 158.7 sq m

28'2" x 18'8" 14'3" x 12'4" 9'2" x 10'5" 17'7" x 10'2" 15'3" x 10'0" 9'6" x 8'2" 22'9" x 12'10" 20'0" x 5'2" 1708.2 sq ft

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Disclaimer Areas, measurements and distances given are approximate only. Bathroom and kitchen layouts are indicative only and are subject to change. Apartment and house layout sizes may vary slightly from one another depending on the floor level. Whilst the plans have been prepared with all due care for the convenience of the intending purchaser, the information contained herein is a preliminary guide only.

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From charming secret London squares to small residential parks there are an abundance of green spaces in Notting Hill.

Good to know The Japanese garden at Holland Park was donated by the Chamber of Commerce of Kyoto in 1991 to celebrate the long friendship between Japan and Great Britain.

Notting Hill is a haven for indulgent spaces to promote health and wellbeing. Cloud Twelve is a lifestyle club featuring a luxury spa, salon, holistic wellness clinic and café serving nutritionally balanced meals. Or try the cutting-edge facial workouts at FaceGym or a cycle class in a darkened candle-lit room to high-energy music at SoulCycle.

The local area boasts Holland Park, the Royal Borough’s largest park. Set over 22.5 hectares Holland Park is not your typical park. As well as its ornamental flower gardens and semi-wild woodland it also features the beautiful Japanese Kyoto Garden, an open-air opera theatre and wild-roaming peacocks. Close by are the majestic Royal Parks: Kensington Gardens, home to Kensington Palace, and Hyde Park with its boating on the Serpentine and ever-popular Diana Memorial Fountain.

↗ The Albert Memorial, Kensington Gardens ↗ Kyoto Garden, Holland Park → Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens ↑ The Serpentine, Hyde Park

↑ Cloud Twelve, Colville Mews ↗ SoulCycle, Portobello Road ↗ BodyWorksWest, Lambton Place ← FaceGym, Ledbury Road

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→ Top 3 images: RCA, White City (Photography: Richard Haughton) ↘ Imperial College London, White City

NURSERY SCHOOLS

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Colville Community Nursery leyf.org.uk/colville-nursery

Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School cvms.co.uk

Maxilla Nursery School maxillachildrenscentre.com Strawberry Fields Nursery School strawberryfields.london

Learning

Reception and Little Wetherby wetherbyschool.co.uk

Holland Park School hollandparkschool.co.uk

Learning

All featured schools and nurseries are rated ‘outstanding’.

Kensington Aldridge Academy kaa.org.uk

UNIVERSITIES

London is a destination of choice for learning and education.

PRIMARY SCHOOLS Ark Brunel Primary Academy arkbrunelprimary.org Barlby Primary School barlby.rbkc.sch.uk

Notting Hill is close to many prestigious universities including: University of Westminster, UCL, Royal College of Art, and Imperial College London – the latter two having recently opened up campuses at nearby White City.

Bevington Primary School bevington.rbkc.sch.uk Colville Primary School colville.rbkc.sch.uk

For younger families, Notting Hill has a high concentration of OFSTED rated ‘outstanding’ nursery, primary and secondary schools as well as top-performing independent private and prep schools, such as Wetherby School, which Princes William and Harry attended.

Fox Primary School fox.rbkc.sch.uk Thomas Jones Primary School thomasjonesschool.org

Good to know

Notting Hill is one of the London locations of Maggie & Rose Family Club & Nursery maggieandrose.com

Imperial College London White City Campus imperial.ac.uk Royal College of Art RCA White City rca.ac.uk UCL ucl.ac.uk University of the Arts London arts.ac.uk King’s College London kcl.ac.uk University of Westminster westminster.ac.uk

PREP SCHOOLS

London South Bank University lsbu.ac.uk

Bassett House School bassetths.org.uk

London Metropolitan University londonmet.ac.uk

Chepstow House School chepstowhouseschool.co.uk

LSE lse.ac.uk

Norland Place School norlandplace.com

SOAS University of London soas.ac.uk

Notting Hill Prep School nottinghillprep.com

Queen Mary University of London qmul.ac.uk

Wetherby School Years 1, 2 and 3 wetherbyschool.co.uk

University of Greenwich gre.ac.uk City, University of London city.ac.uk University of West London uwl.ac.uk

↑ Holland Park School ↖ Wetherby School ← Maggie & Rose Family Club & Nursery