This thoughtfully considered two-bedroom railway cottage was built in 1890 and has been brought stylishly into the twenty-first century by its current owners. Sleek bifold doors open to a beautiful private garden festooned with spring blooms.  It is positioned on Stephenson Street, a quiet, charming cul-de-sac in Old Oak Common in West London.

The Tour

The street is characterised by its terrace of red-brick cottages and its close-knit, ‘village’ feel. 

Victorian dimensions have been opened up in recent years, promoting the flow of light and life across the open-plan ground floor. Engineered oak floorboards run underfoot, linking the living room at the front of the house to the kitchen and dining room at the rear. The living space is centred around the hearth with bespoke cabinetry built to one side, this is a bright spot care of sash window to the front of the house. 

In the kitchen deep green cabinetry is finished with a wooden worktop and a ceramic tiled splashback, the sheen of the tiles casting more light back into the space. A wide window above the sink frames views of the garden beyond.

The first floor comprises a large main bedroom, a family bathroom and a second bedroom overlooking the garden, the pitched ceilings creating an unexpected sense of volume on the upper floor. The main bedroom has newly installed triple-glazed sash windows, built-in wardrobes and a study nook.

The house has newly installed double-glazed sash windows throughout and a large attic. 

Outdoor 

Glazed doors open onto a private garden with brick paving, a mature wisteria, a cherry tree and white rose bushes. An original Victorian coal alley runs along the back of the terrace, and many of the neighbouring residents use this space to grow vegetables and store bicycles. The garden also has two separate stores; one is currently used to house the washing machine and dryer. The other is a former coal shed perfect for gardening equipment and general storage.

The Area

Stephenson Street sits within Old Oak Common, a residential area between Harlesden and Park Royal. Harlesden High street is close by, home to plenty of good local amenities, including the locally-loved Way 2 Save for international groceries and The Royal Oak Pub. Victorian Roundwood Park is within a 10-minute walk and has a cafe, garden shop and aviaries.

The outstanding amenities of Notting Hill and Queens Park are within easy reach, as is Westfield shopping centre. Much-loved Kensal Green, with its excellent pubs, restaurants and green spaces, is also a short walk away.

The area is experiencing significant levels of investment, including the new Crossrail train network and the potential development of Old Oak Common to create the HS2 interchange. The closest station is Willesden Junction, running London Overground Services to Euston in approximately 18 minutes and Bakerloo line services to Oxford Circus in just under half an hour.

Council Tax Band: D

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.