Before modernism came along and straightened things up there was Art Deco: the more decorative movement that dominated the design scene in the 1920s and 30s. From its stylised buildings to its exuberant interiors, it was all about having fun with a flourish. It might be a century since its heyday, but Art Deco is as delightful as ever – and an exquisite case in point is The Grampians, a Grade II-listed beauty in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, which features an apartment that came on the market earlier this week.

The Grampians is a particularly fine example of interwar Art Deco architecture. Situated on Sherpherd’s Bush Road – a short walk from both Sherpherd’s Bush and Goldhawk Road stations – it was one of the last buildings to be designed by Maurice Webb and was constructed between 1935 and 37. The soaring residential block has all the characterful hallmarks one would hope for from a building of this period, such as pleasing symmetry, curvy lines and ornamental details. We especially love the letters that spell out ‘The Grampians’ above a pair of wooden doors leading to the communal entrance hall. In bold capitals, they’re designed in a distinctive sans serif typeface typically associated with Art Deco.

The apartment itself is spread across two levels, on the eighth and ninth floors of the building, and can be reached via lifts from the lobby, where a concierge’s office is embellished with more classic detailing. There are plenty of handsome original features inside this one-bed too, from the pine parquet flooring to the Crittall windows and doors that open to a Juliet balcony, which has spectacular views over London. We also appreciate the sympathetic updates that have more recently been made, such as the curved kitchen counter – a lovely tribute to the building’s heritage.

But aesthetics aside, much of the appeal of this home lies in its flexible floorplan – replicated in just eight apartments in The Grampians. The front door opens to the kitchen – where black-and-white chequerboard tiles run underfoot – which subsequently leads to what was intended to be the bedroom but is in use as an office. Upstairs, meanwhile, lies a large open space, where you’ll currently find the living area and bedroom. It could, however, be a place to sleep, study or dine – and that’s the pure joy of it. Oh, and thanks to its dual-aspect design – there are beautiful Crittal windows at both ends – and an additional skylight, it gets the most gorgeous light throughout the day.