This beautiful two-bedroom apartment is positioned on the third floor of Ealing Village, a charming Grade II-listed estate, designed in 1934 by R. Thomas and Partners. Inspired by the actors’ enclaves of Los Angeles, the estate was intended to appeal to actors and producers at nearby Ealing Studios and retains many of its original features, including private tennis courts, an outdoor residents’ pool, clubhouse and expansive gardens.

Aesthetically, the architecture draws inspiration from the Dutch Colonial style, incorporating fluted green roof tiles, ornate gables and red brickwork, as well as Crittal windows. The red and green motif chimes wonderfully with smart sections of white render and is carried across the estate. The interiors draw carefully from the Art Deco manner, combining with contemporary additions to arrive at a modern approach to living, with occasional flourishes of 30s elegance.

Access to the apartment is gained on the third floor. There is oak parquet underfoot throughout. A living room, arguably the heart of the apartment, is positioned at the far end of the plan. It has an original, ceramic fireplace and is bathed in natural light, care of a bay window on the south-facing aspect. The current owners have this space set up as dining room, nestled into the bay. There is a glazed Crittal door which opens out onto a balcony on one side, with far-reaching views over the tree tops and space for plants and a table and chairs.

The kitchen is positioned to one side of the entrance hall and has a further glazed door with access out, onto a fire-escape at the rear of the building. There are beautiful Crittal windows over the sink and worktops, and contemporary black hexagonal tiles underfoot. Storage spaces have been created exploiting the gentle pitch of the roof. A modern bathroom is positioned adjacent and has the same black tiles as the kitchen.

The master bedroom is a generous and has a further set of Crittal doors which open out joining the roof terrace. From this position, nestled against the building’s curved gable-end, the attention to detail carried out during the estate’s refurbishment in recent years is most apparent. A further bedroom is positioned opposite the living room and is used by the current owners as a study/home studio.

Ealing Village is a private, gated community. There are expansive communal gardens, looked after by the estate’s gardener, with perfect spots for barbecues and picnics in the warmer months. There are also a small number of communal allotments, located behind the former air-raid warden’s shelter. Residents also have use of Ealing Village’s clubhouse for events, as well as the swimming pool and tennis courts. There is parking space for every resident within the community and a concierge service.

In the last five years the estate has undergone an extensive refurbishment, with new roofing and windows throughout. Consulting with the original window fabricators Crittal, double-glazed replicas of the originals have been designed to satisfy the listed status and meet sound and environmental measurements.

Ealing Village is a short walk from Ealing Broadway with its wide array of cafes, restaurants and bars, including the Santa Maria Pizzeria; Japanese Patisserie, WA Café; Charlotte’s W5 Brasserie and Atari Ya Japanese supermarket. The green spaces of Walpole Park, home to the newly refurbished Pitzhanger Manor, are nearby and have an abundance of shops and restaurants. Further green space can be found on Ealing Common or Hanger Hill Park.

The nearest Tube stations is North Ealing, approximately 7 minutes’ walk from the apartment, running Piccadilly Line services to central London ion 25 minutes. Ealing Broadway (Central & District Lines, and Heathrow trains), Ealing Common (Piccadilly and District Line) and West Acton (Central Line) are also nearby.

Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold
Lease Length: approx. 979 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £3,000 per annum
Ground Rent: approx. £50 per annum
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.