100 Clifton Hill, St Johns Wood, London NW8 Beauty. Style. Exclusivity. Luxury. These words take new meanings at 100 Clifton Hill. This elegant London townhouse has been authentically restored to its former glory. Blending the very finest of classic and modern traditions, it is now a sumptuous, spacious and impressive family home. From the moment you step inside, your eye follows the line of the spectacular staircase – suspended as if held by air. The careful balance of light and shade, the spacious setting and exquisite detailing blend with sensual fabrics and furnishings handpicked from far-flung corners of the world. The quality and craftsmanship are seen in the curved bay windows, glass balcony and garden. Calm, comfortable, elegant, this can only be a Kelly Hoppen design. This property redefines the concept of a family home. It is a place of possibility, splendour and effortless living. 100 Clifton Hill From the hallway, handmade doors slide back to reveal a dining room full of character. Elegance and simplicity is accentuated with the clean lines of the Casamilano Monaco storage unit and grand dark-oak table and chairs. Exclusively designed by Piet Boon and selected by Kelly, this beautiful piece has been specially made for this room and adds grandeur and finesse. The gorgeous Lord Carter chandeliers are handcrafted from reclaimed materials and bring a touch of glamour and sophistication. One of Kelly’s favourite features is the unique silverpolished Polidori Barbera plaster finish. A fabulous sliding wall neatly conceals the dumb waiter that connects the kitchen to the dining room. The living room is captivating with a bespoke Chesney’s limestone Victorian fireplace. Handmade Banari rugs are trimmed with leather borders from New York, the casa blanca coffee table is from Bortas and Conga sofas are wrapped in cape twilight. The bespoke Sigma chandeliers of burnished brass and crystal are simply stunning. Bi-fold doors open onto a Juliet balcony from which you can view the peaceful landscaped garden. These formal areas are complemented by a chill-out zone featuring a Christian Liaigre bass terra sofa with matching galet ottoman and meta drum floor lamps. This area leads onto a beautiful glass balcony and staircase that connects house and garden with elegance and style. 100 Clifton Hill: ground floor Calming colourways and chic simplicity continue throughout. Stone steps lead into the study with Kelly’s trademark style of ebony floors set against lighter palettes. Everything is in the detail: the polished nickel curtain rail, Joseph Giles handles, Louis armchairs, Piet Boon coffee table and Porta Romana floor lamp. The study conceals the control centre for the programmable AV, music and IT systems that enable you to preset the mood room by room. The cloakroom radiates with sleek white Thassos marble, polished plaster walls and Rifra wall-hung basin. No expense has been spared to create a refined, elegant and contemporary look. 100 Clifton Hill: ground floor The kitchen is the heart of every family home and what a truly spectacular space this is. It’s not just the style that impresses. Here form, function and innovative technology combine. The central workstation and quartz stone bar area mirror the clean line of the custom-made SieMatic white-gloss kitchen. Top-spec appliances abound. There are two ovens and a microwave from Miele, retractable extractor hood by Gutmann and a Gaggenau halogen hob. These all contrast with the antique mirror splash back. Relaxed and comfortable, the TV area has an L-shaped Long Island sofa and scatter cushions, Flexform pouf finished in Nutria hair on hyde, Magic Mush side tables and Modenature floor lamp. It’s the perfect family chill-out space. The house is fitted with a Lutron lighting system so you can create a range of lighting moods not only for this space, but for all rooms throughout the house. You’re in complete control, matching mood and occasion perfectly . . . at the touch of a button. 100 Clifton Hill: lower ground floor The breakfast area features a stunning inlay resin floor, handmade Tokio table and Casamilano chairs. There are also exclusive pieces from the Kelly Hoppen Collection: a fabulous silk-shade ceiling light by Aqua Creations sets off oversized black lacquer flute vases and smoky mirrors. Roll back the bi-fold doors in the kitchen, or take the glass staircase from the ground floor. Welcome to your dream garden. Tall cedar timber-slatted fencing fronted by bamboo screens, built-in cedar seating areas and Piet Boon garden furniture create a tranquil mood. Perfect for dawn-till-dusk relaxing. 10 11 100 Clifton Hill: lower ground floor Amazing by day, sensational by night. The garden really comes into its own with an innovative lighting scheme that makes a subtle and stylish impact. Exclusively created by award-winning designer Laara Copley-Smith, the shimmering surface of the stainless steel water feature makes a striking focal point and brings sensory qualities of light and sound to this spacious and calm space. 12 13 100 Clifton Hill: garden 14 15 100 Clifton Hill: master bedroom The master bedroom is a sanctuary from the outside world. Natural soft hues complement rich, opulent fabrics. The handmade silk velvet carpet by Nepar is sensual underfoot. The Meridiani Thurman bed with matching bedside tables is covered with cushions and throws from the Kelly Hoppen Collection. Chairs placed at the room’s focal point are enhanced with spina vases and arum lilies from Scent Floral Design. Come evening, transform this room to a flickering firelight hideaway with the remote-controlled fireplace. The two dressing rooms are spacious and beautiful. Hers with Porada mirrored beauty dressing table and matching snap stool, nickel floor light by Porta Romana and floor to ceiling sliding-door wardrobes. This timberslatted design is echoed in his dressing room, where Piet Boon triple wall lights give a restful glow. 16 The master bathroom is seductive, sleek and showcases imaginative design. Unwind in the sculpted, curvaceous shape of the Rifra bath, from which you can view the TV screen discreetly built into a white glass wall, or shower in the walk-in, frameless glass wet area. The dramatic inlay of white Thassos marble is set into a dark-oiled oak floor and there are graceful floating forms: black shelves with recessed lighting and Kelly Hoppen taps that protrude from the mirror glass. This bathroom exudes a Zen-like calm. 100 Clifton Hill:: master bedroom 17 The second bedroom continues the theme of soft colours, exciting textures and designer details: Versailles Bagatelle half-moon pull plates on the handmade oak wardrobe doors, Orizzonti bed and Modenature Alba floor lamp with varnished feet and acrue taffeta shade. The ensuite sparkles with light from the white marble, coloured glass runner and Rifra Fonte mirror with crystal shelves. A place to retreat, relax and unwind. 18 19 100 Clifton Hill: second floor Bedroom 3 is divine with contour charcoal carpet designed by Kelly, Meridiani Sato bed and canopy in 100% natural linen plus Casamilano floor lamp with matt black lacquered steel base and ivory shade. Bedroom 6 accentuates the connection between house and outside space with a discrete and sunny terrace that overlooks the garden. Terrace furniture is by Atelier Vierkant and inside the room key design features include the pinstripe taupe carpet exclusively designed by Kelly, La Fibule Boston chest of drawers and small reeded pod lamps in nickel ebony. 20 21 100 Clifton Hill: second floor The harmonious feel continues across the further three bedrooms on this floor. Each room is individually styled and comes with its own ensuite bathroom. The quality and craftsmanship is evident throughout from the handmade sink in bathroom 3 to the white lacquer handmade wall mirror in the fourth bedroom. Bespoke oak wardrobes in bedroom 5 feature original and distinctive shadow-gap styling and recessed handles. Combined with the luxurious fabrics and detailing, these rooms make for a sensuous yet peaceful experience. 22 23 100 Clifton Hill: second floor On the third floor, you’ll find bedroom 7 with an Abruzzi velvet carpet in taupe and low-level floor lighting. The bathroom showcases an Arabescato mirror inlay and stainless steel splash back. An additional eighth bedroom has a stunning ceiling window: the Skygazer is a wonderful daydreaming feature. This room also has a fully wired AV system with surround sound: all set to become your very own cinema room should you so desire. 24 25 100 Clifton Hill: third floor “I just love the floating staircase in this house. It’s so sculptural it should be in an art gallery” Kelly Hoppen 26 27 This is a house like no other. Thrilling and glamorous yet serene and inviting, it is a house that delights from front door to rooftop. Inspiring and uplifting, it’s a place to call home. All aspects of modern family life are effortlessly integrated with top-spec technology. Under-floor heating provides cosy comfort throughout the house and for warmer days there’s air-conditioning in all but two rooms. 28 The house is wired for sound, audio visual entertainment and internet access at the highest specification. The command and control centre is concealed in the study allowing room by room programmable control. You would expect a sophisticated security system and this house doesn’t disappoint. There’s a 24/7 360-degree surveillance system all around the house, BPT entry system and a panic button in the master bedroom. Parking space in this part of London is rare, so off-road parking for two cars is a welcome feature. The garage has automated doors and gates making parking even more secure.