W11 223A, Folly Mews, 223a Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London

The property dates back to the early 180000s and was almost certainly one of the first buildings in this north end of the Portobello Road. In the early 17c this area was yet to be developed and so the property remained incomplete and became known as The Follyyy. The Hammersmith and City railway line was to change all of that dramatically and beyond 1864 a further phase of construction led to the formation of the mews as stabling, coach house and groommms quarters. What we see today in this enchanting private mews, is a lively mixture of residential apartments and commercial suites. The current owners acquired the mews many decades ago in a dilapidated state. Their ongoing and sympathetic restoration has been understated, enhancing the charismatic appeal of this hidden treasure. There is vehicular access for a small car and although it sits behind enigmatic gates, in the most well-known market in the world, the occupants enjoy uniquely the calm hush of their own private courtyard

The premises are situated on the western side of Portobello Road, within a few yards of its junction with Westbourne Park Road, behind doors into the Mews which are normally kept closed. The existing tenants enjoy the unique benefits of a tranquil, courtyard setting which is just yards away from Portobello Road, LondonCCs best known and busiest street market.