We can't all have our very own multi-million pound house fit for James Bond, but our pick of the month shows how you could have your very own slice of Bond tech-worthy property away from Zones 1 and 2. Step inside this three bedroom flat and be welcomed by a technological oasis.
Winning the Federation of Master Builds Small Project of the Year for 2015, the current owner of the flat has created a masterpiece of design. With the aim of creating lines and angles of the flat to visually `flow' into one another, the house features impressive contours both inside and out. This has not gone unnoticed with the flat having been shortlisted by Architects Journal Magazine.
Step through the front door and the focus on natural light is immediately apparent. Large windows and high ceilings have increased the space and opened up the main living room, creating an uncluttered and attractive haven.
On the ground floor, the kitchen has also been nominated for the `kitchen of the year 2015' and in the `best small fixtures' category by the Architects Journal. This kitchen features the latest mod cons in a room which makes the most of its layout.
Walk through the kitchen and down the steps and you are greeted with a modern and quaint garden. Originally only accessible via a shared pathway, the introduction of stairs directly from the house has resulted in convenient access. This has created a wonderfully secluded retreat, enabling full enjoyment of the garden. With striking purple flower beds and white fence panels, the theme of open space and light has continued and encapsulates the uniqueness of the property.
If you thought the downstairs of the property was good, the first floor is where the house truly comes into its own. In what must be the most enviable cinema room rivalling those of an Odeon, the room features state-of-the-art speakers and a 10 ft projection screen. The final piece of the puzzle? Custom made acoustic panels have been installed to maximise the sound quality provided by the top-of-the-range speakers. All together these terrific features create a sensory delight, an escape in every sense of the word allowing you to relax and become engulfed by the visual and audial spectacle.
Despite the craft put into creating a media paradise, the practicality of living in this flat has still been accounted for. The cinema room has a retractable black-out screen, cutting off the mezzanine room from the living room. This enables it to be used as another large bedroom in addition to the other good-sized double bedrooms, making this home suitable for a variety of family sizes.
This home is an example of how the wider London market is adapting to the ever-increasing prices in more central London areas. Buyers and sellers are now more frequently opening up their search to other areas, including Balham where this property is located. If you like the style of this house, take a look at other ultra-modern properties in areas outside of central London via the pictures below.
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