A hedge-topped wall sets the road back from the quiet street in front and delineates an off-road car parking space. Through the sunshine-yellow front door is an entrance hallway, with high ceilings and a beautiful staircase.

The living spaces lie across the ground floor and are wonderfully versatile. A white-washed sitting room is at the front, with a large tripartite bay window and built-in storage. A handsome marble fireplace sits on one side.

Arranged in a backwards L-shape, an open-plan kitchen, sitting and dining room are at the rear, each zone only subtly demarcated. Nearest the front of the house is a forest-green living space with a log-burning stove and beautiful views over the garden. Next to this is space for a dining table, placed in proximity to the kitchen. In the latter is a dishwasher, an American-style fridge/freezer and an oven. Doors descend to the garden - convenient for gathering herbs mid-cooking. The cellar is also easily reached from here.

There are two double bedrooms on the first floor, both with built-in storage. The principal room is a brooding, beautiful space painted 'Down Pipe' by Farrow and Ball, with original timber floors underfoot. A sublime bathroom also sits on this floor, with a freestanding bathtub, a walk-in shower and large porcelain tiles. Practical but elegantly appointed is a separate utility room with space for white goods.

Midway up the ascent to the uppermost floor is a striking stained-glass window. On the top level of the house are three more bedrooms, one with access to a garden-facing balcony, and a bright shower room. There is also access to a large loft.

The owners’ passion for gardening has created a truly remarkable garden behind the house, with carefully landscaped sections and swathes of open lawn. A dining terrace unfolds directly from the kitchen, embraced by lush plantings of herbs, vegetables, fruits, flowers and abundant ferns. A greenhouse on one side provides plenty of space for year-round growing.

There is a pergola and a romantic archway, offering support for blooming climbers, adding seasonal colour and shelter from sunlight. A cook’s delight, the well-established kitchen garden extends toward the rear, where bountiful beds of perennial fruits and vegetables offer a fresh supply of produce as the seasons unfold.

Connaught Road lies in the heart of Harlesden, minutes away from its vibrant high street and the Grade II-listed Roundwood Park. The area is well-served with all amenities and plenty of restaurants, cafés, and pubs. Rubio is a local favourite for breakfast, and the Grand Junction Arms is a Victorian pub with a hidden terrace overlooking the canal.

The green expanse of Roundwood Park is just a short 10-minute walk away. Grade II-listed, it teems with wildlife and has several sports courts and playgrounds, a café and outdoor gyms.

There are plenty of schools locally. Transport connections are excellent: Harlesden station (Lioness and Bakerloo lines) is a nine-minute walk from the house. Willesden Junction is also within easy reach and runs the Mildmay line towards Hampstead Heath, Kentish Town and Highbury and Islington.