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If you're going to stay in a penthouse apartment in any part of London, you might as well make it somewhere with an uninterrupted view of one of the city's biggest parks and the distant rooftops of West End – much like the one that can be enjoyed at this address. Whether you're out on the large terrace or dining inside by the large windows, the scenery is remarkably peaceful for the UK's capital.

However, it's not just what's happening outside the four walls that make this home special. There's something effortlessly chic about the interior design, with simple white walls working well with the copious amount of natural light from the skylight and large glass doors, plus a relatively restrained taste in furnishings and finishes – save for a few chandeliers hanging from the ceiling and a welcomingly lavish clawfoot bathtub.

When it comes to cultural distractions nearby, you're truly spoilt for choice. Ten minutes' walk due north will take you to Serpentine Gallery and a similar amount of time in the opposite direction will take you to the V&A. The Royal Albert Hall is only five minutes away on foot in case you fancy catching a live concert.

Home truths:
*There's an elevator in the building to reach the apartment, although the home itself is spread over two floors
*Your host can provide a cot and high chair for free upon request
*The building has no private parking, but there are paid public car parks starting from as close as eight minutes' walk away and Gloucester Road underground station is thirteen minutes' walk away
*There's a communal gym in the building that guests are free to use