Key feature
The Auria is the next phase of Portobello Square — a multi-award-winning regeneration project that first launched in 2011 and has received more than nine major industry awards including RICS Regeneration Project of the Year, London Evening Standard Best Regeneration Project and Housing Design Awards recognition. Developed by Peabody, one of the UK’s oldest and most respected housing associations, The Auria comprises 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and duplexes set within two architecturally distinctive mansion blocks — Athlone Mansions and Faraday Mansions — centred around the brand new Athlone Gardens park. Every home features a private balcony, terrace or garden. Ladbroke Grove station is 7 minutes on foot, placing Bond Street 23 minutes away and Paddington — with its Heathrow Express and Elizabeth line connections — just 13 minutes from the development.
- Part of an Established, Award-Winning Neighbourhood: Portobello Square launched in 2011 and its completed phases — mews houses, townhouses and four mansion blocks — are already well established in the wider neighbourhood. The Auria benefits from the credibility and proven delivery of a 13-year regeneration project with over nine prestigious awards to its name.
- Athlone Gardens — A Park at the Heart of the Development: Athlone Mansions overlooks the large public park at the development's heart, with Parkside homes enjoying direct views over the gardens from every floor. A genuinely rare amenity for new build apartments in this part of W11.
- Every Home with Private Outdoor Space: All apartments feature either a private terrace or balcony — Portobello Road-facing homes overlook the world-famous market street; Parkside homes look directly onto Athlone Gardens. Garden duplexes offer private terraces and gardens of up to 25 ft in length.
- Garden Duplexes — Exceptional Scale: The two-bedroom duplex collection (The Morgan, Cambridge and Elgin) offers homes of 1,094–1,374 sq ft across two floors, each with a private terrace and landscaped garden — a rare proposition at this size in Notting Hill.
- Portobello Road on the Doorstep: Core by Clare Smyth — three Michelin stars and London's number one fine dining restaurant by Tripadvisor — is on Kensington Park Road. Electric Cinema, Electric House, Paul Smith, Ottolenghi, Daylesford and Soho House's members club are all within a few minutes' walk.
- Elizabeth Line Connectivity via Paddington: Paddington station is 39 minutes on foot or 13 minutes by taxi, offering the Elizabeth line to Bond Street in 3 minutes and Canary Wharf in 17. Heathrow Express from Paddington reaches Terminal 2 and 3 in 15 minutes.
- Peabody — 160 Years of Trusted Delivery: Formed in 1864, Peabody manages over 104,000 homes across London and the Home Counties. Over 90% of customers would recommend Peabody; winner of Sunday Times Homebuilder of the Year and the Evening Standard New Homes Grand Prix.
All homes include either a private balcony, terrace or garden, and a concierge is provided for the building. The development also includes retail space at ground floor level along Portobello Road.
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About this property
The Auria offers 1 and 2-bedroom apartments and garden duplexes set within two mansion blocks on Portobello Road and Wornington Road respectively. Interiors feature Symphony kitchen cabinets with Silestone worktops, integrated appliances including induction hob, built-in microwave, fridge freezer and dishwasher, with Hansgrohe shower fittings and bespoke mirrored bathroom cabinets throughout. Smart control lighting and a smart home remote access application are fitted as standard. Bedrooms feature built-in wardrobes and Cormar carpet. All homes include either a private balcony, terrace or garden, and a concierge is provided for the building. The development also includes retail space at ground floor level along Portobello Road.
Local Area
Notting Hill is one of London’s most famous and culturally rich neighbourhoods — home to Europe’s largest carnival, the world-famous Portobello Road Market stretching over a mile, London’s oldest active cinema (the Electric Cinema), the UK’s first street art gallery and a Banksy mural on the corner of Acklam Road. Westbourne Grove and Ledbury Road offer luxury designer shopping — Aesop, Smythson, Diptyque, Ottolenghi, Orlebar Brown and Sézane — while Kensington Park Road is home to Paul Smith and Core by Clare Smyth. Holland Park, Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park are all within easy reach, with the Japanese Kyoto Garden and open-air opera theatre at Holland Park a short walk from the development.
Additional Information
- Tenure: Leasehold
- Bedrooms: 1 and 2 bedrooms; garden duplexes
- Size Range: 1 bed from 538 sq ft / 2 bed duplexes from 1,094 sq ft to 1,374 sq ft
- Outdoor Space: Private balcony, terrace or garden with every home
- Developer: Peabody
- Architect: Portobello Square masterplan
- Borough: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
- Postcode: W11
- Transport: Ladbroke Grove (Circle & Hammersmith & City lines) — 7 min walk / Westbourne Park — 13 min walk / Notting Hill Gate (Central, Circle & District lines) — 23 min walk / Paddington (Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, National Rail) — 39 min walk / 13 min taxi
- Status: Available — enquire for pricing and availability
Investment
The Auria sits within a regeneration project that has transformed its part of Portobello Road over 13 years — attracting nine major industry awards, new retail, cafés and restaurants at ground floor level, and establishing a thriving residential community around a new public park. W11 is one of the most enduringly sought-after postcodes in London, with consistently strong buyer and tenant demand driven by the neighbourhood’s cultural identity, green space, independent high street character and improving connectivity via the Elizabeth line at Paddington. Peabody’s track record — over 160 years of delivery, 104,000 managed homes and an asset base of £8.3 billion — provides the institutional certainty that underpins long-term asset quality. For buyers seeking a Notting Hill address within an award-winning masterplan, further detail is available on request.
