A truly unique piece of West London's celebrity and musical history has been listed for sale, offering a rare chance to own a home with an extraordinary past. The iconic Notting Hill property, which boasts a slide leading from the bedroom to the living room, is on the market with a guide price of £4.5 million.
A Home Steeped in Star-Studded History
This three-bedroom, end-of-terrace house on the world-famous Portobello Road has a pedigree few can match. In the early 2000s, it was the London residence of Hollywood actress Gillian Anderson, best known for her role in the sci-fi series The X-Files. Following her tenure, the property underwent a remarkable transformation into a highly sought-after recording studio.
The studio space became a creative hub for a roster of major music artists. Stormzy, Charli XCX, Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Rodrigo, Fred Again, and Skrillex are among the talents who have recorded tracks within its walls. The industrial aesthetic, with exposed brick and lofty ceilings, still evokes that creative atmosphere today.
Architectural Flair and Unique Features
Beyond its famous occupants, the house is a work of art in itself. The interior was originally designed by Carolin Larsberg, blending period charm with modern, open-plan living. A standout feature is the vibrant, kaleidoscopic spiral staircase designed by AB Rogers, which connects the different levels of the home.
The entire second floor is dedicated to the main bedroom suite, filled with light from skylights and triple-aspect windows. Here, a secret trapdoor conceals the property's most playful asset: a slide that provides a fun descent directly to the reception room below. The first floor alone features ten large sash windows, flooding the space with natural light.
Estate Agents Hail a 'One-of-a-Kind' Opportunity
Miles Meacock, Head of Strutt & Parker's Notting Hill office, which holds the listing, praised the property's unique character. He noted its "musical heritage" and the "warehouse-like sense of space" created by the high ceilings. "The space is wonderfully unique, though still not entirely the finished article, with clear scope to elevate further," he added, highlighting the potential for a new owner.
Josh Ratcliffe, a Senior Sales Director at Sotheby's International Realty, also commented on the listing. He called it a "genuine one-of-a-kind find," emphasising its quiet yet central location near popular spots like UKAI and Electric House. "Not many homes can claim a feature like this - it's fun, unusual and always impresses," he said of the integrated slide.
The 3,500 square foot property also includes a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a lower ground floor area suggested as an ideal home cinema space. With its freehold available and a modest entrance offering privacy just off the main road, this Portobello Road landmark represents a highly unusual and historic opportunity in the London property market.
