This charming Chelsea apartment is dotted with those thoughtful touches that make a home memorable – a bookcase of holiday reads in the main bedroom, guides to the area on the coffee table and cookbooks in the kitchen. Big windows flood the living room in natural light and the striking pallet of gold and chocolate-brown is like a Da Vinci painting. An original fireplace and gilded mirror add a touch of grandeur too. For a home so central in London, the kitchen is joyously spacious, with a big island at its centre providing plenty of prep space. It’s a five-minute walk to the trendy eateries, local pubs and delis of King’s Road and you’re right next to one of London’s best-kept secrets: The Chelsea Physic Garden for a cup of tea and scones amongst natural beauty.