London townhouse with VERY unusual feature goes on sale... for £5.25m

A London townhouse which boasts its own slide in the living room has gone on the market for £5.25million.

The two-bedroom property in trendy Notting Hill, in west London, was given a flamboyant makeover by Swedish interior designer Carolin Larsberg.

Estate agency Domus Nova describes the look of the home in Portobello Road as 'a liberating take on design and domesticity'.

The four-storey home is fitted out with white marble countertops and matte black cabinets - as well as a rainbow-coloured spiral staircase.

Artwork shown on the walls at the moment include posters showing the Rolling Stones' iconic lips logo, as well as a painting of a tiger.

And among the most eye-catching features is the slide which emerges from the ceiling of the home's open-plan kitchen and reception room. 

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The listing on the firm's website states: 'Through an unsuspecting entrance, a fibreglass staircase sets a benchmark of creativity. 

'Its spiralling steps wind through a spectrum of paint box hues, designed by AB Rogers – a firm synonymous with bold colours and compelling structural invention. Ultra-white walls reflect the kaleidoscope of tones.'

The company goes on to say of the main room on the property's first floor: 'The room’s centrepiece – a gilded slide – emerges from the ceiling, adding a playful touch to the industrial aesthetic.'

In addition, the main bedroom suite features 'skylights and triple-aspect windows' which 'flood in natural light'.

Potential customers are also told: 'Floor-to-ceiling mirrored wardrobes enhance the room's sense of space, while a large freestanding bathtub, set atop cool grey tiles, takes centre stage.

'An exposed brick wall provides a dramatic backdrop for a bed, and glass doors open onto a private west-facing roof terrace. 

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'For unconventional access to the downstairs reception room, just lift the trapdoor hatch and slide down.'

And the estate agents also say the home offers 'a rare opportunity to acquire a lucrative income producing business'.

They have put on sale additionally a recording studio set on the building's ground floor, including a vocal booth and instruments such as drum kits, guitars and a Yamaha grand piano. 

The studio’s equipment is currently owned privately by individuals managing the business but could now be bought through separate negotiations.

The home itself features two bedrooms and three bathrooms and has also been listed for hire as Airbnb accommodation costing £875 per night. 

The floor plan covers 3,536sq ft, or 328.6sq m, with Domus Nova adding: 'The lower ground floor offers a versatile space that can serve as an additional reception room or guest sleeping quarters, with an intimate enclosed area at the rear providing extra space for sleeping or dining.'

The surrounding Portobello Road area, famed for its antique markets, has featured prominently in films such as Notting Hill, Love Actually and Cruella.

It was also a key setting for the 2014 film Paddington and its 2017 - the latter of which, like Notting Hill and Love Actually, starred Hugh Grant. 

Social media influencers often share photographs and videos when visiting the district, celebrating the sight of homes with rainbow-hued exteriors.