Property in Maida Vale is mostly found in well maintained, red brick Victorian mansion blocks; spacious semi-detached townhouses; and smaller townhouses.

At the other end of the scale, diminutive but enduringly cool mewses are hidden away behind the larger buildings.

Lauderdale Road, W9, £1,295,000

A three double bedroom mansion flat with a south-facing reception room in a classic Maida Vale red brick period block.

The property comes with loft storage and use of a communal garden.

Chestertons

Elgin Mews South, W9, £2,700,000

This three-bedroom mews house just by Maida Vale tube station is tucked away down a cobbled street, providing some respite from the bustle of the main road.

The interiors have been completely remodelled to provide a contemporary designed living environment, opening out onto a secluded courtyard.

Goldschmidt & Howland

Elgin Avenue, W9, £4,500,000

The open plan living space and six bedrooms of this period townhouse are supplemented by a study, wine cellar, utility area and a 30ft garden.

The interiors are stylish and contemporary with lovely original details such as wooden floors, fireplaces and ornate cornicing maintained.

Knight Frank