Houses in Pimlico are known for master builder Thomas Cubitt’s white, stuccoed style. This characterful apartment continues the Victorian time travel inside, with eye-catching portraiture, pottery and heirlooms on show between its two balconies. The rear of those, covered in flowers and ferns, is especially exotic. There’s also a slick modern kitchen, while you’re within strolling distance of Tate Britain and its domestic works. All of which makes this the perfect place for grown-up couples seeking a quintessentially British experience.