New homes in west London: Fitzrovia's boutique flats come with roof terraces and views of the BT tower

Visit Fitzrovia for A Festival of Furniture running from October 3 to 9 and buy a new home while you are there.

Exclusive district-wide shopping discounts as well as events and workshops (including one on the theme of The Year of Living Danishly), are on offer across the area either side of Tottenham Court Road, which has been a homewares hub since Heal’s opened its doors in 1818.

New homes will be on show, too. For the moment the Fitzrovia district remains about 25 per cent cheaper than neighbouring Marylebone.

The Fitzbourne is a tasteful refurbishment of a classic Victorian red-brick mansion block that now incorporates two triplex penthouses with terrace and close views of the BT Tower. Luxurious and larger than most new-build apartments, they cost from £2,630,000. Call CBRE on 020 7420 3050.

Artisan is another boutique scheme — 13 apartments spanning the upper floors of five terraced buildings that comprise a restoration of historic façades plus daring new-build elements with cantilevered full-height glass bays. Developer Dukelease has opted for a “broken plan” apartment layout rather than the customary open-plan design, using sliding walls and screens to give owners the flexibility to shut-off part of the space.

Prices from £1,995,000. Call 020 7420 3050.