Talbot Road

Moments from Portobello Road, this two-bedroom apartment to rent is an exemplar of spatial innovation and design ingenuity.

Set within a period townhouse pairing London stock bricks and white stucco, this design-led conversion employs a considered palette of materials to create an impressive hideaway. From the ground floor entrance, a floating staircase with oak treads leads to the lower level.

Full-height glazing draws in natural light to illuminate the contrasting textures of the reception room. Wood grain plays against white walls while an exposed concrete ceiling provides industrial rigour.

A bespoke media wall defines the living area. Beyond, the kitchen is characterised by minimalistic cabinetry, integrated appliances and track lighting. A skylight pours daylight onto the entrance to the dining snug – a modern take on the Victorian bread oven discovered here during the renovation project. From the living area, floor-to-ceiling glazing slides away to grant access to a decked terrace.

The principal bedroom benefits from a bank of fitted storage and direct access to the terrace. Retracting doors on three sides open this space up to create a connection all the way through the home. A family bathroom combines a bathtub with a walk-in shower.

The skylit guest bedroom enjoys a concrete feature wall and a snug with a curving ceiling. This room is served by an additional bathroom with oversized wall tiles and a frameless rainfall shower.