Elgin Crescent

This character-filled four-bedroom house for rent is as striking as its Holland Park setting, with tranquil design and heritage features.

Set on one of Notting Hill’s most admired residential crescents, a leafy archway and double-fronted façade greet you on arrival. Through the blue front door, the home strikes a harmonious balance between period and contemporary design. The entrance hall is characterised by its ash-hued floor, leading to the base of a grand set of stairs beneath a sash window with ornate stained-glass.

Dual living areas span the ground floor, offering ample space to spread out. To one side of the hallway, there’s a library-esque living room, dominated by a wall of books. Take a pew with a page turner as the evening draws in. To the other side, the breakfast room is lit by a generous bay window. An array of plants bring the outside in and provide a soothing backdrop for entertaining around the large six-seater table. Heritage details are in abundance: from the cornicing that crowns the ceiling to the decorative green marble fireplace. This room flows seamless into the kitchen – a stylish and ergonomic culinary space with integrated appliances and whitewashed surfaces, as well as double doors onto a balcony – the perfect place for a morning coffee.

Period features and natural tones continue up the stairs into an expansive reception room. The space is bookended by feature fireplaces, while large sofas and yet more plants create the ultimate place for switching off. Retreat to the solitude of the adjoining study and enjoy some peace and quiet on its balcony overlooking the garden.

The principal bedroom suite takes over the second floor – a thoroughly elegant affair where white walls and lofty ceilings contrast with statement wooden furniture. A well-lit dressing room complete with custom storage opens onto the en suite bathroom – a sanctuary of style, featuring a bathtub and vanity clad with marble, while up a couple of steps, an enticing shower awaits.

Continuing up the stairs to the third floor are two guest bedrooms, where white walls, built-in eave storage and shelves filled with rainbow-hued books take centre stage. Both are served by a family bathroom which has views out over west London from its striking panelled bathtub.

A fourth bedroom enjoys the privacy of the lower ground floor with an accompanying bathroom. This floor also features a cosy family room, complete with a treadmill, an inviting sofa and beanbag chairs. A fully equipped kitchenette, along with a private entrance makes the space entirely self-sufficient. A door from the back of the home seamlessly flows into a private garden where potted plants and towering shrubs create an urban oasis.