Calle Artesiana

A compelling and contemporary two-bedroom house for rent in Notting Hill, crafted by architect Samuel Chisholm.

A hallmark of expertly-imagined, modern living by tastemaker Samuel Chisholm awaits on this peaceful residential street. The entrance lobby of this two-bedroom property leads to the semi-open kitchen and dining space. Draw back the panel of birch ply shutters to flood the room with south-facing light. It’s an environment envisaged for creative cooks; terrazzo worktops and a polished copper splash-back, which subtly amplifies the sense of space. Additional light is afforded through clerestory windows and a skylight – positioned over a reading nook.

La escalera arquitectónica -inspirada en la obra del arquitecto suizo Adolphe Appia- asciende por toda la propiedad, esculpida con barandillas curvas y peldaños de abeto Dinesen. La balaustrada está iluminada, proyectando un brillo cálido y acogedor. La sala de recepción de la primera planta es a la vez edificante y serena, iluminada por ventanas de doble aspecto y con un amplio suelo de Dinesen. Durante los meses más cálidos, abra las puertas dobles que dan a la parte trasera, con tranquilas y frondosas vistas a los jardines vecinos.

The principle bedroom, found on the top floor, has a calm and voluminous feel. There’s a bright, alpine-esque aesthetic to the space, thanks to the blonde panelled walls, cork floors, the skylight and a miniature log burner. Concertina doors open to reveal the en-suite bath sat beneath a central dormer window; a lustrous panel of milled brass is an eye-catching detail – drawing in light which is beautifully gilded across its surface. Downstairs, a guest bedroom has versatility to be used as a home office or exercise area, finished with neutral tones and pale floors. A set of shutters accentuates the sense of flow and light from this space to the second bathroom. Its dusty pink Tadelakt plaster contrasts with brushed brass faucets. This home is a masterstroke in considered materials and structure, spread across inviting communal and intimate spaces alike.

Popular as a short-let base for visiting creatives within the film industry, the home is an ideal investment property, available for the owner’s use whenever desired as a pied-à-terre.