Calle Lancaster

A period framework meets interiors that revel in contemporary character at this two-bedroom Notting Hill duplex for rent.

Bathed in natural light and styled by Izzy Hamilton-Fairley of IHF Interiors, this duplex apartment brings an uplifting spirit to its heritage setting. Spread across the second and third floors of a stucco-fronted townhouse, the home’s classic façade gives way to interiors fine-tuned for modern living.

The top floor sets the rhythm: an expansive open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room arranged beneath lofty ceilings and abundant glazing. Reclaimed wooden boards run wall to wall, infusing the space with warmth, while generous proportions lend themselves to convivial gatherings. A bespoke walnut-and-mirrored bar sits alongside a cushioned window seat, inviting aperitifs. In the kitchen, deVOL cabinetry in a deep forest green is topped with marble, offset by a butler sink and range oven for a nod to tradition. Curtains by Penny Morrison frame French windows that open onto a private terrace – an inviting escape come summer.

The lower storey is reserved for rest. The principal suite embraces a sense of romance: an antique chandelier is suspended above the bed, while sliding glass doors unveil a bathroom with a freestanding tub, dual vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom is currently configured as a dressing room, with mirrored wardrobes stretching floor to ceiling – a versatile space with style at its core.