Portland Road

A four-bedroom Holland Park townhouse for rent with a Scandi sensibility.

Streamlined simplicity plays out across the four floors of this calm-inducing home, awash with mid-century design classics. From its cast-iron railings to its light-filled interiors, everything is tuned towards balance and ease.

In the double reception room, high ceilings are accentuated with warm white tones, establishing a blank canvas for artwork to pop. Natural light streams through the south-facing sash window, keeping the backdrop bright. A Georgian fireplace grounds the space; mid-century silhouettes in warm browns and teal bring personality. The room flows naturally into a dining area, where doors open onto the garden and tulip chairs in white and red gather around the table for long, convivial evenings.

Form meets function in the considered kitchen. Marble surfaces, clean lines and careful detailing give it a tailored feel, with a range cooker prepped for keen cooks. Beyond, a dramatic double-height dining space opens to the garden through French doors. Clerestory windows lift the setting with light, while a sculptural bubble chandelier hangs above a round table for six. Above, a picture window in the upstairs library looks out over the space, emphasising the volumes at play. Painted in a dramatic red with an Eames lounge chair, it’s an intimate perch for reading and retreat.

Bedrooms shift into softer territory. The principal suite is calm and warm, with a streamlined en suite featuring a crisp white roll top bath and walk-in shower. Two further bedrooms are found on the top floor – one with access to a balcony – served by a shower room complete with an inviting sauna.  At lower-ground level, a separate reception room and en suite bedroom enjoy their own entrance – ideal for guests, teenagers or a live-in nanny.