Portobello Road

Designed by the duo behind Chiltern Firehouse and Chateau Marmont, this two-bedroom duplex apartment for rent is creative and considered.

On the antique-lined stretch of Portobello Road, this duplex occupies a category of its own. Designed by the creators of Chateau Marmont & Chiltern Firehouse, interiors carry the same instinct for atmosphere that defines their hospitality work: double-height ceilings, a glass-balustrade staircase and well-placed skylights that uplift throughout.

The open-plan kitchen and reception room is the heart of the second floor – a generous, high-ceilinged social space that earns its keep. On one side, a bespoke kitchen in graphite cabinetry impresses with Miele appliances and an antiqued mirrored splashback; on the other, a lounge furnished with collectible pieces features a Hans Wegner dining table, Conran sofa and vintage Scandinavian armchairs.

Accessed from this floor, bi-fold doors connect a private paved terrace, a setting to make the most of in summer. Sink back on the teak outdoor daybed; the terracotta fringe parasol provides shade when needed.

The open-tread staircase connects the bedrooms below, lit from above by a skylight. The principal suite is calm and well-proportioned, with glass doors, a built-in vanity and fitted wardrobes, plus a stylish en suite. The guest bedroom sits opposite, served by a generous family bathroom. Both bathrooms benefit from underfloor heating and integrated shower filters.