Primrose Hill Studios

Ceilings soar to 15 feet in this former artist’s studio turned one-bedroom house for rent that preserves traces of its creative roots.

Cross the discreet threshold into Primrose Hill Studios and calm descends. Just off Fitzroy Road in the heart of Primrose Hill, this tucked-away courtyard of buildings was once home to an artistic community, from Proms founder Sir Henry Wood to the illustrator Arthur Rackham and the pre-Raphaelite painter JW Waterhouse.

The same sense of openness and creativity that inspired its predecessors lives on. Step inside this low-slung red-brick house and the vertical footprint unexpectedly soars. If it’s space you crave, the double-height living area will satisfy. Amplifying the sense of volume, a towering window faces northwest, making the room a magnet for soft natural light.

Despite its scale, the space feels inviting. Centred around a fireplace and overlooked by a mezzanine level, it’s zoned between seating and dining areas that flow seamlessly into a separate kitchen. Finished in neutral tones and featuring ample preparation space and a breakfast bar, this is a room you’ll want to cook in.

The bedroom continues the minimal mood, with white walls, wooden floors and fitted storage. The accompanying bathroom is generous in size, featuring a bathtub with a shower and twin towel rails.

Surveying it all, the standout mezzanine level can serve as a peaceful study area or occasional guest bedroom. Below, a large basement level extends the footprint, offering valuable storage space.