Gate House

Spread across the basement level of a handsome period property, this two-bedroom home for rent sees a contemporary interior palette enlivened with carefully-integrated light channels.

With its soft tones and innovative spatial imagination, this two-bedroom home in Bayswater is a tranquil city retreat. Descend to the property from the front garden, where a stylish first impression is drawn by a wooden staircase flanked by a glossy black accent wall. An open-plan kitchen and reception room is a welcoming setting with reams of natural light. Pale floors and walls create an atmosphere of calm across the space, which is thoughtfully delineated for lounging and dining. At one end, a living area is marked by soft furnishings; at the other, the kitchen is a modern affair with whitewashed cabinets and a mosaic tile splashback.

The principal bedroom is accessed beyond the kitchen behind a full-height dark door, which when left open invites additional sunlight to pour into the home’s social heart. Inside, tongue-and-groove wardrobes offer an understated storage solution while rattan furniture breaths natural warmth into the bedroom. Large panels of glazing slide open onto a patio — a calming spot with verdant wall climbers. A floor-to-ceiling window is a striking feature in the en suite bathroom, infusing soft light across the oversized marble tiles, rainfall shower and bathtub.

The second bedroom is located behind the living area, introduced through a light-filled hallway. A set of skylights have been neatly engineered into the ceiling to illuminate the peaceful setting. Its en suite bathroom is positioned down a set of steps, complete with a walk-in shower and monochromatic colours.