McGregor Road

A three-bedroom period townhouse for rent on a quiet street in Notting Hill. Overflowing with charm, character and classic features.

With its black painted façade, this five-floor townhouse is as characterful on the outside as it is the inside. Enter through the pillared porch and you’ll be hit by the artful design throughout. A spacious double reception room fills the ground floor. Lofty ceilings, classic cornicing and marble fireplaces harmonise with bold artwork and eye-catching soft furnishings. A double aspect space, natural light filters in from the north and the south, with the large bay window to the front providing the perfect desk nook. Floor-to-ceiling bookcases line one wall and two alcoves, offering ample storage for paperbacks and record collections.

Downstairs at garden level, a symphony of colour awaits in the open-plan kitchen, dining and family room. Two traditional fireplaces – one featuring a wood burning stove – ground the space and bring a sense of timeless elegance. In contrast to the eclectic décor that fills the rest of the house, the kitchen is pared back and contemporary yet still retains a creative spirit. Shiny gold pendants hang from the ceiling, popping against the jet-black surfaces, while Gaggenau appliances, including a gas and convection hob, a warming drawer and wine fridge, ensure effortless culinary endeavours. The bespoke wooden units and parquet floors inject warmth with underfloor heating. Note the Crittall glazing that bridges the gap between kitchen and the secluded courtyard-style garden beyond.

Colourful accents brighten both guest bedrooms on the first floor. The largest is a lofty space with a partial double-height ceiling and bright red carpet. Built-in storage lines two of the walls, one of which features a ladder to accommodate for the palatial proportions. The second bedroom is a cosier affair, with calming blush walls. Both are served by a shower room finished with eye-catching mustard-toned tiles.

On the second floor, the principal bedroom radiates grandeur with a four-poster bed and high, corniced ceilings. Double sash windows draw in the light, while an assortment of antique furniture brings an old-world charm. Also on this floor, a small study area in the landing looks out over the garden. Underfloor heating and solid wood floors bring additional warmth to the family bathroom. Delicate floral wallpaper adorns the walls, complementing the deep green of the tiles in the walk-in shower. A rolltop bath and heritage fittings ensure a sense of opulence.

Continue to the top floor to find a shower and steam room, plus access to a roof terrace complete with an outdoor rainfall shower and absolute privacy among the chimney tops.