1 bed flat to rent

Porchester Square, London W2

In Porchester Square, rows of towering stucco-fronted townhouses speak of Notting Hill’s esteemed architectural heritage. Beyond a grand portico entrance, this one-bedroom lateral apartment echoes the design-forward sensibilities of its postcode. Spread across the first floor, expect carefully-considered upholstery, contemporary artwork and detailed accents throughout.

The entrance hallway is bright and bold, wrapped in Morris & Co. Wallpaper interspersed with framed prints. Next door, an open-plan kitchen, dining and reception room enjoys high ceilings with neat cornicing and wood floors. An elegant lounge area is backdropped by matching bookshelves and a patterned feature wall, while soft seating is arranged around an Ottoman. A wooden dining table seats six, set beneath contemporary glass pendant lights.

Adjacent, the kitchen is at once artful and ergonomic. Smooth worktops and whitewashed cabinets are emboldened with a mint-green Smeg fridge and an array of colourful plates and pictures. Natural light beams through two full-height sash windows, through which there’s access to a private balcony. Surrounded by cast-iron railings and leafy trees, it’s a tranquil al fresco spot to make the most of London’s sunny days. Continuing the home’s carefully-considered aesthetic palette, the bedroom has been finished in pale pinks and blues. A floral fabric headboard is complemented with modern bedside tables and lamps, while floor-to-ceiling wardrobes offer ample storage. A calming bathroom sits next door, with oversized marble tiles that surround a bathtub.

Location
Porchester Square is a neighbourhood of timeless elegance. Nearby Westbourne Grove is a classic Notting Hill shopping and dining street; pick up a coffee and a croissant at Beam then peruse the high-end fashion and jewellery boutiques beyond. Portobello Road is lined with antique and food stalls, leading to the infamous Electric Cinema for movie nights. Stretch your legs around Hyde Park, then head back for dinner and drinks at Sol’s, The Cleveland Arms or The Princess Royal.

Royal Oak - 5 mins (Circle, Hammersmith & City)
Paddington - 6 mins (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Elizabeth Line, Hammersmith & City)