London, 2 Bedrooms - 98 m² Apartment for rent

Set within an elegant townhouse dating back to 1881, this two-bedroom apartment pairs its Victorian heritage with a striking contemporary rework by Binom Architects and interior designer César Pazos Sotomayor. Pale stock brick and refined façades speak to the architectural grandeur of South Kensington, while inside the historic footprint has been thoughtfully reinterpreted with a tactile, design-led sensibility — a transformation that earned the home a feature in Architectural Digest in 2018. French wooden panelling by Maya Romanoff wraps the entrance hall, leading into an open-plan reception and dining room where reclaimed parquet flooring, pale-blue walls and oversized sash windows create a light-filled, inviting setting. Full-height mirrors amplify the daylight, while a reclaimed fireplace nods to the building’s past.
Panelled bi-fold doors open to a bespoke kitchen where form meets streamlined function. Green walls provide a playful counterpoint to glossy white cabinetry and polished Italian granite worktops, with vintage pendant lighting adding warmth after dark. Miele appliances are neatly concealed within the joinery, alongside a cleverly integrated wine shelf.
The principal bedroom unfolds as a richly textured retreat, with high-gloss African walnut wardrobes, suede-lined walls and French silk curtains creating a moody, tactile atmosphere. An overhead skylight casts soft daylight across the surfaces and opens onto a private roof terrace — a verdant, sun-soaked spot overlooking the surrounding rooftops. The guest bedroom continues the material story with reclaimed parquet flooring, lapis-blue walls and a reclaimed fireplace, plus a concealed television hidden behind a dielectric mirror. Completing the home, the main bathroom pairs Pakistani onyx with Spanish white marble, while the guest WC layers 19th-century French tiles, a Moroccan washbasin and Japanese cornflower wallpaper by Iksel.