A gallery of inspiring design. Spread across five spacious floors, this townhouse to rent is a picture of elegant eccentricity.

The home’s entrance hallway makes an inviting first impression, with geometric tiles and colourful glass lighting – an atmosphere that continues into the kitchen. Bathed in sunlight from a large bay window, there’s a thoughtful interaction between traditional and eclectic here. Indigo herringbone tiles stretch across the floor, while royal blue cabinetry frames either side of the space. Choose from two stoves: an electric Bosch oven or the teal-toned AGA, the latter of which lends a country-pile feel to the setting. Through double glass doors, a relaxed breakfast room is furnished with floral-patterned antiques.

Upstairs, social life continues in the expansive reception and dining room. While the ornate cornicing, marble fireplace and gold-framed oil paintings offer a heritage feel, there’s a contemporary edge drawn with the relaxed green leather sofa and contemporary portraiture. Swing open the French windows to reveal the private terrace, which overlooks the leafy communal gardens. Beyond the formal dining area, there’s a meditative reading nook set against floor-to-ceiling glazing.

If work calls, there are three tranquil office spaces to choose from. After you’ve clocked off for the day, spend some time in the private gym with its selection of beautifully-crafted equipment – including a boxing pad, gymnastic bar and walking pad. To stretch your legs a little further, there’s the grassy lawns of Eccleston Square’s communal gardens to explore.