An elegant Chelsea townhouse to rent with period charm and modern comforts moments from the riverside buzz.

Ascend the sweeping spiral staircase to the principal suite, which claims the entire second floor. Gallery-white walls and polished wooden floors bring a contemporary calm, while classical touches – ornate cornicing and a decorative fireplace – ensure the space is grounded in its heritage. An emerald velvet bed and a patterned pouffe create an enticing sleep setting. Through a sliding door, a private living room is a secluded place to relax, a feeling that continues into the en suite bathroom, with its central free-standing bathtub, rainfall shower and garden outlook offering spa-like serenity.

On the floor below, the second bedroom features a walk-in dressing room and a luxurious en suite, complete with its own freestanding bathtub. Another guest sits on the demi-floor and boasts its own study and access via a lift. Meanwhile, the lower ground floor hosts the final bedroom, with an accompanying bathroom, alongside the home’s utility room.

From the kitchen, a glass door leads to a private courtyard garden – a quiet, leafy escape in the heart of Chelsea. Enclosed by mature trees and foliage, the patio is perfectly suited to outdoor dining and evening gatherings. A set of steps descends to the lower ground floor, blending inside and out with ease.