Steeped in history, this regal six bedroom townhouse for rent is a stepping-stone to refined Mayfair life.

The kitchen is built around a cream-and-chrome Lacanche range, the French range designed for serious cooks. A pot-filler tap sits above for quick and easy prepping, while glass-fronted cabinets hold everything from coupes to coffee cups. Marble-veined worktops run either side, a table for six caters to casual breakfasts and a utility room keeps the mess out of sight.

Next door, the dining room is set for an occasion. A three-tiered crystal chandelier hangs above the table, flanked by crystal sconces and a carved fireplace. Light comes in through the curved bay window, and there’s room for the whole household around the table.

A winding wooden staircase takes you up to the first-floor library, complete with heavy wooden bookcases and an antique desk, as well as the master suite. From here, you can survey the streets below from the curved window nook. Panelled walls, a dedicated dressing area and intricately tiled en suite with a mirrored bath surround and walk-in shower amp up the sense of luxury.

A further four bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged across the first, second and third floors – all neutral toned and marble-clad – while downstairs there’s a maid’s bedroom and bathroom that’s perfect for visiting guests who want their own privacy. Plus, three large vaults offer all the storage space you could need for your wine collection.