Kensington Gardens Square, London, W2 2 bed apartment to rent - £7,774 pcm (£1,794 pw)

Positioned in the heart of Bayswater, this two-bedroom lateral apartment is a sophisticated canvas for city living. Take the lift upstairs and a spacious kitchen, dining and reception room makes a welcoming first impression. There’s a tranquil atmosphere drawn with whitewashed walls and pale timber floors, with sunlight filtered through a series of dark-framed windows and French doors.

The kitchen is sleek and streamlined, with glossy worktops and wooden cabinetry, plus hi-tech Miele appliances and silver pendant lights. A central island doubles as a breakfast bar, while a banquette sofa is neatly integrated beneath mirrored walls. The living and dining area is a thoroughly modern affair, with cool tones in abundance across the muted blue tuxedo sofa, greyscale dining chairs, glass tables and mirrored display units that frame a large television. Full-height curtains can be drawn to keep things cosy, while a private terrace lies beyond the glazed French doors.

Two bedroom suites are pared-back in design and calming in atmosphere, benefitting from the air cooling system which runs throughout the property. In the principal bedroom, soft carpets run underfoot and integrated wardrobes provide plenty of storage. It’s served by a stylish en suite bathroom, crafted with modish stone tiles and a walk-in rainfall shower. The guest bedroom suite is equally as soothing, and enjoys an inviting bathtub in its bathroom.

Location
Positioned just moments away from the upmarket boutiques and eateries that line Westbourne Grove, Kensington Gardens Square is enviably placed to enjoy the best Notting Hill has to offer. Psycle and 1Rebel are nearby for invigorating workouts, followed by brunch at Beam or Sunday in Brooklyn. Pick up groceries at Planet Organic before heading to Portobello Road for its array of antiques stalls. The expansive lawns of Hyde Park can be reached in under ten minutes, which is ideal for runners and warm-weather picnics – or if you like outdoor swimming, there’s the Serpentine Lido. Head to The Cow, a coveted watering hole, for evening drinks and oysters.

Bayswater - 4 mins (Circle, District)
Queensway - 7 mins (Circle)