£52,000 /Monthly

SHORT LET - ALL BILLS INCLUDED An elegant Chelsea townhouse to rent with period charm and modern comforts moments from the riverside buzz. Tucked behind manicured hedges a stone's throw from the dynamic Chelsea riverside, this four-bedroom townhouse offers a rare balance of serenity and city living. Beyond the wrought-iron gate and up a flight of stone steps, the front door opens into a five-floor home defined by grand proportions and timeless character. Period features and an expansive footprint bring both calm and charm to everyday living here, right at the heart of an enclave that was once a stomping ground for the literary greats from Bram Stoker to T.S. Eliot. The flagstone entrance hall sets a distinguished tone, transitioning into warm timber underfoot as you step into the formal dining room. Period details draw the eye delicate cornicing crowns the ceiling, cast-iron radiators lend a decorative flourish and a stately antique fireplace anchors the space. Natural light pours through towering sash windows, illuminating every detail. Follow the central hallway to the heart of the home: a generous kitchen tailored for entertaining. Sage cabinetry conceals state-of-the-art appliances, dual sinks add functionality, and a dining table invites relaxed gatherings. Bespoke shelving and expansive sash windows, illuminating every detail. Follow the central hallway to the heart of the home: a generous kitchen tailored for entertaining. Sage cabinetry conceals state-of-the-art appliances, dual sinks add functionality, and a dining table invites relaxed gatherings. Bespoke shelving and expansive sash windows continue the sense of light and comfort. On the same floor, a library is set for quiet reflection, while on the half-landing above, a gym with a shower room provides an energising space to retreat to. The piece de resistance of the home's social spaces is the first-floor reception room. Double doors open into a room that spans the width of the house, bathed in daylight from a bank of south-facing sash windows. Here, art-covered walls and a decorative fireplace backdrop both intimate evenings and lively dinner parties, with a dining space at one end and a cosy lounge at the other. Ascend the sweeping spiral staircase to the principal suite, which claims the entire second floor. Gallerywhite 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. Location All the delights Chelsea has to offer are on your doorstep at Cheyne Walk, where a waterside location unites with urban convenience