For those looking for a short-term, home-for-now in London with celebrity gleam, this adorable house in the Queen’s Gate Mews area could be just the right thing. Serving up delightful London charm and a bit of unusual buzz, the 1,540-square-foot haven was owned by pop icon Madonna and director Guy Ritchie in the late 1990s and early 2000s when they were together. Now, you can try out living there, too, as it’s available to rent for £2,075 per week.
The white-brick beauty dates back to the early 1860s when William Jackson built these 84 mews houses to be stables and coach houses for the surrounding main houses. Today, the area’s cobblestone streets and darling facades have drawn the attention of many affluent residents as well as filmmakers. It’s been a film location for movies like “Performance” with James Fox in 1970 and “The Bank Job” with Jason Statham in 2008. Before the famous couple sold it, this house, in particular, was even used as a film location for “Layer Cake” starring Daniel Craig and directed by Ritchie’s pal Matthew Vaughn.
Stepping into the cozy yet bright abode, it unfolds with just the right amount of space for a London pied-à-terre or small family home. There’s a charming living room open to the sleek kitchen with stainless steel cabinetry, two bedrooms, and a home office. There’s no green space, but that’s no problem. Hyde Park is just steps from your door, which is the ultimate London backyard.
Dexters South Kensington & Knightsbridge represents the luxe rental listing.
