Detached house to rent in Tufton Street, London SW1P

Before entering the property, the exterior boasts unique features that add to its character. Entered from one of two possible entrances, including the tradesman's courtyard for easy bike storage, this house covers approximately 2,702 sqft and is arranged over five floors.

The property is entered on the ground floor by the substantial entrance hall, used as a library, featuring a fireplace and beamed ceiling. The ground floor continues with a cloakroom, laundry room, strong room, eat-in kitchen, with walk-in pantry that leads into a courtyard garden.

The first floor comprises two large reception rooms, currently used as the dining room and sitting room, divided by a large landing. Of note, the sitting room benefits from period bay windows, whilst the dining room is serviced by a dumb waiter that connects to the kitchen below. The rooms on each floor are divided by room-size landings, offering ample natural light.

The second and third floors comprise five bedrooms, including three large doubles, and two bathrooms, w/c and a further kitchen. These are separated by well-lit room-sized landings. The principal bedroom is well-proportioned and benefits from an abundance of natural light.

The top floor of the house comprises the sixth bedroom, extensive storage, and a roof terrace entered via the stairs. This storey is subject to lapsed planning permission to extend the sixth bedroom. The roof terrace provides close-up views of Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, and the London Eye, giving a distinctive perspective of London's iconic landmarks.

Tufton Street is a Westminster, London road just outside the Westminster Abbey precinct. The property benefits from fantastic transport links and is close to Waterloo station (overground, Jubilee Line, Bakerloo Line, Northern Line, and the Waterloo and City Line).