A Chelsea Townhouse on a Quiet Square, Three Minutes from the Thames
Flood Walk runs along the southern edge of Chelsea's most residential quarter, a short block from the Thames and within easy reach of everything—the Saatchi Gallery, the Saturday farmers' market at Duke of York Square, the Chelsea Physic Garden (one of the oldest in Britain, founded 1673, and genuinely two minutes from the front door). Its fashion designer owner has furnished this townhouse with rich colors, design books, and a proper kitchen. The Chelsea Physic Garden is two minutes on foot; the Thames embankment is three. Sloane Square station is an 11-minute walk. The Saatchi Gallery, Duke of York Square's Saturday market, and some of London's better restaurants are within a kilometer.
The open-plan kitchen runs to a double oven, dishwasher, and island seating for informal meals. The living room has an HDTV with streaming services and a shelf of design and architecture books. A dedicated workspace occupies a quiet corner. Room-darkening blinds throughout. Bluetooth sound system. Air conditioning in the primary suite; central heating throughout the house.
The house sits on a quiet residential square, with a shared entrance path and no garden.
What we love
Spread across three floors of beautifully selected, fashion-forward design, this Victorian gem perfectly captures the feeling of living like a stylish local rather. The magic of the location lies in its walkability. You can spend your morning wandering through the 17th-century walled acres of the Chelsea Physic Garden just two minutes away, your afternoon exploring the world-class Saatchi Gallery, and your evening strolling along the nearby Thames Embankment before heading back to sink into your top-floor suite. It is a wonderfully polished sanctuary that puts the very best of London’s high-end culinary and design scenes right at your doorstep.
Layout
This vacation home for rent in Chelsea, London sleeps up to four guests on three stories. The kitchen, dining, and sitting room occupy the ground floor. The double guest bedroom and its private bathroom are on the middle floor. The primary suite (super king bedroom and en suite) takes the top floor, with air conditioning. One sofa bed in the living room for a fifth guest is available by arrangement with the host.
- Bedroom 1 — Super King, en suite, top floor, A/C
- Bedroom 2 — Double, private bathroom, middle floor
Good to know
Self check-in via lockbox. Families welcome: up to two adults and three children. Pets allowed on the ground floor (a dog gate is provided). Shoes off on carpeted upper floors. No parties or events. Locked cupboards throughout the house contain the owner's personal items. Street parking nearby is paid. The nearest tube is Sloane Square (District and Circle lines), 11 minutes on foot.
Amenities & services
Wi-Fi, air conditioning (primary suite), central heating, fully equipped kitchen, double oven, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, coffee maker, kettle, toaster, dining table, island seating, HDTV (Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fire TV, Netflix), Bluetooth sound system, dedicated workspace, washing machine, tumble dryer, bath, hair dryer, iron, bed linen, extra pillows and blankets, room-darkening blinds, wardrobe and chest of drawers, books and reading material, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide alarm, exterior security camera (Ring doorbell), private entrance, lockbox self check-in, pets allowed (ground floor)
Around
Chelsea was designed for walking. The Thames embankment is three minutes on foot, Battersea Park roughly 14 minutes. The Chelsea Physic Garden (four walled acres, founded 1673, Britain's oldest surviving botanical garden after Oxford) is two minutes away. The Saturday farmers' market at Duke of York Square is nine minutes on foot and well-stocked on a Saturday morning. The Saatchi Gallery occupies the same square. Josephine, Claude Bossi's French bouchon on Fulham Road, is an 11-minute walk. The Kings Road runs parallel to the north. The Thames runs along the south.
Location
Chelsea, London, England. Nearest airports: London City (LCY, 15km), London Heathrow (LHR, 20km)
Best time to visit
Chelsea is a year-round destination. The Chelsea Flower Show runs in May. Late September and October are quieter and particularly good for the Physic Garden.
