De Beauvoir Square, London, N1 4, N1 4LG

Set on the corner of De Beauvoir’s picturesque garden square, this 1840s Grade II-listed Neo-Jacobean house has been reimagined by interior architect and curator Irenie Studio into a richly layered, life-enhancing home.

Known as OntheSq, the house is both a residence and an immersive backdrop for contemporary design, storytelling and collaboration.

Across four storeys, the home has been sensitively restored and extended, blending historical character with playful, contemporary interventions.

The original oriel windows and curving staircase remain, while new elements, such as a lantern-roofed kitchen and bespoke colour palette, bring a fresh narrative to the space.

Throughout, the interiors are imbued with a sense of wonder.

Inspired by Alice in Wonderland, Irenie has introduced moments of visual surprise: a dining table crafted from salvaged doors by Rio Kobayashi, woven textiles by Tomoyo Tsurumi incorporating remnants of the home’s past, and custom glassware by J.

Hill’s Standard, echoing bottles unearthed during renovation. The lower ground floor hosts the kitchen, where an overhead lantern looks down on maple cabinetry and reclaimed Iroko countertops.

This space opens onto a terraced garden by award-winning garden designer Peter Beardsley.

An oak-framed bench and seating area makes the perfect spot to unwind in the morning sunshine, while steps lead up to a decorative garden with raised beds and a barbecue area.

At the far end, a reclaimed emerald green door from the original house, aptly named the cupboard of curiosity, adds a moment of intrigue.

Upstairs, three bedrooms and three reception rooms, one of which doubles as a snug or fourth bedroom, offer flexible living for a family, sharers or those who work from home.

The stairwell is painted in Rosa Red, a custom shade developed with Fenwick & Tilbrook, referencing the roses of De Beauvoir Square.

Every detail has been considered, from the diamond-patterned tiled floors that mirror the leaded windows to the curated selection of furniture and art by designers including Bethan Laura Wood, Peter Pilotto and Flavia Brändle.

The result is a home that feels both rooted in history and alive with contemporary creativity. No.

9 De Beauvoir Square is a rare opportunity to rent a home that is both a personal sanctuary and a celebration of design.

Please note, this tenancy will constitute a non-assured tenancy outside the Housing Act 1988, as the annual rent exceeds £100,000.