Madonna he may be dominating the headlines with his latest music, but one of his old houses is now stealing the limelight. The gorgeous South Kensington mews home that once belonged to the Queen of Pop and her ex-husband, film producer Guy Ritchie, has hit the rental market, giving fans a rare chance to live in a home that has housed music royalty and Hollywood stars alike.London property is more than just a celebrity home. Before Daniel Craig became James Bond, the actor called the house home on screen in 2004’s cult film Layer Cake, adding another chapter to the place’s mysterious story.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s former London home is back on the rental market
Tucked away behind whitewashed bricks on Queen’s Gate Mews, the two-bedroom house dates back to the 1860s, when it served as a coach house. Madonna is said to have moved to the area in the early years of her relationship with Guy Ritchie, before the couple married in 2000.Over the years, the building has retained its Victorian character while blending with modern design, making it one of London’s most iconic buildings.
The house also has Hollywood connections
Daniel Craig in Layer Cake
The famous information about this place does not end with Madonna. Director Matthew Vaughn chose the building as the London residence of Daniel Craig’s unnamed protagonist in Layer Cake, a classic crime thriller that helped pave the way for Craig’s role as James Bond.The surrounding Queen’s Gate Mews has also featured in films including Performance and The Bank Job, making the quiet street a popular destination for film fans.
A look inside Madonna’s old house
Spread over approximately 1,540 square feet, the home combines period architecture with industrial-inspired interiors. There are dark wooden floors, metal plumbing and a stainless steel kitchen said to have been designed by Guy Ritchie, with a Falcon cooker.
Guy Ritchie is credited with pioneering the stainless steel kitchen design. (Photo: Dexters)
Large arched windows fill the living area with natural light, while built-in bookshelves, a reception desk and a six-seater dining area create a warm, inviting atmosphere.
An open space with a dining area. (Photo: Dexters)
Upstairs, the house has two bedrooms, a dedicated study and two bathrooms. The master bedroom opens onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the beautiful landscape, while the master bathroom retains one of the home’s most striking features, an exposed Victorian brick patio that frames a freestanding bathtub finished in beautiful Carrara stone.
Inside the original room. (Photo: Dexters)
Here’s how much Madonna’s former home costs to rent
The prestigious residence is available through Dexters for $2,075 per week, or approximately $8,992 per month.His place is another big picture. Residents are within walking distance of Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum and South Kensington Underground station, putting some of London’s best sights on their doorstep.
Madonna still has a good reputation for goods
While Madonna sold her South Kensington home years ago, her estate remains one of the most impressive in entertainment. The singer is believed to own a Georgian townhouse in London’s Marylebone, a three-town house on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, an equestrian estate in the Hamptons, several homes in Los Angeles, and an 18th-century mansion in Sintra, Portugal.The historic Queen’s Gate Mews, however, offers a number of luxury properties to match, a fascinating combination of celebrity history, film history and timeless London architecture. For fans of Madonna, Guy Ritchie or Daniel Craig, it’s more than just another rental series; it’s a home with a story set in every room.