Madonna: His latest music may be dominating the headlines, but one of his former homes is now stealing the spotlight. A beautiful home in South Kensington mews that was once owned by the Queen of Pop and her ex-husband, filmmaker Guy Ritchie, has hit the rental market, giving fans a rare opportunity to live in a property that has hosted music royalty and Hollywood stars.London property is more than just a famous house. Before Daniel Craig became James Bond, the actor called the house home on screen in the 2004 cult crime thriller Layer Cake, adding another chapter to the property’s unique story.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s former London home is back on the rental market
Tucked away behind an understated white-painted brick façade in Queen’s Gate Mews, the two-bedroom house dates back to the 1860s, when it served as a coach house. Madonna reportedly moved into the property in the early years of her relationship with Guy Ritchie, before the couple married in 2000.Over the years, the historic house has retained much of its Victorian character while embracing modern design, making it one of London’s most unique celebrity homes.
The house also has a Hollywood connection
Daniel Craig in Layer Cake
The property’s celebrity credentials don’t end with Madonna. Director Matthew Vaughn chose the house as the London home of Daniel Craig’s unnamed protagonist in Layer Cake, the stylish crime thriller that helped pave the way for Craig’s casting as James Bond.The surrounding Queen’s Gate Mews has also featured films including Performance and The Bank Job, making the quiet cobbled street a familiar location for cinema buffs.
A look inside Madonna’s former home
Spread over approximately 1,540 square feet, the home combines period architecture with industrial-inspired interiors. The open-plan ground floor has dark wood floors, exposed steel ventilation pipes and a stainless-steel kitchen reportedly designed by Guy Ritchie, complete with a Falcon range cooker.
Guy Ritchie is reportedly behind the design of the home’s stainless-steel kitchen. (Image: Dexters)
Large arched sash windows flood the living space with natural light, while built-in bookshelves, a separate reception area and a six-seat dining room create a warm, lived-in feel.
The open-plan living and dining area. (Image: Dexters)
Upstairs, the property offers two bedrooms, a dedicated study and two bathrooms. The master bedroom opens onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the beautiful mews, while the master bathroom preserves one of the house’s most striking original features, an exposed Victorian brick arch that frames a freestanding bathtub finished in beautiful Carrara marble.
Inside the main room. (Image: Dexters)
Here’s how much it costs to rent Madonna’s former home
The celebrity accommodation is currently available through Dexters for £2,075 per week, or approximately £8,992 per month.Its location is another big draw. 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 attractions on their doorstep.
Madonna still owns an impressive property portfolio
While Madonna sold the South Kensington home years ago, her real estate portfolio remains one of the most impressive in the entertainment industry. The singer is believed to own a Georgian townhouse in London’s Marylebone, a triple-wide townhouse 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 former Queen’s Gate Mews residence, however, offers something few luxury properties can match, an interesting mix of artistic history, cinematic heritage and timeless London architecture. For fans of Madonna, Guy Ritchie or Daniel Craig, this is more than just a rental listing; it is a house with a story carved into each room.
