madonna may be dominating the headlines with his latest music, but one of his former homes is now stealing the spotlight. A charming South Kensington mews house once owned by the pop queen and her ex-husband, filmmaker Guy Ritchie, has hit the rental market, giving fans a rare chance to live in a property that has hosted music royalty and Hollywood stars.London property is more than just a celebrity home. Before Daniel Craig became James Bond, the actor called the house to the screen in the 2004 cult thriller Layer Cake, adding another chapter to the property’s remarkable history.
Madonna and Guy Ritchie’s former London home is back on the rental market
Tucked away behind a sober whitewashed brick facade in Queen’s Gate Mews, the two-bedroom house dates back to the 1860s when it served as a coach house. Madonna moved into the property during the early years of her relationship with Guy Ritchie, before the couple tied the knot in 2000.Over the years, the historic house has retained much of its Victorian character while adopting a modern design, making it one of London’s most distinctive 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 residence of Daniel Craig’s anonymous protagonist in Layer Cake, the stylish crime thriller that helped pave the way for Craig’s casting as James Bond.The area around Queen’s Gate Mews has also featured in films such as Performance and The Bank Job, making the quiet cobbled street a familiar place for film enthusiasts.
A look at 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 features dark wood floors, exposed steel ventilation pipes and a stainless steel kitchen designed by Guy Ritchie, with a Falcon cooker.
Guy Ritchie is behind the design of the home’s stainless steel kitchen. (Photo: Dexters)
Large arched windows flood the living space with natural light, while built-in bookshelves, a separate reception area and a six-seater dinette create a warm and lively atmosphere.
The open plan living and dining area. (Photo: Dexters)
Upstairs, the property offers two bedrooms, a dedicated study and two bathrooms. The master bedroom opens onto a Juliet balcony overlooking the picturesque mews, while the master bathroom retains one of the house’s most striking original features, an exposed Victorian brick arch framing a freestanding bath finished in elegant Carrara marble.
Inside the master bedroom. (Photo: Dexters)
Here’s how much it costs to rent Madonna’s former home
The celebrity residency is currently available through Dexters for £2,075 per week, or approximately £8,992 per month.Its location is another major attraction. Residents are within walking distance of Hyde Park, the Royal Albert Hall, the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Natural History Museum and South Kensington tube station, putting some of London’s most iconic attractions on the doorstep.
Madonna still has an enviable property portfolio
Although 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 residence of Queen’s Gate Mews, however, offers something that few luxury properties can match, a fascinating combination of celebrity history, film legacy and timeless London architecture. For fans of Madonna, Guy Ritchie or Daniel Craig, it’s more than just another rental listing; it is a house with a history recorded in every room.