Stylish Central London Apartment

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Chic central London apartment in Islington, zone 1. A fusion between contemporary and traditional, tastefully decorated one bedroom, Victorian period apartment located in Barnesbury, Islington.

Zone 1, N1, very central with great transport links on your doorstep. Within close and easy reach to all of London's key attractions, 12 minute bus ride to both Oxford circus and Camden and only 5 min from Kings Cross.

Decorated to a high standard, the apartment is positioned over one floor of a converted Victorian house and has many Victorian features such as sash windows, cast iron radiators, original marble fire fireplace and window shutters. The location is superb being just a ten minute walk from the vibrant and trendy Upper Street. The bedroom overlooks a well kept garden and is perfectly silent considering the apartments location. Very cool in the summer with back to front natural ventilation, and comfortably warm in the wintertime.

Although being able to enjoy the comfort and relaxation of a home, the buzz of vibrant Upper Street, Angel, Kings Cross and Caledonian Road are only moments away. The apartment is set less than 15 minutes from the bustling West End, with an eclectic mix of bars, cafes, cinemas, theatres, clubs, supermarkets, and a vast array of designer shops. Homely, clean, spacious, modern and newly furnished your stay here will be one of luxury with the benefit of being in one of London's most desirable boroughs. This apartment is a typical London home and staying here will give you the experience of living like a traditional Londoner, in the heart of the capital.

Oak flooring with great rugs for a comfortable stay, 32 inch digital plasma TV, cable TV service (freeview), DVD player, ipod or iphone speakers and docking station, fully furnished with extraordinary furniture, automatic central heating, fully fitted contemporary kitchen with fridge & freezer, washing machine, gas hob and oven, microwave, large corner L-shaped sofa in living room for additional guests (sofa bed sleeps 2 very comfortably). There is a double bed in the bedroom (sleeps 2 others), and extra bedding can be offered for people wanting to sleep separately. Bathroom with bath and shower, and storage throughout. Secure entry with intercom, renovated entrance area and stairways to building. Wireless broadband internet, and a courtesy UK mobile phone are in the apartment ready for you to use.

Transport is outside the doorstep. Caledonian Road Overground Station (Zone 1) is a 5-minute walk from the apartment and all frequent bus services are only 30 seconds away. Highbury and Islington National Rail and Underground (Victoria Line) Station is a ten-minute walk from the apartment through the tree-lined picturesque Islington neighbourhood of Barnsbury. St. Pancras Eurostar terminal to Paris and Brussels is less than a 15-minute walk from the apartment and buses connect frequently from close by. Many buses to the West End and other parts of London can be found just as close.

The centre is only a few underground stops away, you could even walk there.

This flat is managed by a professional landlord and his professional support team providing extraordinary preventative maintenance and outstanding customer care, attentive and always available, enhancing your holiday or stay. All maintenance is undertaken in record time with little disruption to the enjoyment of the property. The locality of the apartment is ideal as it is positioned in the heart of N1 (North 1) making it easily accessible to most of the main attractions of London whilst being set in one of London’s most picturesque boroughs. Islington is famous for its nightlife and theaters, it offers an impressive choice to rival the West End. The world famous Sadlers Well Dance Theatre can be reached on foot. Almeida, Union Chapel, O2 academy and live music at local pubs and bars, are just a sample of the incredible range on offer. Well known attractions in the area include the Dickens Museum, the London Canal Museum, Camden Passage antiques market, Chapel Market fruit & veg, Columbia Road flower market, Brick Lane, Broadway Market, Spitafields and Pettycoat Lane. The Emirates football stadium is within walking distance, or a quick bus ride away. The landlord can speak English, Portuguese and Spanish with you.

We use a transparent price policy, so the price given on this website is the total price (plus any fees the website may charge). This price is inclusive of all services in the apartment, even checkout cleaning. There is nothing else to pay, for up to 4 guests the price remains the same.

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