Located in the heart of Silicon Roundabout in the bustling east end neighborhood of Clerkenwell, this sharply crafted 19th century apartment is situated within a buzzing cultural hub of the city but is a private and intimate retreat.
Occupying the ground floor, the sunny and welcoming interiors were remodeled with a mix of modern refinement and a playful retro aesthetic. The living room is a comfy lounge area with warm wood floors, inky color blocked walls and a chic collection of vintage modern furnishings and decor. There’s a cheeky blackboard piece by Glasgow based visual artist David Shrigley and a turntable with a personally selected collection of vinyl to set the mood.
The compact state of the art kitchen comes with a dining area that boasts it’s own chalkboard to inspire your random scribblings and musings and each of the two double bedrooms are bright and dreamy. Come and enjoy this engaging vacation home for rent in London where chic design and luxurious comfort are on tap.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Owner will meet and greet. Welcome kit with kitchen essentials, 4G Wifi, satellite cable TV with Netflix, stereo audio system with turntable and selection of old and new vinyl, USB adaptors, iPod docks, books and guides with personal recommendations. Housekeeping and laundry facilities with hotel-quality towels and sheets (refreshed when you stay longer than a week).
AROUND
Just off City Road at the crossroads between Shoreditch, the techy vibe of Clerkenwell and leafy Islington, you are minutes from central London. The industrial east end area of Shoreditch whose gritty roots have undergone the inevitable hipster gentrification over the years, is bordered by the colors and flavors of Brick Lane’s “curry mile” to the east and the city center to the west. A fascinating mix of international cultures rub up against the newly trendy and historic aspects, from the Old Spitalfields marketplace to the fashionista and art scene, it’s emerged as a cool east end destination. London of course is more than the sum of it’s parts and represents the vast multicultural diversity that makes it a truly global city. The historic splendor and iconic landmarks are legion here, from Westminster Abbey and Big Ben to The Tower and Buckingham Palace, the city is a blend of world heritage and modern capital might all contained within it’s original medieval boundaries along the Thames. The glittering west end neighborhoods of Knightsbridge, Mayfair, Soho, Kensington, Notting Hill, Chelsea, Portobello Road and Camden encompass the core of the city which also boasts more lush parkland than any other world capital and an abundance of variety to discover.
LOCATION
London, England. Nearest Airport: City Airport (8 miles)
BEST TIME TO VISIT: Year round
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