Welcoming apartment with garden in Hackney, East London
Apartment • Greater London United Kingdom
2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Primary home
Exchange types accepted
Simultaneous
Non-Simultaneous
Non-Reciprocal & Globe
Hospitality
Statistics
Listed October 2023
Views 878
General overview
Our London home is a characterful, well-equipped apartment with sunny, south-facing garden and terrace in Clapton, Hackney. It's just a short walk from some of East London's highlights, including excellent cafes, bars and restaurants, Chatsworth Market, London Fields, Victoria Park and the Lea Valley for hiking into the local wetlands and along the river Lea.
The space
We have a modern, well-equipped kitchen and living room, with a breakfast bar as well as dining table. Our bedroom features ample storage and a king-size bed and a bay window with a desk and chair for those wishing to work. To the rear, we have a sunny, south-facing garden and terrace, lined with trees and plenty of local birdlife, providing a calm oasis from the city. Here, there's a barbecue and a six-seater table and chairs.
Guest access
We're located in the lower-ground floor flat, with access via steps at the entrance.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Coffee machine
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
Air conditioning
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Wheelchair accessible
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Home cinema
Toys
Gym
Sauna
BBQ
Pool
Hot tub
Balcony
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Kosher home
Meat-free kitchen
Gated community
EV Home Charger
Bikes
Camping gear
Kayak
Tennis court
Standup paddleboard
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Budget
Romantic
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Good public transport
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
Clapton is a buoyant neighbourhood within Hackney – one of London's most charismatic boroughs. Within easy reach are some of London's best cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as a wide range of entertainment from cinemas and theatres to city farms and museums. It's also well located for those seeking green space, with the River Lea and its wetlands on the doorstep, Hackney Downs and Victoria Park and London Fields all just a short walk away, while the nearby Olympic Park is one of the city's most dynamic districts, combining nature, culture and shopping alongside outdoor sculpture.
Getting to my home
It's well connected to destinations throughout London via local stations Hackney Central or Hackney Downs, or the many buses that head to central London.
Nearest airport
All London airports are a maximum of 1hr30mins away from door to door. London Stansted can be reached in 1hr.
Getting around
We are two minutes away from a wide range of supermarkets, bakeries, cafes and general stores. At the end of the road are a wide range of buses to various destinations throughout London. Hackney is a very walkable borough. Local rental bikes are also commonly found.
Map of Approximate Location
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