Near Tower Bridge - Entire Floor (70m2/750sq. ft.) in London Townhouse

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THE ACCOMMODATION Perfect for a couple or two family members or a single person. (Not suitable for children under 8 but an older child would be welcome). Although this long-term rental is for a maximum of two people, there’s room for up to two guests so you’re welcome to have family members and friends to stay. I just need some notice so we can make up beds etc. You’ll have the entire 70m2/750 sq. ft top floor (2nd floor, American 3rd) of the house to yourselves, consisting of 2 bedrooms, large open plan kitchen/dining/living room and bathroom. It’s warm, light and spacious, has been completely refurbished but retains original period features. (The house dates from the 1780s.) Double-glazed windows keep noise and draughts to a minimum. The rent of £2180 per month is equivalent to £503 per week and includes all bills (electricity, gas, council tax, water, wifi, TV licence) and fortnightly cleaning. Bed linen and towels are provided. The 2 double bedrooms interconnect with folding doors which can be opened to make one large room. The bedrooms can be made up with super-king size double beds or twin beds. The rear bedroom has a sunny south facing balcony, which is perfect for taking breakfast or catching the last rays of sun in summer. The front bedroom doubles as a study and contains a desk and plenty of shelves. The bathroom has a bath and shower and a heated towel rail means that the bathroom is always cosy in winter and that your towels are warm and dry. Limitless hot water is provided by the combi-boiler. The large open-plan kitchen/dining/living room is equipped with dishwasher, fridge, gas/electric cooker, microwave oven, dining table and chairs as well as a comfy sofa and 32 inch television. Central-heating can be switched on or off as needed and the temperature of each radiator can be adjusted individually. Other items include a hair dryer, toaster, kettle and all the usual pots, pans, crockery, utensils, cutlery etc. There’s plenty of storage in two wardrobes and several good-sized cupboards and shelves. Washing machine, iron and ironing board are in a utility room off the stairs. There’s no dryer but clothes airers for hanging washing on are available. I live on the lower floors and also let out a room on the first floor so although you are totally independent, I’m on hand if any problems arise and can give advice about the local area and London in general. N.B. Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the property including the balcony, front porch and garden. THE AREA Bermondsey is a great place to live. The house is a 15 minute walk from the River Thames and Tower Bridge and 5 minutes from historic Bermondsey Street and its coffee shops, restaurants and galleries. The area is known for its food markets and antiques market. Borough Market, Tate Modern and Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre are in walking distance. Nearby convenience stores and supermarkets are open 7/7. The park across the road has a circular running track for anyone wanting to stay fit! GETTING AROUND Buses stop on the street close to the house every few minutes taking you to the West End and its theatres and shops in 20 - 30 minutes or to super-trendy Shoreditch, The City, and Liverpool Street station (20 minutes). Bermondsey station on the Jubilee line is a 10 minute walk from the house so you can reach most parts of central London in 30 - 40 minutes door-to-door. Some examples of travel times to various campuses and institutions on foot, by bus or Underground: 15 – 20 minutes: Guy’s Hospital, London College of Communication, South Bank University 20 - 25 minutes: King’s College, Courtauld Institute, London School of Economics, London Met Universtity, School of Management - Canary Wharf, Bayes Business School 30 – 40 minutes: School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University College (UCL), Birkbeck, Goldsmith’s College, British Library, British Museum