Quiet, light, 2-bedroom river-facing condo in heart of SE1 London

Description

This apartment is our home, available during occasional sabbatical or research leave (see dates below). We are both university academics (one now retired) and have worked in UK Law Schools for over 30 years. Our apartment is very bright, and well situated, facing the Thames, in a quiet, contemporary development, with minimal street or road noise, in landscaped gardens in Central London. The apartment is on the 5th floor (with elevator as well as stairs), and has beautiful river views from the large living room, and balcony (with chairs and table) through sliding doors off the living room. This also overlooks prize-winning landscaped water gardens (with ducks and occasional heron). There is 24/ 7 concierge services. The complex also has a gym (recently renovated). The spacious living room is very light, with double-doors through to the hallway, glass dining table, two sofas and large arm chair. Excellent fiber-optic high-speed wi-fi, digital flat screen smart television with dolby soundbar and netflix etc, also separate dvd player. The apartment has an en-suite master bedroom, with (UK) king-sized mattress, modern bathroom fixtures (including a bidet and bath with shower), Second bathroom with shower stall. The second bedroom acts as a home office, with adjustable sitting/ standing desk, book shelves, office chair, and single bed. There is a modern, well-equipped kitchen (microwave, grill, oven, washer/ dryer machine, dishwasher), which is fully equipped (with cafetiere, coffee grinder, blender, toaster etc). The second sofa/ John Lewis contemporary day-bed in the living room makes an excellent spot for relaxing, listening to music, watching tv, and for occasional guests. Utilities are included, fortnightly clean, and the cost of a standard final clean after leaving. The apartment is approx 7 minutes walk to Bermondsey Station (on the Jubilee Line). Northern and Central Line stations are also within 15-20 minutes walk. Going west along the river from the apartment complex, you will pass the Bridge Theatre, London's City Hall, the Globe Theatre, Tate Modern, and South Bank (London's premier arts-complex, including the National Theatre, and Royal Festival Hall). Across the river is the Tower of London, opposite is St Katherine's Docks, and beyond that the City, Covent Garden and the West End. The Barbican and Brick Lane can be easily reached (by foot or public transportation). Subway and buses close to the apartment provide excellent access to different parts of London. As well as Jubilee Line stations (nearest, Bermondsey, approx 7 minutes walk), 5 minutes walk are buses to Bloomsbury (SOAS, UCL, passing King's, LSE and SBU). River boat transportation also takes you west towards Westminster and east to Canary Wharf and Greenwich. Within 5-10 minutes walk, there are a range of local supermarkets. Borough market is 25 minutes walk away, with a smaller market/ outdoor food area/ grocery stores closer by. A large Waitrose is 20 minutes walk away. The apartment is located in Shad Thames, a spectacular area of ultra-modern and historic buildings in what was the old warehouse district, and is now a mixture of conversions, new condos, restaurants (for outdoor and indoor eating), and stunning architecture.