SUMMARY
Self contained architect designed whole apartment. This live / work space has a kingsize bed in the basement level, alongside the kitchen/diner and living area. There is a large screen TV, radio and sofabed in the living area - this sofabed can optionally be used as 2nd small bed. The bathroom includes wetroom shower and washer dryer, but no bath.
Ground / Entrance level is workspace with two well lit desk spaces, ergonomic office chairs and another sofa. There is Fast fibre WiFi available throughout.
Located in a former shop unit on the high street and 12 mins walk from Kings Cross station. It's central position is within walking distance of Islington's Upper Street and the new shops and restaurants at Granary Square which are a short walk along the scenic canal.
An excellent location to explore London or base to travel by train from Kings Cross station / St Pancras to other locations in the UK or by Eurostar to the continent whose terminal is 14min walk.
THE SPACE
Split across two main levels the property is open plan with office / desk area at raised ground level and king size bed with quality spring mattress in the sleeping area and sofabed (optional 2nd bed) and dining table in the living space.
The kitchen area at basement level has fridge freezer, combi/microwave oven, dishwasher, induction hobs, kettle, toaster, Nespresso machine. Along with plates, wine glasses etc.
Wetroom/shower/WC are in a room off the living area supplied with high quality toiletries. There is a hairdryer and ironing board along with washing machine with built in dryer also available.
The property has electric underfloor heating and smart lights controlled by remote.
NEIGHBOURHOOD
Caledonian Road, 12min walk from Kings Cross, contains lots of small shops and retailers with some new health food shops and convenience stores, chemists and supermarkets very close by.
We are near to the Regents canal which is a short scenic walk to the newly developed Granary Square which houses the largest US tech companies and Central St Martins art college along with shops and restaurants around a fantastic public space with fountains. Further along the canal is Camden and a Regents Park.
To the north are the historic london parks and architectural squares of Barnsbury with some traditional pubs on the walk towards Upper Street or Angel.
There is plenty of public transport available including the overground which will take you east/west to Hampstead or Hackney. Kings Cross is a major interchange for tube lines and St Pancras has trains to the rest of the Uk or even the Eurostar to Europe.
There is no residents car parking at the property but taxis can drop off and parking meters can be used for stays of up to 2hrs.
NO CHILDREN UNDER 12yrs
Due to open riser stairs and several level changes the space is not suitable for very young children or toddlers but children over 12 are welcome and it is assumed might use the smaller sofa bed in the living area for sleeping.
CHECK IN
I meet guests at check in to introduce them to the space and answer any questions and am available via VRBO app or telephone during the stay.
USE OF SOFA BED
Please advise when booking if you intend to use this so a second set of bedding can be prepared.
