CREATIVE FLAT IN CENTRAL LONDON

Charming flat in central London, perfectly situated just off Old Street.

I am an experimental filmmaker and multi-media creative in my 20s, as my colourfully dilapidated flat suggests! I work from home so can be flexible. I am open to offers for home exchanges all over the world: particularly in Paris, Rome, Berlin, Budapest, New York, LA, and Atlanta, as these cities are more explicitly linked to my film work, but very open minded and would welcome more rural options too!

This is a beautiful space in an old Victorian building. It is humble in comparison to some of what is advertised here... but well-loved, safe, functional, and LGBTQ friendly: a place to reflect, be creative, and an ideal springboard from which to explore the city.

There is both a double bed and a sofa which pulls out to become a small double. The bathroom has a bath and shower. The kitchen is equipped with a fridge/freezer, washing machine, microwave, and toaster, alongside the other usual amenities, and there is a lovely old walnut desk in the sitting room to read and write from.

This is a private first floor flat up one flight of stairs.

There is a cat who lives with me but she will be elsewhere when you are here!

About the location

The flat is in an extraordinarily well-placed area in Zone 1: situated between the old City and the river, and the bustle of Hackney. Simply look at the map. :) There are many magical spots within walking distance... from the Barbican to St Paul`s cathedral. There are also excellent transport links, with reliable buses 4 minutes walk from the flat; Old Street tube station approx. 5 minutes away; and hire bikes nearby.

In terms of food: there is a boulangerie next door, kebab and other fast food options over the road, and a supermarket about a minute away.

Despite proximity to the hustle of London life, this is a relatively peaceful street - highly pedestrianised with mostly cyclists commuting. The peacefulness is amplified by the wonderful trees nearby in Hoxton square, in Joe White Gardens which has a tennis court, and at Bunhill cemetery which is home to the grave of William Blake. :)

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