First floor multi level apartment, Pimlico

United Kingdom - London - Pimlico

Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Elegant drawing room with high ceiling
Elegant drawing room with high ceiling
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Outside balcony off the drawing room
Outside balcony off the drawing room
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Planted troughs on the balcony
Planted troughs on the balcony
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Dining room, also makes a good work space
Dining room, also makes a good work space
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Compact but well equipped kitchen
Compact but well equipped kitchen
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Master bedroom with high ceiling
Master bedroom with high ceiling
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Master bedroom, high ceiling and door to balcony
Master bedroom, high ceiling and door to balcony
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Master bathroom with bath and shower
Master bathroom with bath and shower
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Spare bedroom
Spare bedroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Wet room opposite spare bedroom
Wet room opposite spare bedroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Wet room opposite spare bedroom
Wet room opposite spare bedroom
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Winter view from the building entrance
Winter view from the building entrance
Home exhange in,United Kingdom,Pimlico,Artist impression of the building
Artist impression of the building
  • Sleeping capacity3
  • Bedrooms2
  • Bathrooms2

Non-simultaneous Home Exchange

Simultaneous Home Exchange

Smoking Not Allowed

No Children Please

Use of Personal Car is not possible

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Our Home For Exchange

Description of the home we are offering for exchange

Beautifully furnished period first floor multi level apartment with outside space in quiet Pimlico (Zone 1) residential street.
PLEASE NOTE ... the flat itself is on 3 floors, in addition to the one flight of stairs up to the flat's own front door.
- Master bedroom and drawing room at flat 3 entrance level (with the period high ceilings)
- Spare bedroom and the 2 bathrooms (one en suite with master bedroom) on the lower level
- Kitchen and dining room on upper level

Type

Apartment/ Main Residence


Amenities

  • Balcony / Deck
  • Cleaning service available
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes Washer
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Furnished with Antiques
  • Heating
  • Electronics Docking Station
  • Terrace / Patio

Entertainment

  • DVD
  • TV
  • Wireless Internet (WiFi)

Extras

  • None

Setting

  • Urban

Neighbourhood

Description of our neighbourhood and surrounding area

Pimlico is a hidden bijou part of London; the flat has virtually no passing traffic yet it is walking distance from the vibrant and buzzing neighbourhood abundance of international cafes, restaurants and pubs - Indian, Spanish, Thai, Brazilian, Mexican, Turkish, Italian, English, Middle Eastern - all within a few minutes’ walk of the property. There are several supermarkets - none more than 5 minutes’ walk away, most within minutes. There are also numerous delicatessens and Tatchbrook Street Market serving freshly cooked take away luncheons (5 days a week); Fridays and Saturdays bring a butcher and fishmonger. This little market is just 2 minutes walk away. There are 3 cash ATM’s and a Post Office within 3 minutes’ walk.

TRANSPORT Links are outstanding. Choice of three tube lines (District, Circle and Victoria lines) within less than ten minutes walk. Also mainline trains from one of the largest London stations (Victoria), as well as Vauxhall (15 minutes walk). Coach services from Victoria Coach Station are but 12 minutes away.

UNDERGROUND/TUBE - Nearest Stations
•Victoria (Victoria line, District&Circle line) - 10 minutes' walk
•Pimlico (Victoria Line) - 4 minutes' walk
MAINLINE RAILWAY STATIONS
- Victoria – 9 minutes’ walk (trains to the South West and 30 minute train ride directly into Gatwick Airport)
- Vauxhall – 15 minutes’ walk (2 stops on the Victoria line from Victoria, 1 stop from Pimlico)
-Charing Cross – 30 minutes’ walk (3 stops on the D& C line from Victoria)
COACHES
Victoria Coach Station – 12 minutes’ walk (coaches to all airports as well as most major cities)
TAXIS
An endless stream of black taxis – day and night - can be found 1 minute away on Belgrave Road.
BICYCLES
Santander Cycle Hire … virtually outside plus 2 others in under 3 minutes’ walk
ON FOOT
River Thames - 5 minute's walk
Tate Britain - 10 minutes’ walk
Belgravia - 12 minutes’ walk
Westminster Abbey - 15 minutes’ walk
Buckingham Palace and St James' Park - 15 minutes’ walk
Chelsea, Sloane Square and the ever inviting Kings Road - 15 minutes’ walk
China Town - 30 minutes' walk
Knightsbridge, Harrods, Harvey Nichols - 20 minutes’ walk
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben - 20 minutes’ walk
Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, National Gallery& Portrait Gallery - 30 minutes’ walk
Leicester Square, Soho, China Town, Covent Garden - 30 minutes’ walk
Theatre district – 30 minutes’ walk
The Southbank (London Eye, National Theatre, British Film Institute, Queen Elizabeth Hall) - 30 minutes’ walk
Marble Arch, Oxford Street – 30 minutes’ walk

Outdoor Activities

  • Biking
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Public Swimming Pool
  • River

Leisure

  • Park / Playground
  • Cafés
  • Gym / Health Club
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
  • Park / Playground

Cultural Activities

  • Concerts
  • Galleries
  • Museums
  • Opera
  • Popular Monuments
  • Theatre

Transport Nearby

  • Bus
  • Train Station
  • Underground Station

Neighbourhood Services

  • Bakery
  • Corner Shop
  • Pharmacy
  • Supermarket

Attractions

Our home exchange - places to go and things to do while staying in our home

Oh heavens. Where to begin? So much to do and see. All under 30 minutes walk are Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square, Houses of Parliament, 10 Downing Street, St James Park, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, London Eye, Tate Britain, National Gallery, National Portrait Gallery, Royal Accademy, National Theatre, Southbank ... and so it goes on.

Cafes, supermarkets, money machines, post office, pharmacies, etc ... all under 5 minutes walk.

My most favourite local MUST DOS are
Coffee - The Roasting. 2 minute walk.
Brunch - Pimlico Fresh. Under 5 minutes walk.
Spanish Tapas Restaurant - most delicious fresh fresh fresh tapas, all Spanish wines, delightful staff and the best loos in London. 15 minutes walk but worth it.
Grumbles - an institition. Traditional food, great value, established more than 50 years. . 1 minute walk.

I have a big book of all that is easily doable in the area and am happy to share this with you.

Our favourite restaurants


Cafés & bars


Special places to shop


Leisure and cultural activities

  • Tate Britain - 10 mins walk
  • Buckingham Palace - 10 mins walk
  • Queen's Gallery - 10 mins walk

Walks or jogging paths

  • Along the embankment - either way, River Thames side. About 5 minutes walk from the flat.
  • Battersea Park - a huge park on the other side of the river. 15 minutes walk.

Health or fitness clubs


Interesting day trips

  • HAMPTON COURT PALACE - so easy to get to by train. Head to Vauxhall (12 minutes walk or 3 stops on one of many buses) and take the train to Hampton Court. Cross the bridge and the Palace is in front of you. Just could not be easier. The Palace, t
  • Oxford - take the Oxford tube (not a train but a bus) from just north of Victoria station and spend the day dreaming of Morse and visiting the Colleges
  • Brighton ... in under an hour by train from Victoria you have the glorious seaside resort of Brighton. Independent shops, great cafes, a pebble beach, a glorious promenade, fab restaurants, The Lanes for antiques and so much more.

Our Preferences

Our home exchange - here are our Preferences and House Rules

Respect and enjoy this bijou home ...

Conditions

  • No Children Please
  • Pets Not Allowed
  • Smoking Not Allowed
  • Plant Care Needed

Use of Personal Car

  • Use of Personal Car is not possible

Home Exchange Type

  • Non-simultaneous Home Exchange
  • Simultaneous Home Exchange
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