My mom and I were coming to London for the first time and I did plenty of research to find a neighborhood to stay in that wasn't in the thick of touristy things but accessible to them when we wanted to participate. The location of Stefano's place is pretty good for that, extremely close to both the Bus and the underground we could access things very quickly. 20-30 min rides could get us to Shoreditch or in the heart of tourism. If I went back I would probably stay a tiny bit closer to things but his place was still very accessible. We were there on an unseasonably hot week in August. Fortunately he has air conditioning in the living room that came to the rescue. You may have noticed searching, but most places in London do not have AC. But due to the hot weather the bedrooms were very warm at night. If I had one complaint it would be that the bedrooms were right on the street which made sleeping in in the mornings a little bit difficult. The traffic could be pretty loud around 8am. Other than that the apartment is very clean and well kept. The kitchen has everything you may need if you wish to cook. The elevator was conveniently close to his front door and getting in and out was very easy. Stefano and his assistant were very quick to respond to any needs my mom and I had throughout our stay.
If you're looking for a spot in a more residential area, with great restaurants nearby, and easy access to transportation, I would definitely recommend a stay at Stefano's home on your visit to London.