We spent a month at Melissa's home and it was a perfect spot for us. St James Drive might be one of the best locations in the area. Having both the common and the train station just across the street was fantastic. With a bus stop right around the corner and the tube an easy 15 min. walk away, getting around was very easy.
Bellevue is a wonderful high street with great restaurants and pubs. And the walk to Northcote high street through the common was lovely. With Balham also a short walk away, there were plenty of options for dining and shopping.
The home had everything we needed for such a long stay- a separate office to work from, strong Wifi, an excellent gym that we used daily, and a beautiful and large garden with wonderful trees and plants to look at. The size of the garden and feeling of privacy is definitely unique for a London home and we really appreciated it. The home has quite a bit of art and lots of character, and there were ample supplies of everything we needed. Ocado delivery took care of the rest. :)
We were in London during the extraordinary heatwave so the loft bedroom was not useable, but the AC unit in the main bedroom gave us a respite from the temps reaching 100F.
When we had questions, Edna was very helpful and quick to respond.
We would highly recommend Melissa's home to anyone visiting London. Getting into the city is easy and you get to enjoy the village feel of the SW neighborhoods. And the home is beautifully designed and a lovely space to relax in.