This apartment is a gem. The location is fantastic - in a picturesque street just off Columbia Road, above the owners amazing looking Southern Italian restaurant. The entrance is an intriguing old side door, with stairs leading up to a front door shaded by a beautiful wisteria tree. I didn't think the photos did the apartment justice - I found it bigger than I expected and absolutely oozing with originality and charm. It's obviously been lovingly furnished and decorated by someone with a really good eye- lots of original features and some really nice touches like the fresh, pretty flowers in the lounge. We stayed during the week and loved the quiet community feel of the area, and the local shops, bakeries and pubs. Yet you are really close to Shoreditch, Hackney and Old Street too. Loved our stay - we'll be back!