We booked this place for a long stay for family who were visiting us. Ruth's flat was ideal for our elderly parents (ground floor so easily accessible) with a lovely outside garden to enjoy the autumn weather. Furzedown is local to me so it was perfect location-wise but for those who aren’t familiar with the area, it’s very family friendly and quiet. There are a number of stores nearby, including a small supermarket, coffee shops and other amenities. The nearest bus stops are approx 15 minutes walking distance and connect you to both the tube at Tooting Bec or Tooting Broadway and national rail via Streatham with fast trains to Victoria and London Bridge. For those driving - parking is generally available on the road but first come first serve.
The flat was well-furnished and very comfortable, the kitchen is well equipped with a good set of cutlery, pots and pans. Having a dishwasher and washer/dryer was also very convenient given the duration of the stay. The outdoor patio also has garden furniture and gets a good light throughout the day, and the weather had been very co-operative with warm days throughout the stay so it was a great spot to relax during the day.
A few minor issues arose during the stay as one of the radiators did not seem to be working properly, and a small a leak was detected in the main bathroom sink as well as the shower head in the 2nd bathroom (next to the main door) however these were resolved very promptly with Ruth when we raised them.
We highly recommend booking this charming garden flat - it’s ideal if you have family living in the area but need a bit of extra space but equally a wonderful local neighbourhood for those who are visiting London. Tooting Common is a big space nearby with woodlands and playing fields, playgrounds, the famous Tooting Bec Lido which is open to the public in the summer and various facilities but even closer to the flat (10 min walk) there is a small area, Furzedown Rec, for those with young family members that’s got a decent playground and various multisport facilities.