Have to admit I had fairly high hopes for our stay at Kalpnas's place - which she and her husband managed to not only meet but exceed by leaps and bounds! The apartment, which is actually two floors of their house, is simply magnificent, only exceeded by our hosts hospitality. Especially having dinner with the two of them on one of the nights was a truly memorable experience which my buddy and I did absolutely enjoy, from the simply delicious food to the engaging conversations we had.
Kalpna helped when we asked for it, otherwise left us alone without question. Maybe this is not the place to go if you want absolute 100% privacy since you are, after all, based in your hosts' house, but if travelling for you is as it is for us a means to also get into contact with interesting locals, this simply can't be beat. And to boot, Wanstead is a truly remarkable little gem of a suburb with a slew of recommendable options, be that pubs, restaurants or shops for self-catering.
Next time I'll come to London, I know where to stay for sure if I get the option! Thank you very much, Kalpna!