The pros and cons of this place:
Pros:
1. Location is great for auto access off the Great North Way, there are buses close by to all parts of north-west London (including tube stations), it is walkable to shops, restaurants, and commercial areas.
2. Spacious. It's a large house -- the owner's bedroom and a sun-porch are locked and not accessible but there is still plenty of space (two bedrooms upstairs (one with a bunk bed), two large downstairs rooms, a large kitchen and eat-in area.
3. It is a detached, private house, no issue with noisy neighbors. There is a small park with a brook almost opposite.
4. The neigborhood feels safe and secure.
5. Tony is easy to deal with and responsive to questions.
Cons:
1. Traffic noise from the nearby Great North Way. It's less noticeable with windows closed but a constant background if the windows are opened for air..
2. The house needs updating to feel comfortable, it is decidedly not modern. The kitchen is equipped with stuff that is serviceable but old and worn (e.g. electric kettle, toaster, saucepans). The closets, lighting, furniture, carpets and decor throughout the house are all dated.
3. It needs a good cleaning. The downstairs shower is dirty and as far as we were concerned, not usable. The kitchen window-sills and blinds were dirty.
4. There is plentiful hot water in the upstairs shower but the temperature can't be regulated and is very hot.