This "English" basement was ideal for our English family. Claudia gave us a warm, friendly welcome and was upstairs if we had needed her, but the basement was exclusively ours and very private with our own secure (double locked) door. The place is nicely renovated and surprisingly not damp. The air-con kept it pleasantly cool and fresh. (Not a window unit, but proper a/c) You've got everything you need. Good to have own kitchen and table.
It's a 20 min walk to the Capitol, about 15 min to the nearest Metro station and 10 min to the supermarket. Lovely neighbourhood!
Any guests who might have trouble with the 4 steep narrow steps down to the door might not want to choose a typical basement like this (although a hand grip is conveniently provided which helps coming up.)
We loved it. Wished we could have stayed longer.