Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Lift access to property
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
A duplex apartment situated in Oyster Wharf, a brand new development in Battersea. The apartment comprises of two floors, each has additional separate access from one another and are connected by a spiral staircase. The top floor has two large bedrooms, furnished with large beds art paintings and bedside tables with lamps. The master bedroom comes with en-suite and balcony access. Both bedrooms have built in wardrobes and wooden flooring. The top floor also has a main bathroom by the front door, as you walk into the main dining/living area you will be greeted by fabulous white leather furnishings and a glass dining table. The living area comes with a large flat panel TV, digital television (Sky TV, 800+ channels), DVD and CD player. From here you can access the balcony which faces the river Thames. The fully fitted designer kitchen and has everything from a microwave to dishwasher to tiled flooring. The property is wooden floored throughout with plenty of paintings and art pieces to create a modern and sophisticated look, the furniture is Italian and very modern. The bottom floor is a large studio. It is currently split into two areas, a bedroom and a living room to the front end of the room. The two areas are split by a large black art deco style wooden shelf. Again just like upstairs Italian furniture is used, with black and white leather sofas and chairs, glass coffee tables and modern art. The studio also has a perfectly sized shower room and WC making it possible to be completely cut off from the rest of the property as it also has street access.
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The South East England / Greater London region
London was founded as a communication centre by the Romans shortly after they invaded Britain in 43 AD. Londinium, as it was called then, was a little village on the Thames., on the route to the provincial capital in eastern England. The Romans built a bridge across Thames on that route, the first bridge on the Thames near the little village. London had narrow, congested streets lined with tiny shops and houses built of wood and plaster back then. Even the London Bridge, which was considerably more than just a river crossing, had this tendency of narrow, crowded spaces. Therefore, a new stone bridge was built in 1176 to replace the old one. The city of London grew, and so did its population; by 1600 there were 200.000 souls, by the end of the 17th century shot up to 575.000, surpassing Paris as the largest city in Europe. Thus, London became the biggest city in Europe. It also became a cultural centre , the centre of the English cultural Renaissance, with major figures as Christopher Marlowe, Ben Jonson, William Shakespeare. London was Britain's economic powerhouse and the centre of a burgeoning empire.
The city continued to grow and develop to what we see today, always combining the past with the present. In fact, that's what I think of when I think of London: a perfect binding of the past and the present. I think of the Big Ben, the Houses of parliament, 10 Downing Street, the Tower Bridge, the Great Fire, Barbican Arts Centre, parks, Nelson's statue in Trafalgar square, the wax museum, Buckingham palace, the double deckers, the black cabs and, last but not the least, rain.
The Houses of Parliament, also called the Palace of Westminster, range along the Thames with Victoria Tower at one end and Big Ben, the famous bell in the Clock Tower, at the other. Westminster Abbey, built in Gothic style, has been the scene of the coronation of sovereigns from William the Conqueror to Elizabeth II. Buckingham Palace was made the official residence of the Sovereign by Queen Victoria. The Royal Guards change at 11.30 every day much to the delight of the tourists. Sir Christopher Wren's baroque masterpiece known as St. Paul's Cathedral was built after the Great Fire in 1066. The Duke of Wellington, Wren himself and Nelson are buried here. Lord Nelson's statue dominates Trafalgar Square, a big square in the centre of London named in commemoration of a great English naval victory. People and especially pigeons gather here to see the fountains, the big lions and the statue of the victorious Admiral. The National Gallery, situated on the north side of Trafalgar Square, houses one of the richest collection of paintings, most Renaissance and Impressionist works. Madame Tussaud's exhibits wax models instead, models of famous historical characters, film and sports starts, Royalty statesmen. A more conventional museum is the British Museum, which shows the works of man from prehistoric times to the present day. There are permanent displays of antiquities from Egypt, Western Asia, Greece and Rome. It also includes one of the most famous libraries in the world. But there isn't much excitement in the British Museum, for fun and entertainment one could always go to the Barbican Arts Centre, a good example of modern architecture. And after the sunset, there are dozens of theatres just a few minutes walk from Piccadilly Circus (West End theatres), and so is the world famous Covent Garden, home of the Royal Opera. For those who like discos and nightclubs, they can find them near Leicester Square, open till late.
The conclusion remains the same.. London is a perfect binding of the past and the present, a city with so many places to visit that one couldn't find the time to view them all. Samuel Johnson was right when he said that when someone is tired of London he is tired of life.
Central London/Zone 2 / Battersea area
Battersea The parish grew from several distinct areas, surrounded by open land, which gradually grew during the late 19th century into one urban sprawl. These consisted of the original village around Battersea Square, the crossroads that would become known as Clapham Junction, the upmarket area between Clapham and Wandsworth Commons and the industrial district of Nine Elms. Much of the open land was taken up by four railway companies, who not only laid track, but also had sidings and workshops. The riverside windmills and wharves gave way to new industries, such as Prices Candles, Morgan's Crucible works, Carton's Glucose factory, flour mills, breweries and the Nine Elms Gas Works.
With the opening of Clapham Junction Station in 1863, the focus of Battersea changed from the riverside to St. John's Hill and St. John's Road, which became the main shopping centre. At the main centre was the department store Arding and Hobbs (Allders), while the cheaper products were available from the street market in Northcote Road. Lavender Hill became the location of the public buildings, such as the Town Hall, police station and magistrates court and the post office. Entertainment was also provided in the shape of a theatre and a cinema. As well as trains there were also horse buses and horse trams, which were later replaced by the electric tram and the motor omnibus. The urban sprawl was relieved by the open spaces of Clapham and Wandsworth Commons but the major attraction near the river was Battersea Park, in which all sorts of sports facilities and other attractions were available.
For 50 years Battersea stayed relatively unchanged, until the bombing of the Second World War destroyed or damaged much of the property in the area. After the War a large area of north Battersea was swept away in a vast re-building plan of the borough and the county councils, changing the old face of Battersea.
How to get there
Ten minuted away from Clapham Junction, Britains busiest train station on foot. Offering connection to Central London via Victoria station every 5-10 minutes, the trip takes no longer then 7 minutes on average. A bus stop is situated right outside the development and drops you right outside the station using the 239 route. Battersea Park, Chelsea and Slone Square are also within easy reach of the development with jurney time taking 10, 15 and 20 minutes respectivly by foot, you may also use the 239 bus route to reach all three destinations.
Double beds (3), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Access:
Lift access to property, Secure parking
Further details indoors: This is a new build so the property has fully fitted facilities; the only facility it doesn’t offer is clothes dryer. However, everything else is installed to a high standard. The kitchen has electric hob and oven, a microwave, fridge freezer, extractor fan above the hob, dark grey tiling is used on the floor and walls and the units are white. Video entry phone and FOB entry is used to gain access to the development. The bathroom and shower rooms all have modern fittings with a white and cream theme. The development also has a shared gym that may be used 24hours a day and is usually empty.
Further details outdoors: Outdoor facilities include secure underground parking and a shared garden and concierge. The underground parking is accessible via two entrances at the front of the building. These are protected by large metal gates and CCTV which is monitored by the concierge. Entry is gained with a use of a FOB remote or by manual operation by the concierge. Entrance to the building is either by a separate FOB key or concierge. The shared garden sits in the left wing of the development and is situated beneath the balcony. It has a large fountain and benches with FOB operated gate access from the back of the building onto the riverside foot path. The concierge works from 9 to 6 Monday to Friday and can assist you with any problems or questions you might have about the development (however he will not assist you with any problems you might have with the property, please contact us for assistance with any property issues). The property has limited wheelchair accessibility. Access from top to bottom floor can only be achieved by leaving the building. Please call or email us for more information.
Further details
Smoking is prohibited in this property; however you may use the balconies. A welcome pack will be waiting for you when you arrive at the property. The properties overlook the garden and River Thames. A valid credit card must be provided to insure against damage, along with Id (e.g passport) An additional folding bed can be provided to accommodate one extra person at a cost of £67 per night, please make sure to let us know if you require this service.
Conditions
September to 20th December 2008 - 2nd January to 1st June 2009: To offer ever more competitive prices to our clients, we have selected the above dates as our "Low Period". During this time we will be offering very low rates on all bookings, regardless of duration.
We will also be stopping some free complementary services such as free airport transfers, twice a week maid service and welcome packs. All these services are still available but will now be chargeable. We will still provide you with clean linen and towels as before but we do however ask that you live the property in the same condition as you found it.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Law Season
9 Nov 08
9 Dec 08
2065£2,065
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295295
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The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Low Season rates - these rates include accommodation only, we will provide linen and towel change free of charge, however cleaning will be a chargeable service. We ask that you live the properties in the same condition as you first found it and we may ask that you pay for cleaning if we fill you have truly neglected this request. A valid credit card and passport must be provided before you may enter the properties; this is simply for security reasons and to protect against possible damage or vandalism.
We accept the following payment methods:
All major credit cards (3% charge, 5% for AmeX) - we do not accept Dinners Club
All major debit cards
Bank transfers
Cash
Availability
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