Central London/Zone 2 holiday apartment to let, Battersea with balcony/terrace, gym, TV

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Oyster Wharf Duplex (apartment)

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This stunning riverside development is situated opposite Chelsea Harbour and within easy reach of trendy Battersea Square, creating an idyllic atmosphere combined with the convenience of city living. This stylish duplex apartment offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, decorated with contemporary flair and fully equipped with a range of modern conveniences including internet access and HD Ready TV. The bedrooms are large and spacious and come with double beds and built in wardrobes. The master and third bedrooms both have en-suite shower rooms along with a separate main bathroom. The kitchen is fully fitted with all modern appliances. The main living area faces the River Thames and leads on to the balcony which can also be accessed from the master bedroom. The apartment is split between two floors, with the kitchen, living area and 2 bedroom situated on the top floor and the third bedroom underneath, linked by a spiral staircase.

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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

With its panoramic views over the Thames and wide range of restaurants, pubs and bars, Battersea is becoming increasingly popular. The up-and-coming area also boasts an impressive arts scene, with attractions such as Battersea Arts Centre and Battersea Evolution holding regular exhibitions and events.

Things to do and see in Battersea:

Battersea Arts Centre - Best for: plays that involve and entertain the community.
Le QuecumBar - Best for: excellent food, superb service, a line in fine wines alongside the ambience of a lively jazz bar.
The Latchmere - Best for: live comedy, theatre and mastermind challenging quiz nights.
Inigo - Best for: a dance floor that puts you face-to-face with the DJ and an always friendly atmosphere.
Mishmash - Best for: electro/house on Fridays and drops power pop, indie rock and dance on Saturdays.

Transport Links:

Clapham Junction is located only 10 minutes away from the apartment and has hundreds of links to locations in London, South East England & Gatwick Airport with trains running very often.

Bus Route 170: Can be boarded from directly outside the building and will take you to either Clapham Junction or Victoria Station (15 min) stopping in Slone Square shortly after crossing the river into Chelsea on Battersea Bridge.

Close By:

Battersea street market: Selling fresh produce every day and located only 2 minutes walk from the apartment. Fresh, organic and cheap.

Chelsea & Slone Square: Exclusive shopping boutiques, excellent restaurants, cafes and pubs and only a stones throw away from the apartment. Simply cross the river, either on foot (15min) or take the 170 bus towards Victoria.

Battersea Park: Huge open grounds located on the Riverside, an excellent place to take the family on sunny days, read a book or just relax.

Battersea Arts Centre: Utterly brilliant community theatre project based in the former Battersea Town Hall, a wonderful Victorian building threatened with demolition in the 60s but preserved by local campaigning.

National Army Museum: Located just across the river, the National Army Museum tells the story of Britain’s armies and their impact at home, Europe and the world.

How to get there

Clapham Junction is located only 10 minutes away from the apartment and has hundreds of links to locations in London, South East England & Gatwick Airport with trains running very often.

Bus Route 170: Can be boarded from directly outside the building and will take you to either Clapham Junction or Victoria Station (15 min) stopping in Slone Square shortly after crossing the river into Chelsea on Battersea Bridge.

Activities near Central London/Zone 2

Facilities

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.
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 found.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
3 Bedroom	5 Aug 09	16 Dec 09	910£ 910	130130	130130	5 Nights
Christmas/New Year	16 Dec 09	6 Jan 10	1365£ 1,365	195195	195195	5 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
2 Bedroom	5 Aug 09	16 Dec 09	770£ 770	110110	110110	5 Nights
Christmas/New Year	16 Dec 09	6 Jan 10	945£ 945	135135	135135	5 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Studio	5 Aug 09	16 Dec 09	490£ 490	7070	7070	5 Nights
Christmas/New Year	16 Dec 09	6 Jan 10	700£ 700	100100	100100	5 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser'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 cards as security deposit:

All major credit cards (3% charge, 5% for AmeX) - we do not accept Dinners Club

All major debit cards

We accept the following payment methods:

Payment can only be made by Bank Transfer

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 25819
Name:	Darie Naini
Tel:	+44 (0)844 499135 Ext: 9
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