Be a part of History! A welcome respite after a day sight-seeing, come 'home' to this unique & spacious, window-filled & well-appointed corner apartment set on the top floor with views of the Thames River and historic Arsenal buildings. Located within the gated, conserved area of the prestigious, award-winning Royal Arsenal Riverside. This split-level, consists of a spacious and light open-plan living area with leather sofas, armchair and sofa bed in separate nook, dining and kitchen areas complete with hob/oven, dishwasher, large fridge-freezer, microwave & washer/dryer. Digital TV, DVD, DAB radio and WiFi internet. Off the entry hallway is a walk-in shower with heated towel rail and WC. A spiral staircase leads to 2 bedrooms, 1 with king bed and en-suite bath, the other with 2/3 single beds. The Thames Clipper, DLR/Tube & Train are all minutes away and stop at the O2, London City Airport, Excel, Royal Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower of London, London Bridge, Waterloo-London Eye, Charing Cross (Trafalgar Sq, The Strand-Covent Garden, Whitehall/Parliament, Piccadilly, Leicester Sq.). A lively street market, shops, restaurants and swimming pool are minutes by foot. Our assigned parking space is just outside the front door in the gated courtyard complete with historic cannons. 24/7 Concierge.
The Royal Arsenal is 'among Britain's most historic sites', says English Heritage's, Survey of London. Dating from 1545, the Royal Arsenal Riverside comprises listed Georgian & Victorian buildings (several complete with their own resident ghosts!), Wellington Park, 'Firepower' Museum & Café (the world's oldest military museum), Greenwich Heritage Centre, Dial Arch Gastro Pub (where Arsenal Football Club was founded), Cornerstone Cafe and Tesco's Express. The Thames Clipper River Boat direct to London attractions is at the Pier, the DLR-Tube, Train & Bus also direct to London attractions are just across the street in the Woolwich Arsenal town centre which has a lively street market, shopping precinct, supermarkets & restaurants: Marks & Spencer, Sainsburys, Lidl, Iceland, WHSmith, Boots, Primark, SuperDrug, Argos, Clark's Outlet, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, McDonald's, Nandos, ethnic restaurants, fast food chains, banks and building societies. Take the Thames Clipper from the Royal Arsenal to the O2, Greenwich, Canary Wharf, Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Embankment/Charing Cross/Trafalgar Square & London Eye. Frequent trains direct to Charing Cross (Trafalger Square & heart of London--theatre/West End, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, Whitehall/Parliament/Big Ben), London Bridge, Cannon Street and Waterloo (London Eye/Southbank). Swimming Pool and fitness facilities are on the waterfront & in town. Walk/cycle along the Thames Path or Bus to Royal Greenwich (Maritime Museum, Observatory, Cutty Sark), Woolwich Free Ferry, Thames Barrier, O2 (restaurants, concerts, cinema, exhibitions, sports, theatre & cable car) & Canary Wharf. Olympic venues, London City Airport, ExCel Conference/Exhibition Centre (cable car), Canary Wharf & Westfield Shopping Centre by DLR. Eltham Palace and William Morris' Red House are near by.
The Royal Arsenal provides the unique experience of living a modern life in surroundings where much of the history of the United Kingdom has evolved...and much of the world! The view and ambiance created by the flat's positioning, outlook and period features makes staying here a one-of-a-kind experience. You can stay in a 'new build' anywhere but no other location in London affords the opportunity to stay in an area/building/development that influenced the history of the world in such a profound way. For example, as mentioned in America's national anthem, 'the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air' all came from the Royal Arsenal--examples of which are on display at the Firepower Museum. Also on display are the Victoria Cannons from which all Victoria Cross medals are struck. The highest honour awarded to members of the British military.
This property is perfect for couples, families or friends, and its location within the Royal Arsenal itself is unique and special with amenities close to hand and superb travel links to ANYWHERE. The flat provides a one-of-a-kind experience. Our view of the Thames and historic Royal Arsenal buildings, our location within the preserved and gated 'golden square,' and the ambiance and spaciousness of the flat are unique within both the Royal Arsenal and London. It is so easy and comfortable to get anywhere in London whether Central, East, West, North or South utilizing: the Thames Clipper, Train or DLR/Tube. Everything you need to make your stay comfortable is either in the flat or can be easily obtained within the Royal Arsenal, or in the shopping centre just across the road from the Royal Arsenal Development.
And nothing beats the friendly and authentic welcome of London's East End!