Dining table Washer Hangers Dishwasher Onkyo Bluetooth sound system Bread maker Drying rack for clothing Bed linens Wifi Dishes and silverware Freezer Toaster Shower gel Cleaning products Hot water kettle Refrigerator Free parking on premises Coffee maker Free street parking TV with standard cable Microwave Central heating Bidet Oven Private entrance Paid street parking off premises Iron First aid kit Hair dryer Kitchen Smoke alarm Pets allowed Lockbox Hot water Carbon monoxide alarm Laundromat nearby Private patio or balcony Coffee Luggage dropoff allowed Clothing storage: dresser and closet Park view Self check-in Conditioner Rice maker Free dryer – In unit Books and reading material Blender Long term stays allowed Shampoo Wine glasses Cooking basics Baking sheet Stove Essentials
Away from it all, in the heart of it all.
(NB WHEN MAKING A BOOKING, PLEASE CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ THE HOUSE RULES. ALSO PLEASE NOTE I ONLY ACCEPT BOOKINGS FROM GUESTS WITH POSITIVE REVIEWS FROM PREVIOUS HOST). THANKS!<br />Newly renovated three-bed flat in hipster heart of the city.  Large balcony overlooking London Fields park. Handy for many local attractions including London Fields Lido, Broadway Market, Columbia Road flower market, City Farm, Hackney Town Hall (popular wedding venue), trendy Dalston and Shoreditch.<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Just as I like to be fully informed before I book anywhere, please bear in mind that this an ex-local authority flat. My neighbours tell me that the estate was originally built in the 1970s by a private developer but they ran out of money and so it was taken over as social housing by Hackney Council, the local authority. <br /><br />This perhaps explains why it’s not your typical ‘council estate’. It’s right next to the park, and with wide walkways and facing front doors whi
Walking distances in minutes:<br />(2): London Fields Lido <br />(5 ): London Fields station: fast links to the City/West End, Broadway Market (Saturday farmers' market) <br />(12): Hackney Empire<br />(15): Burberry, Aquascutum, Anya Hindmarch, Nike among 'outlet' shops in the 'Fashion District'<br />(18): Columbia Road flower market<br />(20): trendy Dalston including Arcola theatre<br /><br />This part of the East London Borough of Hackney, where every railway arch has been turned into a brewery, cafe or even a cinema, is well-known as the hipster heart of London and it's never boring. Some things I love about living here:<br />1. In medieval times, London Fields was the last grazing ground for sheep being driven into the city's abattoirs. From the park, they went down nearby Broadway Market (just a few minutes walk from my flat), now home to a bustling Saturday market visited by people from far and wide. To quote their website: "Broadway Market has been home to market traders since
 Hi. I'm a British freelance journalist based in London and writing feature articles for the national newspapers here.

 I'm not a fan of hotels and so really like staying in apartments etc to get a real feel of a city when I travel. I live in London Fields, a vibrant area of East London and I let out my own three-bedroomed flat via AirBNB. As far as what I'm like to have a as a guest - I'd say I'm a pretty tidy non-smoker who is easy to have around and doesn't demand much of a host, except perhaps a few pointers as to good places to eat out etc. Please feel free to ask any questions. Thanks, David