Loved for its village like streets, with many houses boasting blue plaques commemorating famous residents, its magnificent Heath and affluent community, Hampstead is one of the most desirable districts in London – and this inviting apartment is in the heart of it. When you arrive, drop your bags, flick on the kettle and make yourself at home. The living room feels crisp and polished with its white-washed walls and wooden shutters, while the shelves of curiosities add a personal touch. Test out the squashy sofas and armchairs to find the comfiest spot for relaxing with a cup of tea and plate of biscuits or nip out into the communal garden to make the most of the sunshine. Get to know your locale with a gentle stroll along Hampstead High Street, just five minutes away. Quaint cafes, restaurants, boutiques, bookshops and gastropubs line the thoroughfare. After a gin and tonic and a traditional roast lunch, check out the Freud Museum and Keats House, both within a ten minutes walk from your address. Just down the road in Camden Town, live music in famous venues and lip-smacking street food in the huge, bustling market. And of course, it’s just ten minutes by Northern Line tube to the West End and all its attractions.

Home truths:
*Your host kindly asks for no shoes to be worn on the wooden floors – especially stilettos
*Smoking is permitted in the communal garden
*The entrance to the apartment is on the first floor, accessed by the lift or flight of stairs
*There are six steps inside the home
*This is a lived-in home so your host’s belongings will be present, but the closets are empty
*The apartment does not have air conditioning
*A small Tesco supermarket is a five-minute walk away.
*The nearest bus stop is right outside the home, and Hampstead Station is a six minute walk