Tucked away on a quiet street in Limehouse, this characterful home is full of pops of colour and fun, Scandi design elements. The living room instantly makes you feel welcome with its large sectional sofa, mid-century–style coffee table, desk area and bold blue feature wall. Its prized feature, however, is the door leading out into a private garden. Decked out with ample outdoor seating, this green haven is a quiet and peaceful retreat from the city beyond its walls. Start mornings off here with your morning coffee before gathering in the dazzling tiled kitchen for breakfast.

When you’re ready to explore, Limehouse Basin with its independent shops and cafes is just a six-minute walk away, while Canary Wharf’s skyscrapers are a twenty-minute stroll from your door. Children will love Stepney City Farm (a five-minute walk) and grown-ups can soak up a slice of history at The Grapes pub which dates back to 1583. After a day of sightseeing, come back home for drinks in the garden, then fire up the barbecue for an alfresco feast. And once it’s time to get some rest, two carefully curated bedrooms wait to drift you into a peaceful night’s slumber.

Home truths:
*There is free on-site parking here
*You’ll check yourself in with a lockbox
*This home is set across two floors and there are steps down to the garden
*As this home is in a residential neighbourhood, please keep noise levels to a respectful minimum
*Only a limited amount of cooking pots and pans are provided (cooking for a maximum of four guests)
*Smoking is only allowed outside in the private garden