It's hard to imagine how this property has so many stellar reviews. The neighborhood was great, but as far as the apartment, it's got a few deal-breaker issues for me. The maid does not do a very good job. The owner had workers outside the front window our entire stay, blocking our access to the exit, and literally standing outside the front window all day. The shower was leaking, and he had to call a repairman to fix it. The furniture and kitchenware seem tired, clearly hand-me-downs from the owner's unit on the other floors.Here's 3 things to consider before renting this place:1) The ceilings are low, and some soffits by the bathroom are less than 6 feet, as is the bathroom door. If you're tall, don't rent this place.2) If you're planning to use the Underground to get around London, the closest station is a 12 minute walk away. Think about that. If it's raining, or you have been walking all day, would you like to walk another 12 minutes to get home?3) There is no acoustic separation between the basement apartment and the 1st floor of the house. The owner and his family live on the above floors, their floors are hardwood, and you can hear them walking around or talking at all hours. Twice we were woken up at 1:30am (not kidding!) because the owner was up and active. One night we stayed out late to go to the theatre, and the next morning the owner's family was up prior to 8am, bouncing a soccer ball on their floor / our ceiling.
