2 bedroom apartment in Balham, London
Superb Victorian Apartment in Balham, London SW12, Pretty 'Country Cottage' Garden
Close to Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Underground and Mainline Station all in 2 Mins Walk
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms)
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2 double bedroom apartment, set in a traditional Victorian terraced house (Beaumont House), furnished to a high specification and conveniently located within a 2 mins walk to Balham’s bustling high street and express transport links. The apartment offers bright, spacious accommodation, decorated to a high specification, with everything you need for business or holiday travel. Balham’s thriving cosmopolitan bars, restaurants and shops all within 2 mins walk allowing you to enjoy all amenities just out side your door! Underground and rail links make the apartment ideally positioned for sporting events such as Wimbledon Tennis and Twickenham Rugby. The apartment surrounded by a number of parks and open spaces of Wandsworth common and Clapham common including Tooting Lido (boasting Europe's largest open air swimming pool) is just a few mins walk away. The apartment is ideally located for visitors, families or business travellers looking for a convenient, comfortable home from home.
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| Rental periods | Per Week(in GBP) | Comments |
| 8 July - 31 September 2008 | £665 | Summer |
| 1 October - 20 December 2008 | £620 | Autumn |
| 21 December - 17 January 2009 | £700 | Christmas |
| 18 January - 3 April 2009 | £640 | Winter |
| 4 - 19 April 2009 | £750 | Easter |
| 20 April - 31 May 2009 | £640 | Spring |
| 1 - 21 June 2009 | £695 | Summer |
| 22 June - 5 July 2009 | £780 | Wimbledon Tennis |
| 6 July - 30 September 2009 | £695 | Summer |
| 1 October - 17 December 2009 | £640 | Autumn |
| 18 December 2009 - 10 January 2010 | £750 | Winter |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in Sterling (UK) Pounds. Rental is preferably for a minimum of 1 week but will consider shorter lets (minimum stay 3 days - prices vary from weekly rates). Please call to discuss your requirements.
Changeover day
Preferred arrival date is Saturday between 2-6pm. Departures is by 11am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 2 double bedrooms providing options for single, double or king size bedding arrangements with all beds equipped with premium pocket sprung mattresses and Egyptian cotton sheets. Both bedrooms are tastefully furnished with plenty of storage. |
| Bathrooms: | Designer bathroom lined with Italian travertine complete with bath, shower and WC facilities. Egyptian cotton towelling provided along with herbal soaps, bath oils and shampoos. We have been told “even the toilet paper is great!” |
| Kitchen: | Spacious modern fitted kitchen with breakfast area providing direct access to the “country cottage” garden. Standalone gas cooker (4 hobs), electric oven. Fridge/freezer, washing machine and microwave. |
| Living Rooms: | Large lounge with comfortable 4 seater sofa (Optional bed), dining area and TV with DVD player/hifi. Tastefully furnished in white and cream with with lots of cushions and turkish rugs. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linens and towels are provided at a charge of £15 per person per week. Consisting of hand and bath towels, duvet covers, sheets, pillow cases, duvets and blankets. |
Notes on accommodation
The apartment is centrally heated throughout. Pets are not permitted. No smoking inside the premises.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- microwave,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating
Accessibility
Lower ground floor with 5 steps to access pathway to entrance.
Outside
The apartment offers bright, spacious accommodation, decorated to a high specification, with everything you need for business or holiday travel. You have direct access to the shared pretty 'country cottage' back garden, ideal for relaxing and spending a summers evening outside with a BBQ or for the kids to play.
Balham’s thriving cosmopolitan bars, restaurants and shops are all within 2 mins walk allowing you to enjoy all amenities just out side your door!
Within 2 mins walk of the apartment is Balham underground (Zone 3, northern line) and Mainline station giving easy access to Central London, Gatwick and Heathrow in minutes (City, Leicester Square in 20 minutes, Gatwick Airport in 40 minutes and London Heathrow in 60 minutes, Eurostar 32 minutes)
Coast/Beach
Southend on Sea – 50 miles, Brighton Beaches - 50 miles.
Travel
Airports are within easy reach. If driving, Heathrow Airport: 18 miles,~ 35 mins, Gatwick Airport: 27 miles,~ 45 mins, London City Airport: 18 miles,~ 35 mins.
Public transport, Heathrow Airport: 60 mins, Gatwick Airport: 40 mins, London City Airport: 18 miles,~ 60 mins.
Balham mainline is direct to Victoria (14 mins), Balham underground (Northern line) provides easy access to London and all attractions. The business district (Bank) -20 mins, West End/Soho (Leicester Square) -20 mins.
Distances
Balham is surrounded by many of London’s attractions and is close to Wimbledon Tennis, Twickenham Rugby and concerts, and is also close to the wide open spaces of Wandsworth Common and Clapham Common.
A short train or tube journey (20 mins) and you are in London, West End and all attractions.
The business district (Bank) is 19 mins journey. It is also close to King’s Cross and St Pancras where the Eurostar train provides easy access to Paris, Brussels and onto the rest of Europe!
Further details
Balham is served by a co-located train and metro (Northern Line, Zone 3 and is within 2mins walk of the apartment) station providing easy access to London . Victoria station 14 mins, business district (Bank) 19 mins, West End/Soho (Piccadilly) 19 mins. Wimbledon is only 20 mins travel.
Balham is a thriving ‘Arty’ district of London (surrounded by Clapham, Wimbledon, Wandsworth, Putney, Southfields and Battersea), known as the 'Gateway to the South’. In recent years it has undergone a massive transformation, becoming one of the top choices for Londoner's to live and travel into London. Not only liked by commuters due to excellent travel links, Balham's community feel has made it a popular residential location for professionals, families and a number of celebrities.
Balham has a number of thriving cosmopolitan restaurants, bars and coffee shops including smaller eateries for when you need a quick bite. A host of varying restaurants to suit every palate including English, French and Italian, Moroccan, Thai and Nepalese to name but a few as well as some big name chef’s restaurants. 'Harrisons' is part-owned by Rick Stein!
If you fancy a drink, you will find an array of bars and pubs, the most famous of these being ‘The Bedford'. Winner of the Evening Standard award for Best London Pub 2002. The 'Banana Cabaret' part of the Bedford is a famous live music and comedy spot attracting big names into Balham and the ‘Balham Tup’, frequented by the locals where you can also play a game of pool, is all a few minutes walk way. 2 large supermarkets (Waitrose and Sainsbury’s) are about 1- 2min walk away with one just being at the end of the road.
Balham is also surrounded by the wide open spaces of Wandsworth Common, and Clapham Common with Tooting Lido which boasts Europe’s largest public open air swimming pool is all few mins walk away. Bigger sporting venues such as Wimbledon -tennis and Twickenham Rugby are all within an easy underground or train trip.
Booking notes
Booking will be made by email. A 30% non-refundable deposit to be received within one week of booking, with the balance to be paid at least 6 weeks prior to commencing rental. A security deposit of £400 is required in cash on arrival or paid into our bank account at the time of paying the final balance. This security deposit will be returned at the end of your rental if the apartment is left in a satisfactory condition, directly to your bank account in 1 week of vacating the apartment.
Guest comments
Dee,
Thank you for everything. Your place was really a home from home! We really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back next year.
Mrs Peries... Sri Lanka, July 08.
Dear Dee,
Thank you for a lovely place to stay. As a bonus it was closer to the railway station than we thought. We would certainly recommend this location again.
Thank you, Thank you!
Lindy and Emily... NSW, Autralia, Sept 08.
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Dee Fernando
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