The task of finding a flat that would accommodate us and Bilbo at a reasonable price has proved to be very, very difficult because of the area we will be living at, that’s why we called it searching for “El Dorado”. DH visited several agencies and saw so many flats and studio flats that he was about to give up until he found one that seemed to tick most of the requirements so he put an offer on it.
It’s not a fancy or spacious flat but is 5 minutes walking from his office, has the bedroom separated from the living room /kitchen and the would accept dogs on conditions, of course.
I went to London in April to see my DH and check out the flat. DH was pretty much nervous because he thought I would dislike the flat and wouldn’t give it a chance, but, even to my surprise I didn’t completely dislike it. Yes, it is smaller than any place I’ve ever lived in before. Yes it is a third floor flat with no elevator. Yes the living area and kitchen are in the same room. Yes the bathroom is smaller than the cupboard below the stairs at our house in Spain. Yes to all of that. But... It is on a main road with bus stop in front, train station and Gym and sports centre across the street, tube station 5 minutes walking, 5 minutes walking to DH office, Kew bridge just 200m away, huge park for Bilbo and River Thames on the back. Really not bad to begin our London adventure.
The flat doesn't look like anything special but it is a beginning (first picture make it look bigger than it actually is). With the right kind of furniture and some smart decor it can look homey and nice, just like this “Fresh Home” reader of has done with her apartment in Belgrade (http://freshome.com/2012/06/21/51sqm-readers-apartment-in-belgrade-how-do-you-find-it/).
The layout of the living area of the flat is very similar to the one that our flat has but for the windows and is a very nice inspiration for when we get to decorate the flat.
What do you think about it?