House of Java

House of Java: Greater London

Combing industrial-chic, ethnic influence and attention to detail, this white stucco Islington apartment is all about the design. Soft pink hues cover the walls, and original features such as the polished wooden floorboards and exposed beams are intermingled with modern furnishings like the black metal bookshelf unit and glass coffee table. And we just love the sleek marble kitchen, complete with a sunny dining spot, that's perfect for whipping up and enjoying home-cooked breakfasts. Come afternoon, enjoy a good book and perch on the rustic window-bench. You'll notice the giant cherry sculpture – another quirky touch that blends old and new in elegant fashion. In the bedrooms, the calming palette, soothing artwork, ethnic adornments and rattan headboard makes for a peaceful morning setting. Stroll across to the en-suite bathroom, open the charming slide and track door, and enjoy a long soak in the rainfall shower. When you're ready to set off, the local area is full of traditional pubs, restaurants and classy cafés – you'll find it's more of a friendly neighbourhood than a tourist hotspot. Take a wander around tranquil Regent's Canal, just a four-minute stroll away, or hop on the tube at Angle Station (three minutes walk), taking you into King's Cross within twelve minutes.

Home truths:
*At maximum occupancy, two people will be sleeping on a sofa bed in the living room – light sleepers may find the living room too bright to sleep in as there are not any curtains
*This apartment is housed in a building with no lift access – there are forty-three stairs up to the home
*There is one parking spot outside the house, but this is shared with the other flats in the building so won't always be available
*Although children over one years old are permitted, the flat has not been child proofed for very young children and child cots are not provided