The Ironmonger

The Ironmonger:

There’s an air of New York to this warehouse loft with its brick exterior, fire escape stairs and huge Crittall windows. Once inside though, you’ll see this pad is all East London cool. Located in hipper-than-hip Hoxton, this funky flat is full of colourful character and fascinating design elements. From its large, leather L-shaped sofa to its pendant lights and eclectic posters, this space is made for living it up and winding down, both in equal measure. We love the main room’s loading doors that open up onto a balcony and the steel desk that will make working from home a treat. The kitchen, too, is a masterclass in industrial chic with its AGA Rangemaster double oven, wine cabinet and sleek stainless steel countertops. The bedroom, meanwhile, is calm and understated with a detailed wood headboard and artistic prints adding pops of colour. While we won’t blame you for wanting to chill out in your city pad all day long, there’s plenty of entertainment to be had right outside your door. Walk to lively Shoreditch in fifteen minutes, sample Brick Lane’s world cuisine (twenty minutes away on foot) or stay local in Hoxton to discover its countless boutiques, bars and restaurants. After a long day of sightseeing, come back home for a luxurious soak under the rainfall shower, then cosy up for a movie night on the 70-inch LG TV, a glass of wine in hand.


Home truths:
*The flat is on the top floor of a building with no lift
*Being in Hoxton, there might be noise from surrounding partygoers, especially on weekends
*This is a full-time rental home so there is a fair bit of wear and tear as a result
*Since our original photoshoot, the projector has been replaced with a 70inch LG UHD LED television
*The host can provide a double futon mattress for an additional fee in order to accommodate 3-4 people in total – this will be a tight squeeze, however
*Parking (for a small to medium-sized car) can be arranged prior to booking – just let the host know if you require parking when booking