The Central Avenue Apartment
Perks for the Parents
A spacious riverside apartment in leafy Fulham with tennis courts, landscaped gardens and the Thames on its doorstep. It sleeps 4. Enviably located with views over the river from the primary bedroom and balcony, this residence is the perfect place to unwind after a day out in the city. The open plan kitchen/diner is a sociable space offering both formal and laid-back dining options with a breakfast bar, a 4-seater table and a large corner sofa with a TV. Parents with active little ones have plenty of outside space to let them run off steam with communal gardens, a tennis court, ping pong tables and riverside footpaths at their front door. For foodies, the upmarket village cafes and gastro pubs of Parsons Green are walking distance away, and there are a number of laid-back restaurants along the waterside. Local overland/tube stations provide fast access to the chic boutiques of Chelsea and beyond.
Why Kids Love it
Kids will love this riverside base, with 2 bedrooms full of toys to choose from, and plenty of outdoor space and games. The fun bunkroom is ideal for smaller kids while the second bedroom has a small double with desk space and a TV, suitable for a teen. The apartment has a sky garden on its roof and is surrounded by lawns with a tennis court, chess and ping pong tables. The river tow path is just beyond with cycle/walkways leading towards Chelsea harbour in one direction and Fulham Palace in the other. For a fun, alternative mode of travel to the city, kids might enjoy catching the Thames Clipper boat from Chelsea pier a 13-minute walk away along the river. It’s an easy tube/subway ride from Parsons Green to South Kensington for the city’s best family-friendly museums including the Natural History and Science museums, as well as the Diana memorial playground at Kensington gardens.
Things to Know
The residence is on the 4th floor of a shared apartment building and has an elevator. Please note that the apartment now features wooden flooring and a new sofa that is not currently pictured. There is a good WiFi connection throughout the residence. Complimentary toiletries are provided. The hosts can help arrange airport transfers, a pre-arrival grocery stock, restaurant reservations, private chefs etc. on request. Sorry - no pets, no parties and no smoking. Check in: 3pm; check out: 10 am.
About the Location
The residence is located in affluent Fulham, on the riverside between Putney Bridge and Chelsea harbour with plenty of green space nearby including family-friendly South Park with its basketball/netball courts and sports pitches. The River Thames footpaths are literally on the doorstep, a 13 minute walk from the Imperial Wharf train station and Chelsea pier for boats and trains into central London. Parsons Green, on the District line, is just over 20 minutes’ walk away and is a short subway ride from the museums of South Kensington, the boutiques and art galleries of Chelsea, as well as central London which is just 6 stops away. The restaurants, bars and shops of Parsons Green and Fulham Broadway are 15-minutes by cab or bus. Heathrow airport is around 45 minutes away by car or train.
Accommodation Details
This residence has 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, set over 1 floor. The main living area is open plan in style with a combined kitchen/dining and living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances, including a dishwasher, and has a breakfast bar seating 2. There is a separate dining table seating 4. The living area has a large corner sofa and a smart TV with doors leading out to the balcony. There is a utilities cupboard nearby with a washer/dryer and the main boiler. There are 3 bedrooms - the first comes with a small double (3/4 size) bed, a bookcase, desk, chest of drawers and a TV, the second has a bunk bed sleeping 2, a chest of drawers and a desk by the window with river views while the primary bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and its own access to a balcony terrace with superb views of the Thames. There’s a shared family bathroom with a bathtub and an overhead shower. Outside, there are communal gardens on the roof and at ground level. The main gardens include an outdoor gym, tennis, ping pong and chess tables.
Style Notes
Relaxing riverside. This smart apartment is contemporary and slick with light minimalist walls, white kitchen units and calming neutral décor throughout to create a laid-back home base. Large glass windows and doors draw in the riverside views while the balcony offers a sunny spot to enjoy them from. The kids’ rooms have vibrant colorful furniture and a fun vibe while the pretty landscaped gardens offer the perfect blend of urban chic and leisure park. We love the riverside terraces, providing the perfect place to relax with an evening drink or morning coffee and soak up the scenic Thames' views.
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Fulham, London
Parks, football and the Sloaney Pony
This upmarket West London neighborhood is leafy and affluent with a gastro pub on every corner and several parks. It’s easy to get into central London from here - just six stops on the District line - and it has a sprinkle of wizarding magic as the place where Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe grew up.
