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Situated just to the east of the City of London, Spitalfields offers an enticing mix of the old and new.  The conversion of the Old Spitalfields Market into a new office, restaurant and shopping complex in 2006 signalled the start of a mass redevelopment of the area.  Spitalfields Market has become a shopping destination with a combination of independent shops as well as luxury brands.  Traditional pubs sit alongside contemporary bars and restaurants catering for all tastes.  Brick Lane, traditionally famous for its curry houses, has become a centre for vintage clothing, art exhibitions and street food.  Shoreditch is also within easy walking distance, known for some of London's best bars and clubs as well as Boxpark, the first pop-up shopping centre constructed entirely from shipping containers.  Tenants of Spitalfields can choose from a wide variety of properties from Georgian houses, to warehouse apartments, from office conversions to luxury developments with communal facilities such as gyms and swimming pools.  Spitalfields offers real character within a short walk of the heart of the financial centre.Getting AroundSpitalfields is perfectly located for both access to the City of London and to other parts of East London, being situated within walking distance of Brick Lane, Shoreditch and Old Street.  Liverpool Street Station gives access to the Central Line for easy travel to both the West End and to Stratford, location of the Westfield shopping centre.  The Circle, Hammersmith or Metropolitan lines allow easy travel to Kings Cross and further west to Marylebone via Baker Street.  Taking the Overground from Shoreditch High Street, one can be in Hoxton or Islington in minutes.Where do Spitalfields locals go?The Old Truman Brewery - 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QLFormer brewery, known for pop-up stores and a famous weekend market with amazing street food.  Spitalfields Market - E1 6EWDaily market, shopping, restaurants and street food within original Victorian market buildings.TRADE - 47 Commercial Street, E1 6BDCoffee, artisan sandwiches and brunch in a relaxed setting.Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in Spitalfields  If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.

Where the City meets the East End, Aldgate has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last 10 years.  Once largely a business district, the area has been redesigned and is now home to numerous modern and luxurious residential developments, many with additional facilities such as communal gyms, swimming pools and roof terraces.  New restaurants and bars have sprung up and the area now offers a great mix of venues for its young professional and student residents.  The area is also within easy walking distance of Spitalfields Market and Shoreditch, home to an eclectic mix of shops, bars and restaurants. Getting AroundFortunately Aldgate could hardly be better connected.  The City, Spitalfields, Shoreditch and St Katharine's Dock are within easy walking distance.  To travel further afield Aldgate and Aldgate East stations give access to the Hammersmith and City, Circle and District Lines which open up the rest of The City as well as well as South West London, while taking the Overground train from Whitechapel station means you can quickly find yourself in Hoxton or Islington. Where do Aldgate locals go?Treves & Hyde - 15/17 Leman Street, E1 8ENModern, independent restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails (or just a coffee) over two floors. Pizza Union - 29 Leman Street, E1 8PTInformal and very popular pizza place serving thin crust pizzas (take away too).
 The Culpeper - 40 Commercial Street, E1 6LPA Victorian pub crammed with original features offering breakfast lunch and dinner (and with rooms too). 
 Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in Aldgate.  If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.

Located just to the north-east of The City, Shoreditch offers the best of inner city living with an eclectic backdrop.  The area has become synonymous with the creative and tech industries since the dot-com boom and remains the creative heart of London.  Warehouses have been converted into offices and apartments offering some incredible space with original, industrial features.   Amazing street art and murals are around every corner giving, the area a distinctive feel loved by its residents.  Shoreditch and its neighbour Hoxton are also known for their incredible and varied nightlife from the bars of Curtain Road and Hoxton Square to some of London’s best clubs.  Residents also have an incredible choice of independent restaurants, coffee houses and a growing street food scene.  Brick Lane has become a destination for vintage clothes and furniture as well as live music, not forgetting its roots as the home of London’s best curry houses.   The area offers wide variety of accommodation from classic warehouse conversions to Georgian terraces and in recent years luxury developments with facilities such as residents’ gyms and roof terraces.  Shoreditch offers an incredible lifestyle within walking distance of the City and it is easy to see why so many are drawn to the area.  Getting AroundShoreditch is located just a short walk from The City of London and so many residents walk to work in The City itself or in nearby Old Street.  There are a number of accessible stations meaning the area is well connected for travel in all directions.  Shoreditch High Street Station is on the Overground network giving access north to Hoxton or Islington within minutes, or south to Canada Water, perfect for access to Canary Wharf.  Take the Northern Line from Old Street Station for direct trains north to Angel or Kings Cross St Pancras (for Eurostar), or south to Bank or London Bridge.   Liverpool Street Station is on the Central Line putting the West End within easy reach.Where do Shoreditch locals go?Albion – 2-4 Boundary Street, E2 7DDAll day café, bar and deli with great coffee and its own IPA.The Old Truman Brewery – 91 Brick Lane, E1 6QRFormer brewery site now home to independent shops, cafes and a venue for fashion shows and live music.Columbia Road Flower Market – Columbia Road, E2 7RGFamous Sunday flower market which takes over the street on a Sunday morning.Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in Shoreditch. If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.

Old Street roundabout, housing the underground station, has become known as Silicon Roundabout in recent years thanks to the number of new and established technology companies locating themselves here.  Located north of The City and west of Shoreditch, the area has been transformed over the last 10 years with heavy investment in both residential developments and flexible office space.  Professionals in Old Street can now choose from a wide variety of properties from luxury developments with gyms, swimming pools and cinema rooms to original warehouse apartments.  The area is packed with independent restaurants and bars, which spread from Old Street itself along Great Eastern Street towards Old Street Station and some of London’s best clubs are also found here.  Old Street is also a destination for artists with a number of popular galleries located close by as well as a history of street art.  A number of early Banksy murals are still visible and a whole section of Great Eastern Street is now devoted to ever-changing graffiti.   Old Street offers an urban, industrial feel within a short walk of The City and it is not hard to see why so many choose it as their home in London.Getting AroundOld Street is just a short walk from The City of London meaning many residents have the luxury of being able to walk to work.   For those needing to travel further afield, Old Street Station is on the Northern Line for easy access to Islington and Kings Cross to the north, and to Bank and London Bridge to the south.   Moorgate Station is also within easy walking distance giving access east and west on the Hammersmith & City, Circle and Metropolitan lines.   Where do Old Street locals go?Shoreditch GrindEspresso bar, restaurant and cocktail bar just outside Old Street Station.Whitecross Street MarketDaily street food market with a wide variety of cuisines.Nightjar– 129 City Road, EC1V 1JBGreat cocktails and a varied line up of live music.Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in Old Street.  If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.

The City of London has been the financial heart of London for many centuries and measuring only 1.12 square miles, it is commonly known as The Square Mile.  The City of London houses around 9000 residents but employs more than 500,000 people.  While still being primarily a business district, over the last fifteen years The City of London has been transformed through the introduction of modern residential developments and the conversion of existing commercial and industrial sites into apartments, retail space and restaurants.  Today’s City resident has a wide choice of options, from original warehouse apartments to luxury, high-rise developments with facilities such as residents' gyms, lounges and bars.City living has many advantages quite apart from the obvious possibility of walking to work. The City of London features stunning and varied architecture from St. Paul’s Cathedral (once the world’s tallest building) and to the "Gherkin", the Lloyds Building and the controversial "Walkie-Talkie" at 20 Fenchurch Street.  The City offers a unique and ever-changing backdrop and an enticing mix of old and new.Getting AroundThe City of London is within easy walking distance of many other interesting areas such as Shoreditch, Spitalfields, Clerkenwell and London Bridge.   Equally, it has unbeatable transport connections, including access to the Central Line for access east and to the West End, and to the Northern Line to London Bridge or Kings Cross for access to the Eurostar.  Where do City locals go?Sushisamba – Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, EC2N 4AYCocktail bar and fusion restaurant with an amazing 38th floor roof terrace for incredible views across the City.Humble Grape – 1 St Bride’s Passage, EC4Y 8EJIndependent wine bar on a quiet passageway just off Fleet Street.   Wood panelled bar area with a huge selection of wines by the glass or bottle.  Hawksmoor – 10 Basinghall Street, EC2V 5BQOne of the best steak restaurants in London.  Situated in the heart of The City with an impressive gentleman’s club interior.Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in The City.  If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.

Sitting between East London and the West End and abutting Islington to the north, Clerkenwell is an area of great history and regeneration.  During the industrial revolution the area became home to breweries, printers and watchmakers and there are still signs of the area’ history all over Clerkenwell.  Following the relocation of much of the printing industry to Docklands in the 1980s the area has become a popular location for design agencies and architecture firms and the area has adapted to suit its new occupants.  Warehouses have been converted to open plan offices and apartments while retaining their original industrial character, and the area has become a culinary destination with a number of Michelin star restaurants, great street food and some excellent pubs.  Smithfield Market, located between Farringdon and Barbican, has been London’s wholesale meat market for more than 140 years and the restaurants surrounding it make the most of this asset on their doorstep.  Clerkenwell’s mix of history, facilities and location make it an enticing prospect and a great home in London.Getting AroundClerkenwell is a short walk from The City of London as well as Islington and Old Street meaning many residents never need to use the underground from day to day.  Farringdon station gives access east and west on the Hammersmith and City, Circle and Metropolitan lines as well as to Thameslink, which heads north to St Pancras Station or south towards Blackfriars and the Southbank. Where do Clerkenwell locals go?Exmouth Market – EC1R 4QEWeekday street food market alongside independent shops and restaurants.Bleeding Heart Tavern - Bleeding Heart Yard, EC1N 8SJHistoric gastropub with a great range of real ales.Terroni of Clerkenwell - 138-140 Clerkenwell Road, EC1R 5DLLondon’s oldest Italian deli.Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in Clerkenwell.  If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.

Situated just south of the Thames, the London Bridge and Bankside areas have been transformed by heavy investment and redevelopment over the last 20 years.  The area offers the best of Central London living with amazing access to the City, West End and Canary Wharf and great local amenities.  Apart from the attractions situated along The Queen’s Walk, the area has much to offer including The Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, the pubs and restaurants of Bermondsey Street and the pretty, warehouse-lined streets of Shad Thames.  As Europe's tallest building, The Shard has become a real focal point, and this has recently been followed by the other-worldly One Blackfriars development which towers over Blackfriars Bridge.  Borough Market has been in its current buildings since the 1850s and is a foodie destination with amazing produce and fast food from across the UK and abroad.  The area offers a wide variety of accommodation from converted warehouse apartments, to luxury developments with 24 hour concierge and gyms.  London Bridge offers real variety and character and it is no wonder so many professionals are proud to call it home.Getting AroundLondon Bridge could hardly be better connected.   Walk north across London Bridge and find yourself in The City in no time or take the Northern Line direct to Bank in one stop or to Old Street in three.  Canary Wharf is no more than 10 minutes away on the Jubilee Line heading east, with Bond Street a similar distance west.  Where do London Bridge locals go?BFI Southbank – Belvedere Road, SE1 8XTBritish Film Institute, screening independent films and supporting the film industry in the UKFlat Iron Square – SE1 1TDStreet food, restaurants and live music venue set among seven railway arches.Tapas Brindisa – 18-20 Southwark Street, SE1 1TJRestaurant and tapas bar located in Borough Market.Thames Lettings has many years of experience of lettings and property management in London Bridge and Bankside.  If we can be of assistance please call us or pop into our office.  We will be pleased to help.