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Hi! I am travelling for 3 weeks 21st Jan to 11th Feb, looking for a single or couple in need of a short term place to stay in an amazingly decorated apartment on Union Street, in the epicenter of Southbank's food & cultural district.

KEY INFO - please read carefully:

- Video in advert shows property & bedroom
- Room is available from evening of Tuesday 20th Jan to morning of Wednesday 11th Feb
- All enquiries within this timeframe will be considered, minimum of a 2 week stay
- Price is £275/week for a single person or £350/week for a couple, INCLUDING all bills, wifi and council tax
- Standard household goods provided including towels, linen, soap, toilet paper, cooking oil, salt etc.
- Apartment has one other housemate: 26 year old French/Chinese national (also speaks English). Both bedroom doors can be locked individually. Bathroom is shared
- Virtual or in-person viewings can be arranged any time after Sunday 11th Jan

MORE DETAILED INFO:

Built in 2016, The Music Box is a modern and bright set of flats with floor-to-ceiling glass in every room and amazing views of The Shard. The flat is fully equipped with designer-style furnishings and modern amenities.

The surrounding area:
- 1 minute walk from Southwark tube (Jubilee line)
- 10 minutes walk from Waterloo, Blackfriars & London Bridge stations
- 5 minutes walk from Tate Modern & the river
- 2 minutes walk from Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S
- 2 minutes walk from well equipped and affordable gym (Southwark Fitness4Less)
- <15 minutes walk from London's best food markets (Borough Market, Flat Iron Square, Maltby Street Market, Mercato Metropolinato) and theatres (The Young Vic, Old Vic, The National, Southwark Playhouse)
- 20 minute walk to Covent Garden

The flat:
- 5th floor apartment
- All furniture & kitchenware is supplied - you don't need to bring anything!
- Direct views of The Shard in every room
- A/C and fresh air ventilation in every room
- Enormous U-shaped sofa - comfortably seats 6 people spread out
- Arts, plants and beautiful details throughout
- Coffee machine / microwave / toaster / washer & dryer / bath & shower
- Secure bike storage
- Very safe and secure, key fob required for main entrance and lift
- A cleaner will visit during the stay on Wednesday 28th January
- Interesting fact... Cate Blanchett has a property on one of the floors above

About the other housemate, Paul:
- 26 year old professional working in Finance (Canary Wharf) 5 days a week
- Speaks English, French & Chinese

About you:
- Clean and tidy
- Open to all backgrounds

Other details:
- Exact move-in & move-out date can be negotiated
- Viewings can be virtual or in-person any time from Sunday 11th Jan onwards
- Self check-in possible using a key box on the street

The best way to contact me is by text or WhatsApp, my number is listed in the Spareroom ad.

Thanks and hope to hear from you soon!
Sam
  • £275 pw (double)
Availability
Available
20th Jan 2026
Minimum term
None
Maximum term
None
  • Short lets considered
Extra cost
Deposit
£275.00
Bills included?
Yes
Amenities
Furnishings
Furnished
Parking
No
Garage
No
Garden/patio
No
Balcony/roof terrace
No
Disabled access
No
Living room
shared
Broadband included
Yes
Current household
# flatmates
1
Total # rooms
2
Age
35
Smoker?
No
Any pets?
No
Language
English
Nationality
French
Occupation
Professional
Gender
Male
New flatmate preferences
Couples OK?
Yes
Smoking OK?
Yes
Pets OK?
No
Occupation
Available to all
References?
No
Gender
No preference
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