Hampden House

Hampden House is a winner. The landlord Marc is an extremely great guy and he is very prompt with any issues that tenants have. The main issue with the building is that things break easily and constantly because it is an old building. Otherwise the location is unbelievable. There is a Starbucks literally downstairs and a Sainsbury right across the street. The tube is just a couple of blocks away and it is a very safe area.

There is a man always on call who fixes things around the building. Our fuses consistently blow which is weird and annoying. We've had to have many things fixed in just over a month of living here.

A huge annoying is the washing machines downstairs. First of all, there is only two of them. Second of all, they cost FOUR POUNDS!! How is that possible? It's a ridiculously high price. And the driers suck, one cycle is never enough. Marc refuses to fix the broken washing machines in Flat number 25 which students want to use communally, which is very annoying.

My stay at the Hampden House surpassed all expectations! Let me tell you that pictures do not do this place justice! It really is an amazing place to live in! I stayed at the Hampden House for 12 weeks and not once did I have a single problem that was not resolved.

Before I go about the amazing location of Hapmden House, let me first talk more about the flat. The interior of the flat has been maintained to keep its original shabby chic décor; bathroom and kitchen has been kept in good shape, living room and dinning room are very spacious, all the utensils and utilities you can think of are available, new fridge and washer/dryer--the apartment also came equipped with washing soap, toilet paper, and towels! The place has a very warm homey feeling and you never felt weird like you would in more metal/concrete skyscraper-esque buildings. Part of our lease agreement was to have our flat serviced once a week and the cleaning staff has done a great job! My only problem with the flat would probably be the carpet--it was a little worn out to be honest.

Now, about the management, the property manager, Marc, is such a great guy! He is always on top of things and manages to get problems fixed and fast. Micah, who lives on premises and works with Marc, is the most amazing person! I've been locked out, locked in, broken doors, dropped things on other peoples balconies, you name it, he has managed to handle it all!

Location wise is probably Hampden House greatest asset! It is literally a 5-minute walk from everything important--there is a Sainsbury, Tesco 5 minutes away. Waitrose is a 10-minute walk from the flat, Oxford Street is under a 10 minute walk, there are two tube stations all 5-8 minute walk (Regent's Park and Great Portland Street Station), and for those Starbucks lovers, there is a Starbucks right next to the flat!

I definitely recommend Hamdpen House to anyone looking for a warm, cosy, winning let experience!

Fatima Bukhamseen, 2012