Room to rent

Crutched Friars, London EC3N

Set in a handsome period building in the heart of the City, this lovely two-bedroom flat offers a great amount of space and natural light. The living room is an excellent size and the two bedrooms are well presented and quietly positioned away from the main living space, while the property also benefits from two bathrooms, adding a particularly practical touch for a two-bedroom central London home.

The location is a major part of the appeal. Tower Hill Underground is only a few minutes' walk away, with Aldgate also close by, while Fenchurch Street station is virtually on the doorstep. This puts the District and Circle lines, DLR and c2c rail services within easy reach, making commuting across London remarkably straightforward. Liverpool Street and the wider City are also within comfortable walking distance.

And when work is done, you're surrounded by the best of central London. The Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the riverside are close enough to become part of your everyday routine, while the restaurants, bars, cafés and shops of the City, Aldgate and Spitalfields are all nearby.

In short, this is a substantial two-bedroom home in an exceptionally well-connected part of London, but it is the sheer scale and character of the reception room that really sets it apart. It offers the kind of living space that is very hard to replicate at this price and location.