Fashion-Forward Renting InShoreditch

The most discerning fashionistas will be spending Spring enjoying the ‘Big Four’ fashion weeks, currently being held in London, Milan, Paris and New York. Fashion-conscious renters wishing to reside in the hippest areas of London should consider Godfrey Place, Genesis’ brand new collection of apartments in Shoreditch, E2. This fashionable enclave is the top choice for many of the capital’s hipsters, and as such has a reputation of being one of the trendiest areas of East London, with a wealth of independent boutiques and fashion designers on the doorstep to recreate the looks seen on the runways.

Perfectly suited to today’s fashion forward tenants, the one and two bedroom apartments and three and four bedroom maisonettes at Godfrey Place offer plenty of space and storage solutions to house an haute-couture collection of any size. The second phase of this popular development going fast, with just a small selection of properties currently available to rent.

The apartments and maisonettes at Godfrey Place have modern layouts, with spacious open plan living areas, and feature wood flooring, underfloor heating and white gloss walls, while kitchens offer granite worktops, contemporary chrome fittings and integrated Bosch appliances. All offer access to a private balcony or terrace. Each apartment also benefits from lots of cupboard space and some bedrooms have a fitted wardrobe, or ample space for large freestanding ones. One of the additional bedrooms could easily be converted into a walk-in wardrobe, for those whose clothing collections are bursting at the seams.

Shoreditch’s vibrant and colourfulneighbourhood is buzzing both in the day and night-time, with the option of fine dining at The Clove, a recently awarded Michelin star restaurant located on Old Street. The famous Brick Lane, Spitalfields and Columbia Road Flower Markets are all just minutes from the development, and dozens of bars, nightclubs and restaurants all add to the trendy vibe. Shoreditch has a long history with the arts scene, being the entertainment central of East London during the Victorian times.

Ideal for commuters, residents are well placed to benefit from excellent travel links. Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street Overground stations are both under 10 minutes away on foot, and here the trains take just 10 minutes to Canada Water for underground connections, or head to Old Street for northern line underground services which is 0.6 miles away. Multiple bus routes run from adjacent stops to the development, taking residents direct to Tower Bridge, London Bridge, Waterloo, and Battersea. For those who want to get some exercise, the area is part of the London Cycle Network, and London Bridge is approximately 15 minutes away by bike.

Godfrey Place offers everything you would expect from one of London’s leading housing providers. The Genesis brand brings with it a guarantee of high standards of accommodation and service from a reputable professional landlord that doesn’t charge any agency fees, just a small cost for a credit check. In addition, Genesis offers longer tenancies of up to five years, meaning extra security and peace of mind.

Wanda Rich

Editor-in-Chief since 2011.