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Residential Context and Urban Setting

This apartment building is at 48a Camden Road in NW1, in a section of London that has been receiving a face lift for some time. The neighborhood is a mix of quiet streets, parks, schools and places to hang out — that’s what makes Camden a nice place to live, an easy place. You can walk and do your day-to-day stuff without having to have a car and it feels more like a home versus a temporary spot.

The building is among a larger project by the municipal government to renovate housing, parks and public spaces. So, it supports what the city is hoping to accomplish rather than just being an eyesore. It doesn’t stand out from the other, older buildings around it.

Building Composition and Residential Layout

The building is seven stories, and the apartments are not too many, it’s not like living in a large tower block. The apartments, inside, are configured to maximize their space and offer one or two bedrooms that work for the way people live now. There are balconies — a much-appreciated grace note when you’re living in the city.

But since the building is already built, you can move in immediately. You don’t need to concern yourself with when it will be done. You can visit it and look at floor plans, see photos to know what you’re getting. It’s designed for those who want to stay here a little while, not investors just on the hunt to make a fast buck.

Connectivity, Accessibility, and Everyday Infrastructure

One of the very best things about this spot is how convenient it is to get around. The Camden Road Overground station is nearby, so you can catch a train to other parts of London. And, there are Tube stations nearby that ferry you right across the city. King’s Cross and St Pancras stations aren’t far, so you can travel around the country or even to Europe.

Schools, hospitals, shops, cafes and parks: you can walk to all of them. The parks and pathways en route serve as nice spots to chill out. There is a map and that is where everything is so you can see how convenient it will be to live here.

Market Positioning and Residential Value

The apartments are for sale, and there are varying prices based on what you want. They have the local council in on it, so it’s a mixture of private homes and public improvements. This could be a good thing if you’re focusing on the long-term.

Since the building is already completed, you don’t need to take a leap of faith on something that’s still being built. You don’t have to worry about who’s on first and who’s on second, you just get to focus in on whether or not you like the apartment and the area it’s in.