Charming studio Soho Covent Garden

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!
This charming and bright split-level studio apartment is situated in the most central location in London!
It is on the third floor (with a lift) of an impressive landmark historic 1889 Edwardian building with original features and a 1930’s lift,located on the world famous Charing Cross Road, close to the junction with Oxford street and Tottenham Court rd.

The flat is surprisingly quiet at night considering its central location. This is because the apartment is high above the road and has been fitted with extremely effective secondary glazing windows blocking street noise.

The comfortable double bed slides out at bed time and slides away during the day. It has a new high quality supportive hybrid mattress.

The flat is right at the center of London's gay area (Soho), bars, cafes, theaters, gay clubs. (See also gay attractions in the listing).

Just near the building - Outernet London, a new type of entertainment district opened in 2022, The largest digital exhibition space in Europe with the "world's largest LED screen deployment". (From Wikipedia) Just outside our building. (See in photos new drag extravaganza at Outernet.)

Tottenham court rd. tube station a few steps away with new Elizabeth line, directly to/from Heathrow.

Both the owner and the flat’s manager are gay and will be happy to share information re the area and its gay attractions

The building has been recently renovated. There are still some works being carried in the stairway and other flats in the building, so there might be some noise during work hours only, and the lift might occasionally go out of service, but it is usually promptly repaired.

Other important and interesting details:

1. Reviews
Great reviews on various websites!
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2. Instructions for Guests (also displayed in the studio):
- Hot Water – operated by a boiler switch. The water heats quickly and stays hot for a while. Please do not leave the switch on for more than 30 minutes at a time (sufficient for two hot showers).
- Shower Room – please make sure the internal shower door is closed while showering, and place the bath mat on the floor.
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3. Music and Theatre History:
The building and its surroundings have a rich music and theatre history:
• Brian Sommerville, the Beatles’ early publicist, once lived here.
• Dick James Music, the Beatles’ first publishing company was located on the 2nd floor.
• Many West End actors and theatrical agents used to live in the building.
• Even today, visiting West End actors sometimes book our studio.

The building stands at the corner of Denmark Street, famous as Britain’s “Tin Pan Alley” in the 1960s — the hub of music publishers, music stores, and studios.
• Elton John met his writing partner in an office there.
• The street’s cafés became popular hangouts for musicians.
• David Bowie met his first backing group here.
• Everyone from The Kinks to Stevie Wonder to Jimi Hendrix to The Rolling Stones recorded in a local studio.

More recently, the detective series Strike (written by J.K. Rowling) filmed scenes in an office above one of the street’s guitar shops, featuring Denmark Street itself in many of the scenes.

Denmark Street has been recently renovated, preserving its rare 17th-century buildings and musical character. It’s still the place to buy guitars and other instruments — and maybe even spot a famous musician!

Enjoy your stay!