Banbury Court

While some unapologetically hip apartments lack a little warmth, this home manages to tread the line deftly between relaxed comfort and self-conscious stylishness. The main living area skilfully uses fresh tones and swathes of glass to open up the space and flood it with light. Clean lines are everywhere, from the immaculate, steel-grey kitchen, to that grid of silver shelves that subtly separates it from a rather splendidly decked out sofa. Crisp white interiors are lifted by a peppering of artwork and lush houseplants. A generously-sized dining table, expertly placed by that impressive glass wall overlooking the balcony, helps bring the outside inside, so can enjoy your meal with a side of London skyline. The principal bedroom affords similar perks; its vast windows meaning you wake up to one heck of a view and can step straight outside. The second bedroom boasts a bit of balcony too, along with a handy desk space, whilst what the third lacks in vistas, it makes up for in serenely smooth, pared-down design.

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The terrace — because what's not to love?! Offering spectacular views of some of the city's most impressive landmarks, from the London Eye to the BT Tower, you can enjoy them with a glass of wine in the sunshine, or sheltered by the doors with a hot drink. The location is also unbeatable, with Covent Garden Market, Leicester Square and the Strand all just a short stroll away.