Family Home near Angel with Terrace - Pass the Keys

There’s a wonderful sense of space and light throughout this three-bedroom, three-bathroom maisonette in the heart of Clerkenwell. Set across almost 1,800 sq ft, the home combines generous rooms, high ceilings and large windows with a contemporary finish and a substantial private terrace overlooking leafy Northampton Square. Angel, Old Street, Exmouth Market and Clerkenwell’s cafés, restaurants and bars are all within easy reach, making this a brilliant base for families or groups.

I think what makes this home stand out is the sheer sense of space. In central London, it’s rare to find a home that feels this generous, bright and open, while still being so well connected to everything around it.

The maisonette spans almost 1,800 sq ft and has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, so there’s room for everyone to settle in properly. High ceilings and large windows bring in plenty of natural light, while the layout gives the home a lovely flow between the kitchen, dining and living spaces.

The kitchen and dining area are one of the real hubs of the home. It’s spacious, modern and designed for everyday living, with plenty of worktop space, a large dining table and an island that naturally becomes the place for breakfast, coffee or chatting while someone cooks.

The living area feels just as generous, with comfortable seating and wide doors opening directly onto the terrace. That connection between the inside and outside is one of the things I love most about the house — it makes the whole space feel even larger.

The private terrace is a real highlight. It’s substantial, with plenty of room to sit outside together, and it looks out towards the greenery of Northampton Square. It’s a rare bit of breathing room in central London and makes a lovely spot for morning coffee, lunch or simply stepping outside at the end of the day.

The bedrooms are bright and well proportioned, with large windows and enough space to properly unpack and settle in. Some also have desk areas, which is useful if you need to work during your stay or want a quieter place to plan the day.
With three bathrooms, the home also works particularly well for families or groups, making mornings much easier when everyone is getting ready at the same time.

The house has a lovely balance of old and new. There are elegant proportions and period details, but the overall feel is clean, modern and comfortable rather than formal.

To help you settle in, we’ll leave a starter welcome pack with complimentary tea and coffee, travel-sized toiletries, and everyday essentials such as loo roll, kitchen roll and washing-up bits to get you through the first few days.

The location is another big part of the appeal. Ashby Street puts you within easy reach of Angel, Old Street, Exmouth Market and Clerkenwell, with cafés, restaurants, bars and shops close by. Northampton Square adds a leafy outlook, while Farringdon and the wider City are also easy to reach when you need to travel further.

It’s the kind of home that gives you the best of both worlds — plenty of space to relax and spend time together, while still being right in the middle of one of London’s most interesting neighbourhoods.

As this is a central London location, you may hear some normal city sounds from time to time, particularly during busier periods.

You have access to the entire property with no disruptions. Should a maintenance query occur, you will be asked permission first before we access the property to carry out a repair.

A few helpful notes before your stay, so everything feels easy from arrival to check-out.

Check-in & Check-out
Check-in is from 4 pm, and check-out is by 10 am. If you’d like to arrive a little earlier or leave a little later, please let us know in advance. We’ll always try to help where we can, though this is subject to availability and may incur an additional fee.

Please do make sure you’re ready to check out on time, as our cleaning team often arrives promptly to prepare the home for the next guests. Unauthorised early arrivals or late check-outs are charged at £20 per half hour.

Lift & Stairs
Please note there is no lift in the building.
As the home is arranged over more than one level, there are also stairs within the property. Families with little ones should keep this in mind and supervise younger children carefully around the staircase.

Parking
There is no parking available at the property, but there are several convenient and reasonably priced options nearby:
- RingGo for pay-as-you-go on-street parking
- Parkopedia to compare nearby car parks and parking options
- JustPark, where local residents often rent out private parking spaces at more competitive rates.

Please note that if you hire a Zipcar, parking is not included in the hire charge and must be arranged and paid for separately.

Family Facilities
A travel cot is available to hire for £40, which covers delivery and collection. Please bring your own cot bedding.
If you’d also like a high chair, we can provide both the travel cot and high chair for a total of £45 for your stay. Please request these in advance so we have enough time to arrange them before arrival.

Keys
We’ll send clear instructions before check-out on where to leave the keys. Please follow these carefully, as missing a step can delay the cleaning team and affect the next guests arriving.

A £50 fee applies if keys are not returned correctly. Lost keys requiring lock replacement will incur a £100 charge. If you are locked out and we need to attend the property, there is a £60 call-out fee, so please keep the keys safe during your stay.

Smoking
This is a strictly non-smoking home. A £200 charge will apply if smoking is detected in the property.

Extra Guests & Noise
This is a residential area, so we kindly ask that you keep noise to a respectful level and do not host parties or play loud music.

Only guests included on the booking are permitted to stay, unless agreed with us in advance. Breaching either rule may result in a £250 fine.

Lost Property
Please have a good look around before you leave. Forgotten items are handled by a third-party courier, who charges a minimum of £25 per item, plus delivery costs.

Linen for Longer Stays
For stays of 21 nights or more, our professional linen service requires a refresh every 21 days.
You can choose either a fresh linen delivery, or to rehire the current set, which we’ll collect after check-out. Both options are billed the same.

Property Management
This home is professionally managed by Pass the Keys®, offering thoughtful hospitality in unique homes.

You’ll have fresh linen, quality toiletries, 24/7 guest support and a dedicated local team on hand throughout your stay. The property has also been personally inspected and approved to meet our Property Readiness Standard.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.

The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.

Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - not allowed
Smoking - not allowed