341A Hackney Road

There are Apple HomePods in the sitting room and bedroom. They're great for music, staying informed, and handy household tasks — all completely hands-free. Just say "Hey Siri" followed by your request.

• "Hey Siri, play Bad Bunny" / "play some jazz" / "play something relaxing"
• "Hey Siri, turn it up" / "turn it down" / "pause" / "resume"
• "Hey Siri, skip this song"
• "Hey Siri, play BBC Radio 6 Music"

• "Hey Siri, tell me the latest news"
• "Hey Siri, what's the weather today?" / "will it rain tomorrow?"
• "Hey Siri, what time is it?" / "what day is it?"

• "Hey Siri, set a timer for 20 minutes"
• "Hey Siri, how long is left on my timer?"
• "Hey Siri, set an alarm for 7am"

The Apple TV is set up in the sitting room. First switch on the television using the remote, then press the "TV" button on the Apple TV remote to wake it up.

Use it to access streaming services including Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, Disney+, and Netflix. Sign in with your own accounts as needed.

Use the pedal bin to the right of the refrigerator for non-recyclables, and the swing bin near the back door for recyclables. When either is full, transfer to the front garden bins:

Gaggia Brera super-automatic bean-to-cup — grinds fresh beans and brews espresso at the touch of a button.

1. 1.Fill the water tank at the front-left of the machine
2. 2.Check beans are in the hopper on top
3. 3.Check the grounds drawer at the front-right isn't full — empty if needed
4. 4.Switch on and wait for the warm-up and automatic rinse to complete
5. 5.Place your cup under the spout and press the espresso or coffee button
6. 6.For hot water or steam, turn the central knob (right for hot water, left for steam)

A friendly ecological request: please only run the dishwasher when it's full.

1. 1.Load fully before running a cycle
2. 2.Place a tablet in the detergent compartment inside the door
3. 3.Select a programme: Eco 50° (most efficient, everyday use), Normal 65°, or Quick 45°
4. 4.Press Start

A first aid kit is available for minor injuries and can be found in the cupboard to the left-hand side of the oven.

The private garden is yours to enjoy — a lovely spot for morning coffee or an evening drink. Kitchen chairs can be moved outside whenever you like. Please be mindful of neighbours in the evening, and close and lock the garden door whenever you come back inside.

The flat is heated by a Vaillant ecoFIT pure combination boiler in the bathroom, which provides central heating and near-instant hot water on demand — no need to wait for a tank to heat up.

Room temperature is automatically managed by tado° smart radiator thermostats: 18°C (~64°F) during the day and 16°C (~61°F) at night. To adjust manually, simply turn the valve on each radiator.

Worth reading through once so you know where everything is before you need it.

Fuse box: On the hallway wall, above the sitting room door. If a circuit trips, the breaker will have flipped to "off" — switch it firmly back up. If it immediately trips again, unplug all appliances on that circuit first.

Main isolator: In the cupboard directly in front of you as you descend the stairs toward the front door. Switching it off cuts all power to the flat instantly.

Gas stopcock: In the undercroft beneath the front garden. Descend the stairs toward the front door — the access door is on your left. The stopcock is a lever handle on the gas pipe: turn it 90° until perpendicular to the pipe to cut the gas supply completely.

Water stopcock: In the hallway, on the wall opposite the bedroom door. Pop open the small panel with a key or flat tool and turn the valve clockwise until it stops to shut off all cold water to the flat.

The kitchen is fully equipped for everything from a quick breakfast to a proper dinner. The gas hob and electric oven are both Bosch. To ignite a hob burner, press, hold, and rotate the knob. The oven is controlled via the dial — preheat before cooking for the best results.

There's no free off-street parking at the property. On-street parking is permit-controlled on weekdays during the day and pay-by-app at other times — always check the street sign before parking, as rules vary by street and time of day. No physical ticket needs to be displayed.

Located in the hallway cupboard. A kind request for ecology and sustainability: please only run a cycle when the drum is full.

1. 1.Load without overloading
2. 2.Add detergent to the drawer: compartment I for pre-wash, the main compartment for the wash, the flower symbol for fabric softener. Alternatively, place liquid pods directly in the drum.
3. 3.Select Eco 40-60 (most efficient) or Mixed Load for everyday use
4. 4.Press Start — remove clothes promptly once done to avoid creasing