There is an ensuite with a bath, which I also didn't have in Cambridge. I'm still not sure if you're supposed to stand on the floor outside the bath and shower like people usually do in Japan, as there is a drain there. It makes more sense to stand in the bath and do it as the bathroom is quite cramped and otherwise your toilet paper is going to end up a soggy useless mess.
Another nice addition to the room is a fridge/freezer combination Homertonians can only dream of. For the last 2 years I have shared a fridge with about 8 other people, resulting in many thefts of Lurpak Spreadable (please forgive me for that) and disgusting mouldy vegetables that had become hidden under a mountain of other stuff. Also there was no freezer which meant if you wanted some Ben and Jerry's you would have to eat the entire 500ml tub in one go - a feat I was able to manage a few years ago but now sadly I have lost that particular talent. I will admit to forgetting it is there on occasion but rest assured the freezer has been put to excellent use so far. Last week I bought a set of 6 mini Haagen Dazs ice cream tubs and it is currently home to a solitary slice of brown bread. There is also a hot plate and sink so you can cook in your room without having to make awkward conversation in the communal kitchen.
My only issues are that the big glass door at the far end of the room renders it baking in the daytime and absolutely sub-zero at night. The room is also long rather than wide and has a hard floor but if you aren't planning to use it for stretching or trying to learn a K pop dance for 5 minutes before giving up then that probably isn't a problem.
Here are some pictures. Notice I have tried to make it my own (i.e. chucked stuff all over the floor). Included is a view from the balcony.
Having written this post I can really see a career for myself in real estate!!
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