Ritson Road, Hackney, London

The Home -

This space offers all the essentials in a highly desirable, buzzing neighbourhood, perfect for those who want a comfortable, light-filled home with excellent amenities and an unbeatable location in Hackney, Set in the historic German Hospital building, you're just moments away from the lively London Fields and the vibrant Mare Street. Hackney Downs Park and the Ridley Road known for its famous markets are also nearby, offering lush green spaces to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. You’ll be spoiled for choice with the abundance of local restaurants, cafes, and markets.

The Indoors -

At the communal entrance, you're greeted by the historic former entrance to the hospital with mosaic tiled flooring, Victorian wooden paneling and pillars. Upon entering the flat, you find yourself in a hallway that effortlessly connects every room. You're immediately drawn to the spacious, open-plan kitchen and living area, a welcoming space with two windows, and a door that opens directly outside. Natural light flows generously into this room. The living area offers plenty of room for a sofa and TV setup. The adjacent kitchen is well-equipped with modern appliances, including a fridge-freezer and fitted oven, while ample storage and overhead lighting give it a sleek, practical feel. In this open place space an additional door leads you to a secluded outdoor space that connects back to the home’s entrance.

Next to the kitchen and living area is the main bedroom, a well-proportioned room that can comfortably accommodate a double bed and wardrobe. It’s carpeted, giving it a cozy touch, and like the living area, it benefits from a natural light thanks to the well-positioned window.

The bathroom, also conveniently located nearby, features wooden flooring and is fitted with a bath, a practical shower tap, and a heated towel rack. Tiled around the bath and toilet, this space is both functional and comfortable, offering everything you need for daily convenience.

The Outdoors -

From the kitchen and living space, and you’ll find yourself in a private outdoor area that feels like your own secret retreat. The path is laid with smooth concrete, while also creating the sense of a personal walkway leading directly to the entrance of the home. This outdoor space is perfect for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee in the fresh air, offering a little escape without leaving home.

Loving The Location -

The German Hospital is excellently located in central Hackney, just moments from the popular London Fields and vibrant Mare Street, and close to the green spaces of Victoria Park and the Regents Canal path. There are numerous amazing restaurants locally, notably Lardo on Richmond Road, the renowned Angelinas on Dalston Lane, Elliots and Bright on Mare Street, plus Pidgin and Violet on Wilton Way. Weekly markets take place at Victoria Park, Well Street and Broadway Market has a reputation for some excellent places to eat and drink; it also hosts a food market on Saturdays.

The E5 Bakehouse, on the edge of London Fields, is excellent for freshly baked artisan bread and grains, and nearby Netil Market is a thriving hub of restaurants, breweries and coffee roasters. Broadway Market itself has a huge array of cafes, pubs, and restaurants to enjoy and on Saturdays it comes alive with the Market that brings wonderful food options and Vinyl, clothing stalls aplenty.

The apartment is situated perfectly between Dalston, Stoke Newington and Hackney Downs Park. Close by is the entrance to Ridley Road market, considered by many to be the beating heart of Dalston’s community. It has run every Monday to Saturday since the 1880s and includes over 150 stalls, offering fresh produce from around the world. Dalston has an eclectic range of bars, restaurants, cafes and lifestyle including Oren, Popo's Bagels, Brilliant Corners, Mangal II and many excellent pubs.

Stoke Newington and Church Street is full of artisan coffee shops and smart cafés every few yards including Caffeine London; The Good Egg; The Blue Legume; The Green Room and The Last Crumb Café.
There is a wide choice of restaurants including Franco Manca chain pizzeria; Fanny’s Kebabs, now with three branches; Spanish restaurant Black Pig with White Pearls; The Haberdashery for brunch and lunch; Yum Yum, a long-standing modern Thai restaurant in a fine Georgian house.

Dalston Junction and Kingsland stations are both a short walk away, providing transport links on the east/west and south-bound branches of the London Overground. Nearby Hackney Downs station provides links to Liverpool Street in less than ten minutes. Buses run regularly to London Bridge and the City from nearby Kingsland Road.