Angel House, Shadwell, London, E1

A spacious and beautifully finished two-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex apartment with a private south-facing garden ideally positioned just two minutes walk from Shadwell Overground and DLR stations.
 
Set within the St George in the East conservation area, and only a short walk from both the City and Tower Hill, the apartment forms part of a handsome terrace with notable historic provenance. The building is marked by a Blue Plaque honouring Dr Hannah Billig, who lived and practised here between 1935 and 1964. Known locally as the ‘Angel of Cable Street’, she treated the sick and injured during the Blitz, earning the George Medal for bravery. The building suffered bomb damage in the Blitz and the whole of the rear wall including the first and second floors over the entrance to the east were rebuilt in the 1950s and continued to operate as a doctor’s surgery until 1976, when it was sensitively converted into private residences.
 
Internally, the apartment offers approximately 700 square feet of well-balanced living space. The ground floor opens into a bright and welcoming reception room, where a cast-iron fireplace, high ceilings and sash windows nod to the property’s period heritage. A contemporary kitchen is neatly set to the rear with views over the garden below. Finished to a high-standard, it comprises soft-close cabinetry in a neutral palette containing integrated appliances including a gas hob, a recently replaced combi boiler and capped with stone worktops. Wooden flooring runs throughout, blending modern finishes with traditional character.
 
On the lower level are two near-equal sized double bedrooms, both with handy inbuilt storage cupboards and the principal of which benefits from an en-suite shower room with the added benefit of underfloor heating. The remaining layout comprises the second bathroom which is finished to as impressive specification as the ensuite, and a vestibule with built-in storage for utilities.
 
Outside, a private south-facing garden provides an ideal space for quiet relaxation or entertaining. Residents’ have the added benefit of on-street parking permissions.
 
This is a well-appointed home full of historic character, benefitting from excellent transport links and proximity to central London, it's an excellent option for first-time buyers seeking an affordable central property with period charm yet the benefit of all the modern conveniences.