Beechwood Lodge, East Bank, Stamford Hill, London, N16

BRICKWORKS SAYS

From the outset, this building makes an impression. The vivid green cladding and glass tower give it a striking, almost sculptural quality. Designed by two of Britain’s most influential post-war architects, it exhibits the hallmarks of the high-tech style with which they are closely associated: lightweight materials, precise detailing, repeated modular bays, and a strong emphasis on both communal and private outdoor space — a distinctly 1970s vision.

Spread across two floors, there is a surprising amount of space, with every inch put to good use. The open-plan living area extends an impressive length — the white kitchen, accented with a gorgeous, high-gloss, grass-green unit, sits at one end, while the cosy lounge is bathed in light at the other. The bedrooms, one on each floor, have sliding, full-width aluminium windows, matching those in the living room and framing views of the surrounding treetops.

Already filled with light, the flat is sharpened by the crispness of its decor, while the bathroom makes a statement of its own with a bold monochrome palette. Yet it's above that the home truly shines. Step onto the private roof terrace, and the city falls away; the sky opens wide, framed by white-washed walls that create a rare sense of seclusion.

You don't need to venture far from Beechwood Lodge to find something to delight. On one side is Stoke Newington, with its independent shops and long-established creative scene; on the other, Tottenham, thriving with a new wave of energy thanks in part to the microbreweries that have made it their home. Green space is also nearby, from the wilder beauty of Woodberry Wetlands to the leafy towpaths of Springfield Park and the canal beyond.

THE OWNERS SAY

We spent eight years living at Beechwood Lodge and immediately felt at home there. As a lover of modernist architecture, the building immediately chimed with our design aesthetic, being light and also functional. I love that the flat is not overlooked and has such fabulous views. The terrace has been an important space for our social gatherings or simply reading a book.

The location also offers so much, particularly the ease of getting to the things we loved to do such as parks, cinemas, theatres, as well as easily accessible for work and good schools.

We were sad to leave our neighbours, all of whom are lovely and also passionate about Beechwood Lodge.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C
Potential Energy Rating C

Council Tax:
Band D in the borough of Hackney
£1,966 in 2025/26

Utilities:
Monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £100
Gas £100
Water £30
These figures naturally change seasonally

Tenure:
Share of freehold

Service charge:
£150 monthly

Ground rent:
None

EWS1:
The building has a valid, up-to-date EWS1.

Neighbours:
In the building, there are 12 flats in total.

Recent work:
The current owners replaced parts of the bathroom, added new flooring in the living room, and installed new kitchen appliances and a boiler.

Getting around:
Stamford Hill (Zone 3) station is very close, providing access to the Weaver Overground line. You can also head slightly further to catch the Suffragette Overground line at South Tottenham (Zone 3). Alternatively, Seven Sisters (Zone 3/4) isn't far, where you can jump on the Victoria line or National Rail services to Stansted.

Onward plans:
The owner has relocated abroad and is selling chain-free.

Anything else:
Beechwood Lodge is a modernist residential block designed in 1973 by the then-partnership of Terry Farrell & Nicholas Grimshaw. One of their earliest housing projects, with just twelve flats, it remains a distinctive example of post-war design and an early marker in the careers of two of Britain’s most influential architects. The property is also double glazed throughout.

THE LEGAL BIT

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