Lansdowne Drive, London Fields, Hackney, London, E8

Set along and opening on to the tree-lined edge of London Fields, this four-storey Victorian townhouse has been thoughtfully extended and reimagined, blending period warmth with expressive modern design. Behind its handsome London stock brick façade lies a home of craft and individuality — where hand-built carpentry, terrazzo surfaces, and playful colour harmonise with the calm greenery of the park beyond.

INSIDE 

The lower ground floor opens into a luminous kitchen and dining space, its terrazzo flooring by Mosaic Factory has underfloor heating and sets a textured, graphic foundation. A full wall of Sunvista sliding doors, made in London, dissolves the boundary between indoors and out, drawing in views of the garden and park trees beyond. The kitchen itself has been hand-built by a skilled carpenter, with birch-ply cabinetry, integrated shelving, and a central island forming a seamless workspace beneath the striking glazed roof.

To the rear, a leafy garden unfolds across two levels, with mature planting and a private gate opening directly onto London Fields — a rare and coveted feature that extends the living space into one of East London’s most beloved green spaces.

Upstairs, the raised ground floor houses two interlinked reception rooms, connected through original openings and flooded with light from tall sash windows overlooking both the front and rear gardens. Shelving and cabinetry, also hand-crafted, provide both warmth and utility while retaining the building’s Victorian proportions.

Across the upper floors are two double bedrooms, a loft room and the family bathroom situated on the first floor half landing. It is finished with Mosaic Factory terrazzo flooring and Zelige shower tiles, Mandarin Stone coral wall tiles. There is a striking Lusso Picasso XL freestanding bath in matt stone and matching Lusso hardware. This bathroom features underfloor heating for year-round comfort.

The second bathroom is on the raised ground floor with the reception rooms and doubles up as a utility room. This bathroom introduces playful mint-green, yellow and shell pink and white tiles, with handmade copper taps and fittings that nod to artisanal craft.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Positioned directly on London Fields, the house enjoys one of Hackney’s most idyllic outlooks — a front-row seat to the park’s vibrant community and tranquil open spaces.

Just moments from Broadway Market, residents can enjoy a weekend rhythm of independent cafés, bakeries, and restaurants, from Climpson & Sons to Lardo and E5 Bakehouse.
Dining and drinking options are abundant with Cafe Cecilia and Brat at Climpsons Arch as well as the Michelin Starred Behind, as just a few examples. Pubs and bars are also plentiful, we love Pub on the Park in the heart of London Fields and the Cat and Mutton at the top of Broadway Market.

London Fields Overground Station is within a few minutes’ walk, providing swift connections to Liverpool Street and the City. The area also benefits from excellent cycling routes and easy access to Hackney Central, Dalston, and the Regent’s Canal Towpath.