Cecilia Road, London E8

This impeccable one-bedroom apartment sits on Cecilia Road, a quiet, leafy street in Hackney. Its interiors are washed in a soothing neutral palette, and the living space is illuminated by a large sash window with a gently curved arch. The delights of Hackney and Dalston are close at hand, while Dalston Kingsland station is a nine-minute walk away.



The Tour



Set on the lower ground floor, this apartment is part of a neat Victorian house with a white stuccoed façade. Steps lead down to its private entrance, which opens onto a bright entrance hall with stripped timber floorboards underfoot.



An expansive sitting room with soaring ceilings is at the front of the plan. Light pours into the space care of a large arched sash window and white-painted wooden shutters. A cast-iron fireplace with ornate surround occupies a central position; other period features include a ceiling rose, smart cornicing, and a picture rail.



A large galley kitchen has white cabinetry topped with solid oak worksurfaces, while a tiled splashback adds to the material palette. There is a butler sink and an integrated electric oven and induction hob, while open shelving provides additional storage space.



A pretty stained-glass porthole window looks toward the bedroom, a serene, light-filled space with French doors that open to the garden beyond. It has full-height fitted storage, and shelving has been cleverly installed in an alcove. The bathroom has a bathtub with an overhead shower, neat tiled walls and spot lighting.



Outdoor Space



To the rear of the house, a tiered courtyard garden surrounded by greenery provides opportunities for sitting out. It has both paved and gravelled areas, and there is space for potted plants and herbs.



The Area



Cecilia Road is brilliantly located in Hackney, with the shops, bars, and restaurants of Dalston also close by. The greenery of Hackney Downs, London Fields (with its heated lido), and Clissold Park are all within easy reach, while the wilder open spaces of Hackney and Walthamstow Marshes are only slightly further afield. The wonderful Dalston Curve Garden, positioned on the site of a disused railway line, is a haven for flowers and wildlife.



This part of east London is well known for its exciting food scene. Close by are the wonderful Casa Fofo, along with the likes of Oren, Mangal II and Violet Cakes; in Clapton, favorites include Uchi, Mambow and Lucky and Joy. Kingsland Road is home to a number of excellent establishments, including Japanese restaurant and music venue Brilliant Corners and a second branch of Soho favourite Three Sheets.



There is an overwhelming sense of community in the area, with weekly markets at Victoria Park and Well Street, as well as on Broadway Market, which has a reputation for some excellent places to eat and drink. E5 Bakehouse, on the edge of London Fields, is excellent for freshly baked artisan bread and grains.



Transport options are especially good: Dalston Kingsland (Mildmay line), Dalston Junction (Windrush line) and Hackney Downs (Weaver line) are all within 11 minutes' walk of the apartment and run services from north to south and east to west.



Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 999 years remaining / Council Tax Band: B