Essence House, Selsea Place, Hackney, London, N16

A bright and contemporary one-bedroom apartment positioned on the fifth floor of a modern, well-kept development in the heart of N16 yet close to Newington Green & Dalston Kingsland. Extending to 614 sq ft with an additional 220 sq ft of private terrace space, the home enjoys far-reaching skyline views, excellent natural light throughout, and a fluid open-plan layout ideal for modern living.

INSIDE

Entered on the fifth floor via a smart communal lobby and lift, the apartment opens into a generous hallway with integrated storage. Ahead, the expansive kitchen / reception room (23'7 x 15'5) runs the full width of the building, lined with floor-to-ceiling glazing that frames panoramic views over the neighbourhood rooftops and city landmarks beyond. Sliding doors open directly to the terrace, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor flow.

The living space is arranged with distinct lounging and dining zones, softened by warm timber flooring and ample wall space for shelving or artwork. The contemporary kitchen is finished in high-gloss white cabinetry with dark stone worktops and integrated appliances, offering plenty of storage and a sociable layout for cooking and entertaining.

The bedroom (15'5 x 12'6) is notably generous, comfortably accommodating a king-sized bed and freestanding furniture. A second set of full-height windows brings in further light and offers an additional aspect over the surrounding rooftops. Adjacent, the bathroom is modern and understated, fully tiled with a bath and overhead shower, wall-mounted storage, and a large frosted window.

A sizeable internal store cupboard provides particularly useful space for laundry, bicycles, or general household storage—rare for apartments of this size, which also benefits from a large, secluded communal garden.

The private roof terrace spans the entire width of the apartment, with space for outdoor dining, planting, and relaxed seating. Elevated views stretch across Stoke Newington, Hackney, and as far as the City, creating a calm backdrop for morning coffee or evenings outdoors.


NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Selsea Place sits moments from Stoke Newington High Street and well located for Stoke Newington Church Street, placing you among some of the area’s best cafés, bakeries, and neighbourhood restaurants. Much-loved spots such as The Good Egg, Jolene, The Auld Shillelagh, and The Haberdashery are all close by, alongside independent shops, weekend markets, and green spaces including Clissold Park, Abney Park, and Springfield Park.

Transport connections are excellent:

• Stoke Newington Overground is a short walk away for direct trains to Liverpool Street.
• Rectory Road and Dalston Kingsland/Junction expand routes across the Overground network.
• Numerous bus routes run along the High Street, linking to Islington, Shoreditch, and the City.