Hare Marsh, London, E2

On a quiet turning off Brick Lane, this two-bedroom duplex brings an elevated air to one of east London’s liveliest postcodes. Interior designer Jasmine Fisher has shaped the space: here you’ll find openness paired with intimacy and deep moody accents against a bright backdrop.

Set on the ground floor, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living space is defined by its shifts in colour and scale. Underfoot, polished concrete traces the industrial bones of the building. Half the room is wrapped in a deep rust-red – a warm, cocooning envelope for cooking and conversation. Here, dark-wood cabinetry meets a black worktop, with integrated appliances neatly concealed. A bespoke dining table sits beneath sculptural Audo Copenhagen wall lights, lending a soft glow to the moodier palette.

The rear space opens dramatically into a double-height living area, where sunlight pours through floor-to-ceiling glass. White walls lift the atmosphere and amplify the volume, while a bespoke sofa and Moroccan-style rug offer a tonal counterpoint to the kitchen’s rich hues.

Upstairs, both bedrooms take a calmer approach. Soft neutrals, bespoke furniture and internal windows draw light from the double-height void. The principal bedroom features a custom headboard in Mark Alexander fabric, with New Works wall lights adding sculptural accents. Elsewhere, two bathrooms serve the home. The ground-floor shower room pairs RAK Blu del Belgio tiles with a Tikamoon marble basin; upstairs, the main bathroom channels a softer aesthetic with a Carrara marble-topped vanity and a generous shower with a tiled bench.

Residents also enjoy an exceptional lifestyle offering. Included are all utilities and “Spirit” tier membership to The Sanctuary: home to the UK’s second-largest sauna, a cold-plunge room, the plant-based café Palm Greens, alcohol-free elixir bar Karmaceuticals, a co-working hub, community events, and a full programme of classes and workshops.

Location
Set just off Brick Lane, this apartment sits at the crossroads of Shoreditch’s creativity. Independent galleries, vintage markets and artisan cafés shape the neighbourhood, while Spitalfields and Redchurch Street are all within easy reach. Wander up to Columbia Road for the flower market, making a pitstop at Brawn for Mediterranean small plates. Transport links are close by, yet the building’s tucked-away position brings a welcome sense of retreat.

Shoreditch High St - 13 mins