Clarence Place, Clapton, Hackney, London, E5

A beautifully characterful two-bedroom, two-bathroom warehouse conversion set on the second floor of a locally listed, historic former industrial building in the heart of Clapton. Extending to 1,145 sq ft, the apartment combines dramatic volume with gentle natural light, vaulted ceilings, exposed trusses and an expansive open-plan living space — a calm, design-led home moments from the green spaces and independent culture that define this pocket of E5

INSIDE

Entry is via a private hallway that curves softly towards the main living space, an architectural gesture that signals the warehouse origins of the building. The principal room is exceptional in scale: a vast kitchen/reception/dining space spanning more than 30 feet, with soaring vaulted ceilings, steel trusses painted white, and industrial-style windows drawing in light from multiple aspects. Warm timber flooring runs throughout, grounding the room and lending a quiet softness to the industrial bones of the structure.

The kitchen is arranged around a concrete-clad island with integrated seating, backed by sleek white cabinetry and a deep grey splashback shelf — a refined, minimalist composition that provides generous storage and excellent functionality for cooking and entertaining. Overhead, skylights heighten the sense of space and pull natural light deep across the room.

The open-plan area naturally zones into living and dining, comfortably accommodating large furniture pieces. Wall-mounted lights and window seats add character, while radiators and storage .are neatly built into the perimeter to preserve the clean architectural lines. A hallway leads to the bedroom wing

The principal bedroom is bright and peaceful, with double windows overlooking neighbouring rooftops, generous built-in wardrobes, and plenty of room for a super-king bed. The striking shower room is a dramatic, spa-like space finished in large-format charcoal tiles with a contemporary walk-in shower, linear drainage and architectural lighting. Bespoke cabinetry by a local craftsman completes this space.

The second bedroom is similarly light and positioned adjacent to the main bathroom. The family bathroom uses white tiling contrasted with a mustard-toned feature wall at the bath — a playful, modern detail — and includes built-in mirrored storage and a rainfall shower over the tub.

Storage has been intelligently integrated throughout, and the property’s layout offers an excellent separation between living and sleeping spaces.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Clarence Place sits in a peaceful pocket of Clapton in the Clapton Conservation Area, just minutes from Hackney Downs, five minutes from the greenbelt landscapes of Hackney Marshes and the River Lea. A 15 minute walk lands you in London Fields via Wilton Way with it’s quaint coffee spots, restaurants and shops.

For food and drink, the options are endless. Within minutes are Mare Street’s cafés and shops, while Chatsworth Road — with its family-friendly atmosphere, farmers’ market, bakeries and delis — is a short stroll away. Neighbourhood favourites include local pubs The Star by Hackney Downs and The Crooked Billet, while highly acclaimed dining can be found nearby at Mambow, My Neighbours The Dumplings, and Michelin-starred Casa Fofo in E8.

Families benefit from an excellent choice of schools, with the house lying within the catchment for three Outstanding-rated secondary academies (Mossbourne, Clapton Girls, and Petchey) and three Outstanding primaries (Southwold, St John & St James, and Shacklewell), all within a few minutes’ walk.

Transport links are superb: Hackney Central and Hackney Downs stations are both five minutes away, giving swift access to Liverpool Street and central London. Numerous buses serve the West End, Victoria, Islington and the City