This peaceful apartment is located on the ground floor of a 19th-century red-brick building in the Pitfield Street conservation area, close to Hoxton, Columbia Road, Shoreditch, Brick Lane, and Spitalfields. Original features, including doors and floorboards, sit alongside reinstated panelling and cleverly concealed bespoke joinery. Cheerful communal gardens, which run the length of the street, are shared by the building’s residents and can be accessed directly from this home’s back door.



Setting the Scene



The apartment is situated in the middle of a terrace built in 1888 for the families of Metropolitan Police Officers. As such, the doorways and window frames are painted in shades of deep blue and white, as a tribute to their original inhabitants.



The terrace is impeccably maintained and retains most of its original features, such as the Victorian street lamps hanging over each doorway, endowing the street with a palpable sense of history. There is a real sense of community on the row, and its shared outdoor space makes for an excellent spot for summer drinks or barbecues with neighbours and friends.



The Grand Tour



This apartment has two points of entry: the front door is accessed via a communal hallway, while the rear door opens from the communal outdoor spaces to the kitchen and dining room.



The kitchen is an open and sociable space, with plenty of room for a large dining table. It was designed in a horseshoe shape to allow for an unobstructed line of sight to the garden. Mushroom-coloured units are topped with seamless Corian worktops, and appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, oven and induction hob, as well as a large Belfast sink. On the far wall are custom-made open shelves beneath a marvellous stained-glass window that imbues the space with a honeyed glow.



A corridor with reinstated lace-like anaglypta panelling connects the kitchen and dining room to the living room at the front of the home. Here, a pair of four-over-four sash windows usher in light. Bespoke shelving and desk space is revealed by a sliding door – a neat spot for tidying away life’s necessities, or for hiding away a television when not in use.



Set at the heart of the plan, the bedroom is wonderfully quiet, its soft sage walls creating a calm atmosphere. It features a four over four sash window, fitted bookshelves and a spacious built in wardrobe.



Next door is the bathroom, a serene space with zellige wall and floor tiles which flow through into the kitchen, as well as duck-egg blue panelling.



The Great Outdoors



Outside, residents enjoy a south facing communal garden with ample space for generous seating and potted plants - a peaceful pocket of nature in the heart of central London. The red brick walls are draped in Virginia creeper, which turns from lush green to a vivid deep red each autumn.



Out and About



The apartment is near Hoxton Square, an early example of one of London's public gardens. Completed in 1720, it was designed to emulate existing squares in west London and was the first of its type in the area. During the 19th century, the square and surrounding streets became the centre of Shoreditch’s furniture and carpentry trade.



Shoreditch Park is a 10-minute walk away and has over seven acres of open space. Just beyond lies the Regent's Canal and its footpath, home to the likes of Towpath Café and, towards Haggerston, Toconoco.



The surrounding area is renowned for its mix of restaurants, bars and galleries, including Rochelle Canteen, Brat, Hales Gallery, Victoria Miro Gallery and Raven Row. Redchurch Street is home to the like sof Labour and Wait, APC, Toast and Aesop; there is also a bakery branch of Jolene. The Barbican Centre, with its year-round programme of music, film and art, can also be reached on foot.



While much of the City can be reached on foot, transport links are also excellent. Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street stations run London Overground services; Liverpool Street station provides access to the Central, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Elizabeth lines, as well as nationwide National Rail services. Old Street Underground station is a short walk away, running Northern line services across the city.



Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 992 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £2,877 per annum / Ground Rent: N/A / Council Tax Band: D