This first-floor apartment in east London has been brilliantly reimagined with a palette of steel, concrete and plywood. Plenty of storage has been added, along with high-quality appliances and column radiators. London Fields and its heated lido are minutes away on foot, with Dalston, Haggerston and Hackney all also nearby.



The Tour



Mapledene Estate is to the west of London Fields, on quiet Mapledene Road. This apartment lies on the first floor, accessed via a staircase with atmospheric mid-century tiles.



Entry is to a generous L-shaped hallway; on one side is a raised platform used for bike storage, with a cupboard behind. Directly ahead is the living area, revealed by a wide sliding door. Beautiful polished concrete floors run throughout.



The living space is open plan, with a bespoke stainless-steel and plywood kitchen on one side. Set into the central island, which doubles as a breakfast bar, are a gas hob and an oven by Smeg. Other appliances include a Siemens fridge and dishwasher by Fisher and Paykel. Geometric sockets are by Gira and add a contemporary edge.



Opposite is the living space, a bright, roomy area with generous windows. Walls have been left a neutral white to draw attention to the clean architectural lines that define the space.



Behind another sliding door, the bedroom is a well-conceived space. It has a high-level shelf on one side and a built-in plywood cupboard on the other. Brightness enters through a ribbon-style internal glazing and a window to the outdoors; come nighttime, illumination is provided by Original BTC wall-mounted reading lights.



Tactile sandy-coloured square tiles by Domus line the walls and floor of the bathroom. It has a wall-to-wall mirror, a rain-style shower, and handy cut-out nooks for storage.



The Area



Mapledene Road is excellently located in central Hackney, just to the west of the popular London Fields and bustling Mare Street, and close to the green spaces of Victoria Park and the Regent’s Canal path.



There are many fantastic cafés and restaurants locally, notably Pophams and Lardo on Richmond Road, Little Duck The Picklery and Angelina on Dalston Lane, Elliot’s on Mare Street, and Pidgin and Violet on Wilton Way. E5 Bakehouse, on the edge of London Fields, is excellent for freshly baked goods.



Dalston is home to the likes of Brilliant Corners, The Jago and The Dusty Knuckle. The Talbot and The Spurstowe Arms are among local favourite pubs.



London Fields Station is a five-minute walk away and runs regular Overground services to Liverpool Street. Dalston Kingsland (Mildmay line) and Dalston Junction and Haggerston (Windrush line) are also nearby. The area is served by excellent buses and cycle routes.



Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 88 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £1,500 per annum / Ground Rent: Approx. £108 per annum / Council Tax Band: B