Cornthwaite Road, Hackney, London, E5

Guide Price: £1,000,000 to £1,100,000

Set across four levels, this thoughtfully conceived house unfolds as a sequence of interconnected spaces, defined by light, volume and a restrained material palette. Timber, plaster and stone are deployed with rigorous intent, providing a calm backdrop to the strong sense of spatial flow that runs throughout.

Entry is at ground level, where a generous reception room sits to the front, its proportions enhanced by a neutral finish. To the rear, a sleek kitchen allows the architecture beyond to take centre stage. Integrated appliances are concealed within crisp white cabinetry, while a shelf above the flush sink introduces a note of character and space for personal flourishes. A WC and additional storage are neatly tucked off the hallway.

A series of half-level shifts establishes a dynamic relationship between spaces, culminating in a striking double-height volume at the heart of the home. Here, a sunken living area sits beneath a mezzanine dining space, connected by a wide, sculptural open staircase with timber treads and simple white balustrading. Light is drawn down from above, washing across white walls, softening edges and lending the space a calm, gallery-like quality.

The first floor is arranged as a generous principal suite, while the upper level provides a further double bedroom, a bathroom and direct access to a private roof terrace. Elevated above the surrounding rooftops, this outdoor space offers a quiet, sheltered setting for both morning light and evening sun. A reduced-height basement sits below, providing useful ancillary storage.

Cornthwaite Road sits within easy reach of the independent cafés and restaurants of Lower Clapton, with Hackney Downs and the open green spaces of the Lea Valley close by.

Cornthwaite Road sits within the heart of Clapton, an area with a strong sense of identity where independent spirit and community go hand in hand. Lined with Victorian terraces, nearby Chatsworth Road has become a destination in its own right, known for its Sunday market, creative energy and easy, unpretentious charm.

The neighbourhood is particularly well served for food and drink. Casey’s is something of a local institution for coffee and baking, while Suba has quickly built a following for its more considered, pastry-led offering. For something more relaxed, 107 and H st are both excellent wine bars, the former known for its rotating chefs and lively atmosphere.

There is a strong run of restaurants within walking distance. My Neighbours the Dumplings, Lucky & Joy and Mambow are among the most popular in the area, while Elephant & Leo’s has taken on near cult status locally.

Pubs are equally well represented, with Moyletts and The Elderfield recently refurbished and offering a more considered setting, alongside longstanding favourites such as The Clapton Hart, The Princess of Wales and The Crooked Billet, all within a short walk.

For green space, Millfields Park and Hackney Marshes are both close by, offering a welcome contrast to the energy of the high street. Clapton Overground is within easy reach, with direct trains to Liverpool Street in just three stops, alongside a number of bus routes connecting to central London and beyond.