1 Maple Path, London, E5

Occupying the top two floors of a contemporary development in Hackney Downs, this beautifully considered 1,066 sqft three-bedroom duplex has been finished with a rare level of craft and cohesion. Defined by a warm palette of oak, tactile stone, and soft neutral tones, the apartment balances calm minimalism with thoughtful functionality. Positioned as the only apartment on the sixth floor, the home feels exceptionally private, with no immediate neighbours and living spaces carefully positioned to maximise privacy.

Interior

Entry is via the sixth floor, where the apartment immediately opens into a striking open-plan living, dining and kitchen space. Enhanced by high ceilings and a dual-aspect layout, the room feels bright, expansive and airy throughout the day, while large windows frame views across the surrounding greenery and urban canopy. Engineered oak herringbone flooring runs underfoot, with underfloor heating throughout the apartment. Bespoke oak joinery and a built-in media wall bring warmth, character and extensive integrated storage to the space.

The bespoke kitchen, newly installed by the current owners, has been designed with both aesthetics and practicality in mind. Minimalist wood-fronted cabinetry is paired with stone worktops and high-spec integrated appliances, while generous storage has been seamlessly incorporated throughout. The adjoining living area opens onto a private balcony that enjoys the evening light, creating an effortless extension of the entertaining space. Also on this level is a third bedroom, currently arranged as a dual-aspect home office, along with a guest W/C. All bathrooms within the apartment are fitted with integrated Bluetooth speakers, adding another layer of considered detail to the home.

An internal staircase leads down to the fifth floor, where the quieter bedroom accommodation is arranged. The principal suite is a generous dual-aspect room, drawing in soft morning light through the window beside the ensuite, while also offering direct access to a second private balcony with evening sun. The room benefits from a built-in wardrobe, additional under-stair storage and a sleek ensuite bathroom. A second double bedroom sits adjacent, with a built-in wardrobe and made to measure electric blackout blinds. The main family bathroom has been conscientiously updated by the current owners and continues the home’s refined material palette, finished with warm timber vanities, brushed brass fittings and Mandarin Stone tiling. This room also benefits from integrated utility storage, plumbed to house a washing machine and dryer.

The apartment moves effortlessly between its bright, elevated entertaining spaces and its calm, private sleeping quarters, resulting in a home that feels both highly functional and deeply restorative in the heart of Hackney.

Location

Positioned at a quiet corner of Hackney Downs, Maple Path is nestled within a pocket of E5 defined by its proximity to expansive green space and a burgeoning independent food scene. Within the immediate Parkhaus development, you’ll find a wealth of amenities including Bean’s Café, Anytime Fitness, Privé Pilates, and Revitalise Urban Spa. Hackney Downs park is literally on your doorstep, this green-flag awarded park offers respite from busy city life and includes wildflower meadows, tennis and basketball courts and a recently refurbished playground. On the edge of Hackney Downs you’ll find Hackney Downs Studios, a hub of community energy with a lively public courtyard featuring an onsite café, bars, restaurants, and shops.

The apartment is exceptionally well positioned to enjoy the distinct character of the surrounding neighbourhoods, with Stoke Newington, Clapton, Dalston and Hackney Central all within easy reach. Just a 15-minute stroll away, Chatsworth Road anchors local life with its celebrated Sunday market, independent shops and neighbourhood cafés.

To the east, a short walk opens onto the expansive green spaces of Hackney Marshes and the River Lea, where the towpath provides a scenic, uninterrupted route for weekend walks or cycles towards the Olympic Park and Walthamstow Wetlands.

Stoke Newington is also easily accessible, where you’ll find a wealth of thoughtfully curated mix of independent boutiques and long established local favourites on Church Street, alongside the open green spaces of Clissold Park and Abney Cemetery. Closer to home, Casey’s bakery and Lodestar coffee make daily rituals feel particularly well catered for, with some of East London’s best pastries and espresso essentially on the doorstep.

Connectivity is excellent while still preserving a sense of retreat. Rectory Road station is a five-minute walk away, providing a direct link into Liverpool Street. Hackney Downs, Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction stations are all reachable within 10-20 minutes on foot. Together, these connections offer access to the Weaver, Mildmay and Windrush Overground lines, alongside extensive bus and cycle routes into Central London and across the borough. It’s a location that reflects the best of Hackney - creative, connected and distinctly neighbourhood-led.

Details

Tenure: Leasehold circa 246 years remaining

Local Authority: London Borough of Hackney

Council Tax Band: E