Southborough Road, Victoria Park, London, E9

Positioned on Southborough Road, one of Victoria Park Village’s most loved locations, this exceptionally designed three-bedroom maisonette is set across the raised ground and first floors of a handsome period building. With its own private entrance and roof terrace, the home has the independent feel of a house and is moments from the independent shops, cafés and restaurants that give the village its enduring appeal.

The front of the plan opens with a generous, elevated reception room, where the view runs directly down the neighbouring street, giving the space a real sense of openness. Reinstated cornicing and a ceiling rose bring back the room’s original detail, while double-glazed timber sash windows with shutters frame the street and soften the light throughout the day. A Chesney wood-burning stove sits within the chimney breast, giving the space a natural focal point and making it feel especially inviting in the evenings.

From here, the plan flows naturally through to the dining area. The original wall between the reception room and hallway has been removed, opening up the ground floor and giving the house a greater sense of width and connection. Built-in joinery adds practical storage, while the proportions of the space allow for a large, sociable dining table.

To the rear, the deVOL kitchen is combined with richly veined Arabescato marble worktops, open shelving and carefully considered cabinetry including a pantry. Bullnose edging adds a softness to the stone, while the terracotta flooring brings warmth underfoot and ties the palette together. Underfloor heating runs beneath the kitchen, making it a comfortable everyday space throughout the year. A practical WC and under stairs storage completes the floor.

Upstairs, a full bathroom sits on the half landing, finished with a freestanding bath and Burlington fittings. The first floor is home to three double bedrooms, two of which have in-built wardrobes, while the third includes a seating area. Air conditioning has been installed in the bedrooms, alongside a new gas central heating system and a hardwired WiFi system with full fibre broadband.

The home has been carefully upgraded throughout, with replaced double-glazed windows, newly insulated floors for improved heat and sound performance, and useful loft storage above. Paint by Mylands and Farrow & Ball has been used throughout, adding depth and softness to the palette. The result is a beautifully composed home that combines period detailing with a contemporary level of comfort.

centred around one of the city’s most beloved green spaces. Often referred to as the “People’s Park,” its 86 hectares of open lawns, lakes, and tree-lined avenues have served as a sanctuary for generations — a place to walk, cycle, picnic or swim, with regular farmers’ markets and festivals lending it a vibrant cultural heartbeat.

Moments from Southborough Road, Victoria Park Village is a thriving pocket of independent shops, bakeries and restaurants. Gail’s and The Deli Downstairs are staples for morning coffee and provisions, while Pavilion Café, perched on the edge of the lake, is something of a local institution. The Lauriston offers an easy neighbourhood rhythm — good beers, stone-baked pizzas and a calendar of events that keeps the space feeling social and unpretentious.

For something more food-led, The Hemmingford is known for its considered menu and elevated pub cooking, striking that balance between destination dining and local familiarity. My Neighbours The Dumplings, Bottle and Rye, and The Empress each offer distinctly east London takes on everything from hand-folded gyoza to natural wine and modern British cooking. Wilton Way, Broadway Market and Netil Market are all nearby, adding even more choice for coffee, craft, and culture – with highlights like E5 Bakehouse, Violet Cakes, and Lardo.

Transport links are excellent, with London Fields and Hackney Central Overground stations close by and numerous bus routes connecting to Bethnal Green Underground (Central Line), Shoreditch and the City. For those who cycle, the canal towpaths offer a peaceful and picturesque route straight into central London.