Pembury Road, London

"Fortunate enough to occupy a prized corner position, this apartment is bathed in natural light”

This two-bedroom apartment sits on the third floor of a 1930s block in Hackney, east London. It extends over 778 sq ft, with spacious, light-filled rooms; a calming atmosphere that belies its bustling neighbourhood setting. There is an uncompromising sense of space with plenty of storage throughout, and the green expanses of Hackney Downs are within close distance.

The Tour

Neatly distanced from the main road, the apartment is reached via a set of steps to a sunlit communal balcony edged with crimson-coloured bricks. A yellow-ochre entrance hall is lined with striking parquet flooring and sets a welcoming tone.

In the main living space, glazed windows draw natural light deep into the plan and frame leafy views of the estate below. Crisp white walls and white-painted timber floorboards leave space for an inventive interior design scheme.

A doorway opens to a spacious kitchen. Grand dark-stained Iroko worktops and terracotta tiles underfoot have been applied to warming effect. Azure blue cabinetry is an arresting counterpoint, with a simple white tiled splashback and stainless-steel finishes. Tall, glazed windows draw in dappled light.

Two bright, well-apportioned bedrooms complete the plan. The principal bedroom has a generous walk-in wardrobe, while the second is fitted with built-in storage. At the front, a shared bathroom is fitted with a shower-over-bath and veined marble wall tiles. A convenient separate WC sits across the hallway.

The apartment has a reserved parking space in the building’s secure car park, and there is lift access to all floors.

The Area

The apartment is very well located in central Hackney, next to the green spaces of Hackney Downs Park and the independent bars, cafes and restaurants of Mare Street and Lower Clapton Road. London Fields (with its heated lido), Broadway Market and Victoria Park are a short walk away.

There is an almost endless choice of dining options within easy reach of the house, including Tom’s Pasta, set within Hackney Downs Studios, and the iconic Pembury Tavern, serving excellent craft beers and pizza by Ace Pizza. Other popular restaurants include Uchi, Mambow, and Lucky & Joy.

Hackney Downs is the nearest station and runs London Overground services to Bethnal Green, for access to the Central Line and Liverpool Street. Hackney Central is also nearby and has Overground services to Stratford and Highbury & Islington.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: 105 years remaining / Council Tax Band: B / Ground rent: £10 / Service Charge: approx. £1284 per annum