Glyn Road, London

“Soaring ceiling heights and peaceful courtyard gardens create a series of light-filled, flowing spaces”

This two-bedroom apartment occupies a peaceful corner position within a handsome former Victorian public house, in the sought-after neighbourhood of Lower Clapton. The apartment has been sensitively restored to celebrate its double-height volumes and extensive floor-to-ceiling glazing that opens to private courtyard gardens and draws natural light deep into the plan.

The Tour

The building retains the original proportions of its 19th-century public house façade, with classic stock brickwork, glazed brown tiles, stucco corbels and distinctive corner quoins.

An inviting reception hall leads to a mezzanine kitchen overlooking a bright living space below. Thoughtfully designed, the kitchen comprises crisp white cabinetry, a tiled splashback and solid wood countertops. Fully integrated, appliances include a gas hob, oven, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

There is space for a small dining table and chairs, framed by leafy views of the street beyond. Glass balustrades with a stainless-steel handrail enhance the sense of openness, while a short staircase descends to one of the apartment’s private courtyard gardens.

A bright and generous bedroom on the first floor is fitted with full-height, built-in wardrobes, and has soft carpet underfoot.

On the lower-ground floor, the living room unfolds beneath a soaring double-height ceiling. Expansive glazing and full-height doors flood the space with natural light, while providing access to the second courtyard garden.

A second bedroom on this level has generous ceiling heights, built-in wardrobes and an en suite shower room. A separate bathroom with a bathtub completes the plan.

Outdoor Space

Two secluded courtyard gardens extend from the living spaces. The larger paved courtyard occupies the corner position and is framed by mature planting that wraps around the side of the building, creating a wonderfully private setting from the residential street. A second decked courtyard serves the lower-ground floor.

The Area

Glyn Road is brilliantly located, rparallel to Chatsworth Road, which runs north from Homerton to Millfield’s Park and Hackney Marshes. It is a popular area of Clapton, in part due to independent shops, cafés and restaurants, including Leo’s, ramen café Men, specialist suppliers L’epicerie 56 and The London Borough of Jam. Stone Bros is excellent for coffee, as is Fink’s Chats, and there is a weekly food market on Sundays. Neighbourhood gem, The Castle Cinema, is independently crowdfunded and shows blockbusters and arthouse cinema alike.

Other popular local spots include Uchi, My Neighbours The Dumplings, and Lucky & Joy. The Elderfield pub is a short walk away and is a favourite amongst residents, as is The Chesham Arms and The Spread Eagle, London’s first vegan pub.

For green space, Millfields Park and Hackney Marshes are only a few minutes walk from the apartment, whereas Hackney Downs, with its basketball courts, athletics track, and children’s play area, is 15 minutes on foot.

The closest stations are Homerton Overground, offering lines to Stratford and Highbury & Islington, and Clapton, which runs direct services to Liverpool Street in approximately 10 minutes. There are also excellent bus routes to central London.