1A Jedburgh Road, London

“A light-filled apartment defined by its industrial vernacular”

This spacious apartment is set on the second floor of The Spectacle Works, a converted former chocolate factory in the heart of Plaistow, east London. Extending close to 1,000 sq ft, the apartment has been thoughtfully designed to enhance its bright, open-plan proportions and two airy bedrooms. High ceilings and large windows draw in natural light and create a wonderful sense of flow.

The Tour

The building retains much of the character of its original industrial architecture, with a yellow-brick exterior and multi-pane crittal-style windows.

Entry is into the open-plan kitchen, living, and dining room, where wide, steel-framed windows fill the space with natural light. There is plenty of space for a dining table and contemporary light fixtures hang overhead. There is ample storage space throughout the apartment, including built-in units.

A galley-style kitchen by Wren has been thoughtfully integrated with an InSinkErator and a wine fridge.

At the centre of the plan sits a sound-insulated bathroom, designed with white mosaic tiles, an electric shower-over-bath, and elegant large-format Italian tiles that create a seamless, sophisticated finish throughout.

Beyond the living space, there are two generous bedrooms, each brightly lit by large windows and fitted with wardrobes and wall-mounted lights.

Outdoor Space

Residents have access to a communal courtyard garden, providing a peaceful outdoor space. There is also an allocated parking space for residents.

The Area

Jedburgh Road is close to the many green spaces that surround Plaistow and its adjacent areas, including Plaistow Park and Central Park. The latter is home to Central Park Cafe, excellent for freshly baked sourdough bread. The Greenway sits just behind the house; a pedestrian walk and cycle lane that leads directly to Victoria Park in 25 minutes, the bars and cafés of Hackney Wick in 15 minutes and Stratford in 10 minutes.

Plaistow is also home to some much-loved local institutions including the Grade II-listed pub Boleyn Tavern, which is within walking distance and lays claim to Britain’s longest horseshoe-shaped bar. Mattcup Roastery (one of Leytonstone’s early specialty-coffee pioneers) has opened its second outpost near the station, bringing its locally roasted specialty coffee to the neighbourhood.

There are several excellent schools in the area, including New City Primary School, which is a 7-minute walk from the house and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted.
Plaistow station is a 16-minute walk away and runs Underground services (Hammersmith & City and District lines). Canning Town DLR and Jubilee line are slightly further afield, running direct lines to Canary Wharf. Nearby buses also connect to Canary Wharf and central London to the west, as well as to London City Airport in around 20 minutes.

Tenure: Leasehold | Lease Length: Approx. 97 years remaining | Service Charge: Approx. £2,796 per year | Ground Rent: Approx. £200 per year | Council Tax Band: B