104 Colvestone Crescent, London, E8

Benefitting from a Share of the Freehold, this first-floor flat on Colvestone Crescent offers approx. 510 sq. ft. of well-designed living space characterized by dark hardwood floors, period cast-iron fireplaces, and classic brass fittings throughout.

Thoughtfully renovated throughout, the apartment features an open-plan reception room and kitchen complete with built-in alcove shelving, large sash windows with traditional column radiators, white shaker-style cabinetry, dark worktops, open rustic wooden shelving, and a deep white Belfast sink with brass taps. The primary bedroom includes generous floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes alongside a second period fire surround and alcove storage, while the second bedroom is currently being used as a home office by the current owner. Completing the apartment off the main entrance hall is a charming central bathroom fitted with a bathtub, traditional pedestal sink, wood panelling, and terracotta-tiled floor.

The History

Part of Hertford Villas, this handsome Victorian terrace was built in 1866 by local builder Edward Hammond, reflecting the mid-19th-century residential boom sparked by the opening of the North London Railway. Set within the St Mark’s Conservation Area, the property showcases classic Italianate architecture with original London stock brickwork, delicate window plasterwork, and decorative cast-iron balconettes. Recognizing its rich architectural merit and contribution to the local streetscape, the terrace was proudly granted Locally Listed status by Hackney Council in 1991.

The Area

Positioned in central Dalston, Colvestone Crescent benefits from a quiet residential setting alongside everyday convenience. The immediate neighbourhood is renowned for its thriving culinary scene, independent coffee shops, artisanal bakeries, and the iconic, bustling stalls of Ridley Road Market. For green spaces, the lush open fields of Hackney Downs and the popular grassy lawns of London Fields are both within easy walking distance. Transport links are exceptionally convenient, with Dalston Kingsland and Dalston Junction Overground stations just minutes away on foot, offering swift connections across London to Highbury & Islington, Shoreditch, Stratford, and the City, alongside an array of key 24- hour bus routes operating right from your doorstep.

Details

Tenure: Share of Freehold, accompanying lease of circa 994 years remaining

Freehold maintenance costs and buildings insurance contribution: circa £450 pa

Local Authority: LB of Hackney

Council Tax: Band C