Ezra Street, London

“A free-flowing apartment with a curated selection of materials”

This fantastic apartment sits on the sought-after Ezra Street, developed in the 1800s at the centre of East London's former weaving, shoemaking, and light-manufacturing districts. Set on the ground floor of an old Victorian workshop, the home emulates the area’s distinctive industrial character with exposed brickwork, stainless steel framing and voluminous proportions; a pristine example of ever-popular warehouse-style architecture. A meticulous renovation by ex-RIBA president Ben Derbyshire presents a bold, contemporary, yet ecologically sensitive design, and the beloved Columbia Road Flower Market sits directly adjacent.

The Tour

The apartment is entered via the secluded gated courtyard of Blackbird Yard. On the other side of the apartment, visible from Ravenscroft Street, industrial-style windows punctuate the traditional London-brick frontage; an indication of the luminous interiors that unfold beyond.

The entrance is from Blackbird Yard into a generous lobby that opens behind double doors, giving access to all internal rooms. The airy kitchen/living room is arranged in an open-plan layout, with spaces softly delineated by custom walls and linked by a striking polished concrete floor. Dark-framed Crittall windows flood the apartment with natural light, amplified by white-painted brick walls and high ceilings.

The kitches is fitted with built-in appliances and cabinets made from recycled bottle-top that provide abundant space for storage, while lending the room a creative textural quality.

At the rear is an intimate bedroom area bathed in natural light from frosted clerestory glazing overhead. An opening captures views through to the front of the house, and another at the other end provides access to the outdoor courtyard via a utility space. Behind is a wet room with a bespoke wash basin made of recycled milk cartons and a separate WC.

A utility room completes the apartment, with built-in storage and a washer/dryer.

Outdoor Space

A shared front courtyard extends from the utility room, convenient for storing bikes. Here, potted plants provide welcome bursts of colour and create an inviting space. Expansive glazing on the rear elevations reflects consistent, cool-toned northerly light.

The Area

Ezra Street is positioned just off Columbia Road, host to a popular flower market on Sundays. There is a wide array of independent shops, pubs and restaurants nearby, including the Royal Oak, Brawn and Campania. An outpost of Victoria Park’s favourite, Pavilion, is ideally placed for a coffee and a pastry. Also worthy of note are Equal Parts and The Marksman on Hackney Road, and for green space Ravenscroft Park is immediately opposite the apartment.

Bethnal Green is a short walk away and is known for café E. Pellicci, restaurants Ombra and Bistrotheque, and for its galleries, including Maureen Paley and Rose Easton.

The green open spaces of Haggerston Park are a short walk away, with London Fields and Broadway Market also close. Shoreditch is a short stroll to the south and home to some of London’s best bars, restaurants and high-end retailers, including the Soho House group’s Shoreditch House, Rochelle Canteen and Blue Mountain School.

Bethnal Green (Central and Weaver lines) and Old Street (Northern line) stations are equidistant, and Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street are both nearby for London Overground Windrush services. Round-the-clock buses are available along the nearby Hackney Road.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: approx. 962 years remaining / Service Charge: approx. £1,134 per annum / Ground Rent: £0