Manhattan Building, Bow, E3

A striking two-bedroom warehouse apartment extending to over 1,000 sq ft, occupying a ground-floor corner position within the Manhattan Building at Bow Quarter. Defined by six expansive original windows, impressive 4.1-metre ceilings in the living area and a distinctive mezzanine layout, this is a home with exceptional light, volume and industrial character.

The entrance hallway opens into a generous open-plan kitchen, dining and reception space, where the scale of the windows and ceiling height create an immediate sense of openness. Whitewashed walls provide a simple backdrop to the building’s original architecture.

The mezzanine arrangement makes thoughtful use of the building’s height, adding another dimension to the interior while retaining its warehouse feel. Two double bedrooms, a bathroom and additional storage complete the accommodation, balancing everyday practicality with the character of this former industrial space.

Offered chain free, the apartment also includes access to parking within the development.

Rich in industrial heritage, Bow Quarter occupies the former Bryant & May match factory site, a landmark estate extending across more than seven acres. Operational from the mid-19th century through much of the 20th century, the factory played a defining role in the area’s history before being acquired by Kentish Homes in 1988. ORMS Architects were subsequently appointed to sensitively reimagine the former factory buildings, cottages and ancillary structures into a pioneering residential community. Today, Bow Quarter remains one of East London’s earliest and most successful regeneration projects, celebrated for its preserved architecture, landscaped gardens, strong sense of place and distinctive warehouse character.

The Grade II listed factory complex was also the setting for the landmark Match Girls’ Strike of 1888, commemorated by an English Heritage blue plaque unveiled at the development in 2022.

Beyond the apartment, residents enjoy beautifully maintained communal gardens, mature planting and a communal roof terrace with seating. A 24-hour concierge provides everyday convenience, including parcel collection, while an on-site convenience store adds to the development’s village-like atmosphere. The residents’ leisure facilities include a 15-metre swimming pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room and gym, together with a studio offering instructor-led classes.

Situated on Fairfield Road, Bow Quarter is well placed for Bow Church DLR and Bow Road Underground stations, with connections towards Stratford, Canary Wharf and central London. Bow Road serves the District and Hammersmith & City lines, while Hackney Wick offers further London Overground connections.

Grove Hall Park provides a nearby green retreat, with Victoria Park and Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park also a short distance away. The surrounding neighbourhood brings together local shops, cafés and canal-side walks, with the extensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities of Westfield Stratford City also within easy reach.