Millfields Road, London E5

“A light-filled maisonette of playful volume and contemporary composition”

This glorious two-bedroom maisonette lies on Millfields Road, a wide, tree-lined avenue in Lower Clapton, northeast London. The home sits on a peaceful street, close to Millfields Park, Hackney Marshes, and the verdant banks along the River Lea. At almost 1,000 sq ft, the interiors have been reconfigured and added to with a decidedly contemporary material palette and a generous mezzanine. The result is a light-filled, uplifting home with a heightened sense of space.

The Tour

At the near end of a handsome Victorian terrace, the maisonette sits on the upper storeys and benefits from far-reaching rooftop and tree views. With its own private front door, a staircase leads up to the first-floor accommodation.

Inside, the plan follows an upside-down configuration, placing the bedrooms on the first floor and the reception rooms above to maximise natural light throughout the day. The living room opens out to the kitchen, with a pitched ceiling and strategic glazing that together, create a wonderful sense of volume. The design is relatively minimalist, using a few handpicked materials, birch plywood, white-painted brickwork and steel beams, while simultaneously integrating thoughtful details with a sense of craftsmanship.

Light circulates freely throughout the room, entering through windows on opposite sides, amplified by neutral white walls and ceilings. The sitting room occupies one half of the room, flanked by full-height birch plywood display cabinets, with a staircase rising to the newly added mezzanine, currently used as an office brightened by three skylights.

The kitchen is almost entirely crafted from birch plywood, with clever built-in details such as bench seating, floor-to-ceiling cabinets, including a pantry cupboard, and shelving around the units. The steel beam that supports the mezzanine, painted electric blue, traces the ceiling above. Appliances are all integrated.

The staircase descends to the bedrooms on the first floor. The main bedroom sits at the front, lit by a large bay window. A sizeable wardrobe fills one corner. The second bedroom is painted a soothing shade of green and features built-in shelving and another large sash window. An intimate, pink-coloured bathroom serves them both, with a built-in bath and a separate shower.

The Area

Millfields Road is located in a coveted part of northeast London, close to Millfields Park, the River Lea, and the expansive Hackney Marshes. The street itself is lined with trees and has a quiet residential feel, while nearby Chatsworth Road provides everyday amenities with independent shops, cafes, and its popular Sunday market.

The immediate area has a relaxed, village-like feel. Locals regularly grab takeaway food from nearby high streets to eat in Millfields Park or along the canal towpath. Nature-lovers feel at home, with the River Lea connecting down to Springfield Park, Walthamstow Marsh, and Hackney Marshes; it is also a popular spot for birdwatching.

The street is served by Clapton Overground station, with regular bus connections leading toward Liverpool Street, the City, and Shoreditch.

Tenure: Share of Freehold | Lease Length: Approx. 988 years remaining | Service Charge: N/A | Ground Rent: N/A | Council Tax Band: C