Cricketfield Road, London E5

Property Details: - Type: Apartment - Bedrooms: 2 - Bathrooms: 1

Agent: The Modern House - London Phone: 020 3641 7254

“A neutral colour palette complements this apartment’s sense of light and flow”<br/><br/>This refined two-bedroom apartment lies on the first floor of a handsome brick-fronted 1860s Victorian townhouse, in Lower Clapton. Refurbished by Tonn Architecture, a neutral colour palette amplifies the abundant natural light drawn in through tall sash windows and complements a wealth of elegant, retained period features. The apartment has access to a private garden and is brilliantly located next to Hackney Downs Park and its fantastic array of local amenities.<br/><br/>The Tour<br/><br/>The home occupies a wonderfully private position, distanced from the road by a tall, established privet hedge. Entry is via a communal hallway on the ground floor, with elegant parquet flooring fronting a staircase that rises to the first-floor apartment.<br/><br/>The door opens to an entrance hall that anchors the rest of the plan, currently configured as two bedrooms, a bathroom, and a living and kitchen area. To the right, floorboards run through to a crisp white living room that adjoins the kitchen. Tall ceilings and double-glazed timber sash windows lend an incredibly bright space, with afternoon light drawn in from the western elevation. A refined, minimalist composition defines the kitchen, where pale Silestone worktops are paired with brushed stainless-steel, softened by the natural warmth of timber underfoot. There is an abundance of storage space, both within the kitchen cabinetry and in the form of a large built-in cabinet in the hallway, making excellent use of space within the apartment.<br/><br/>At the back of the plan are the two bedrooms. A short set of steps descends to the principal bedroom, where the palette is a soothing white that complements serene views over a mature fig tree, and the double bed is bordered by fitted mirrored wardrobes for additional storage.<br/><br/>The second bedroom is currently arranged as a study and has been finished with Farrow & Ball's ‘Duck Green’, a thoughtful nod to the garden beyond. Next door, a large bathroom showcases exposed plaster walls set against smooth porcelain flooring underfoot, lending a surprisingly tactile material palette. Bespoke joinery by Valchromat and plenty of integrated storage complete the room.<br/><br/>Outdoor Space<br/><br/>The apartment has a large private garden to the rear, accessed through a timber gate to the side of the building. Mature lime trees and an established silver birch form a natural canopy, while a carpet of bluebells, ornamental shrubs, and spring flowers has been planted to calming effect. A stone-pebbled area provides ample space for outdoor dining, enclosed by new timber fences and reclaimed brick walls.<br/><br/>The garden is both restorative and productive, with a greenhouse for growing vegetables and mature fruit trees, such as apple and plum. A combination of a jasmine, honeysuckle plant and large lemon verbena create a beautiful scent in the warmer months. <br/><br/>The Area<br/><br/>Cricketfield Road is conveniently positioned between Hackney Downs, one of<br/>Hackney’s largest open spaces, and Chatsworth Road. Nearby is Hackney<br/>Marshes, which leads on to Walthamstow Wetlands, the largest urban wetland<br/>nature reserve in Europe.<br/><br/>There are many exciting restaurants close by, including Uchi, Mambow, My Neighbours the Dumplings and Lucky & Joy, as well as the legendary wine bar 107, formerly known as P. Franco. On nearby Chatsworth Road, there is an almost endless selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants, including specialist<br/>supplier L’epicerie 56. Stone Bros is excellent for coffee, and there is a weekly<br/>food market on Sundays. Neighbourhood gem, The Castle Cinema, is<br/>independently crowdfunded and screens features, as well as classic and<br/>contemporary arthouse films.<br/><br/>Hackney Central and Hackney Downs stations are an easy walk away for<br/>Overground lines to Stratford, Highbury & Islington and Liverpool Street in<br/>under 10 minutes. The 56 bus runs directly to Dalston, Angel and Barbican<br/>from Cricketfield Road.<br/><br/>Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: approx. 983 years remaining / Buildings Insurance: approx £395 per annum / Service Charge: costs shared with other freeholders as required<br/><br/>