Sold STC Downs Road, Hackney, E5 Offers in excess of £450,000

The Indoors

The apartment is accessed on the raised ground floor, via a shared hallway. Upon entry, the sense of volume and light is immediately apparent. The apartment hallway provides additional storage options, with easily accessible cupboards as well as taller cupboards that take advantage of the ceiling height. The hallway opens into the airy lounge with fantastically high ceilings rarely found in One bedroom apartments and wooden flooring seamlessly connecting the spaces. Light pours through the large sash windows complete with shutters and a warm neutral pallete compliments the internal décor.

Stairs lead up to the elevated mezzanine level Kitchen. The clean modern design with oak cabinetry was upgraded in recent years and boasts Neff oven, induction hob, dish washer and washer dryer. Complemented by composite worktops, matt black metal work and stylish tiling completing the look with sash window providing views over neighbouring gardens.

The light filled main bedroom is located off the landing and has built-in hung plywood wardrobe, stepping down into the room, you find the king size bed providing significant amounts of cleverly designed plywood storage space providing a mix of comfort and functionality.

The bathroom follows a clean and modern design, ensuring a fresh and inviting space. Finished with mix of square ceramic tiles and three piece bathroom suite.

The Outdoors

One of the standout features of the apartment is the secluded private garden, which underwent redevelopment just two years ago. The garden offers a patio area for dining, established raised beds, and a decked area perfect for enjoying the morning and afternoon sun. Additionally, a garden shed was added during the redevelopment, providing extra storage space.

Loving The Location

Downs Road is located moments from Hackney Downs Park which has tennis and Basketball courts. Chatsworth Road, which runs north from Homerton to Millfields Park and Hackney Marshes, offers many independent shops, cafes and restaurants, including Ramen cafe Men and specialist suppliers L epicerie 56. The high welfare Morgans Butchery, Stone Bros is excellent for coffee, and there is a weekly food market on Sundays. Restaurants such as Uchi, My Neighbours The Dumplings and Lucky & Joy, in addition to the legendary wine bar P. Franco are all moments away in Lower Clapton. The Star is a classic local favourite pub. The Castle Cinema, is independently crowdfunded and screens features, as well as classic and contemporary art-house films. Blok gym is a few minutes walk away.

For green open space, just a short walk away is Millfields Park, Hackney Downs Park, Clissold Park, Springfield Park, the Lee Navigation (canal walk), Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve, Woodberry Wetlands nature reserve, and the Stratford Olympic Park, to name but a few. Hackney Marshes is a lush green belt 10 minutes on foot and is perfect for a dog walk, summer picnics, and even a visit to see the horses that live there year round! Using the overground you can also visit Walthamstow wetlands nature reserve and be in Epping forest with 20-30 minutes.

The closest stations are Hackney Central overground which offers lines to Stratford and, Highbury & Islington. Hackney Downs and nearby Clapton station offers direct lines to Liverpool Street in under ten minutes.