EPC Rating D
The Home -
This elegant two-bedroom apartment is located on Clapton Square, a peaceful residential square in the centre of Hackney. The apartment occupies the raised ground floor of a Grade II-listed Georgian townhouse, directly overlooking the mature trees and historic stone ornamentation that defines the square below.
The Indoors
Internal accommodation extends to 697 sq ft, configured around a spacious reception room, with a beautifully spacious east-facing aspect. This area is arguably one of the most impressive in the apartment; high ceilings, large sash window with views over the square, built-in bookcases and a restored fireplace all speak to the current owners successful marriage of period flourishes and contemporary style.
The main bedroom offers an abundance of light that beams through the west facing sash window. Built in wardrobes span two walls with ample storage. The kitchen has been re-configured in recent years and includes granite worktops, low level wooden cabinetry and open-shelving to accentuate the sense of space. The kitchen is bathed in wonderful levels of natural light, care of the original sash windows overlooking the garden.
Off the kitchen is the second bedroom, with framed sash window and peaceful views and original fireplace. The second bedroom is ideal for to accommodate guests or create a wonderful home office.
The bathroom is located at the front of the home, with three piece bathroom suite, storage and finished in white metro tiling.
The Outdoors
The rear West facing garden has been beautifully maintained offering mature flower beds, trees offering shelter and privacy and lawned area ideal for entertaining and alfresco dining. The space is shared between the residents of the five apartments situated within the building.
Loving The Location
Clapton Square is a few minutes walk from the shops, bars, restaurants and cafes of Homerton High Street and Mare Street. Of note are local wine bar and shop P. Franco, Charles Artisan Bread and My Neighbours the Dumplings on Lower Clapton Road. The weekly food market on Chatsworth Road is easily reached in under fifteen minutes by foot and Hackney Picture House, London Fields Lido and the Grade II* listed St John at Hackney, an eighteenth-century chapel and live music venue, are also located nearby.
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.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
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