Sold STC Balls Pond Road, Hackney, N1 Offers in excess of £1,250,000

The Indoors

'133 Balls Pond Road' is printed in gold lettering in the semi circular fanlight window above the front door. The entrance hall has restored solid Oak floorboards underfoot, original Georgian moulded arches around the doors. The two reception rooms have been opened up to allow for a spacious living room that has an original fireplace, front and rear original sash windows and bespoke built shelving. Descending down a few stairs using the original Georgian bannisters, there is a door that leads to the south facing rear garden that is a wonderful secluded and quiet spot. Down some more stairs we arrive in the large kitchen/dining room. The kitchen is well stocked with cupboards and wooden worktops, there is a gas hob and electric oven built in and a dishwasher. the large dining room is a warm and welcoming room perfect for family dining/entertaining. There is a window to the front, bespoke built, recessed shelving and a large walk in cupboard. Before you ascend the stairs there is another large cupboard which houses the washing machine but could easily be converted into a downstairs W.C.

Up on the first floor we have the master bedroom, this is a truly grand room that has a distinctly Georgian look and feel, there are two elegant Georgian sash windows, both with Georgian arches and fronted by wrought iron balconies. This room also has an original fireplace, bespoke built shelving, built in wardrobes and new carpet. The large family bathroom has a sash window to the rear, a free standing bath, separate walk in tiled shower, a Georgian style sink with mirror above, bespoke built shelving and W.C. As we ascend up to the top floor there is an original porthole window overlooking the garden. This floor has two further double bedrooms, the rear bedroom has wooden floors, built in shelving and french doors that open out onto the south facing balcony which has far reaching views of the city. The third bedroom has two original sash windows, two original built in wardrobes and an original fireplace.

The Outdoors

The secluded south facing garden is a real sun trap and has raised flower bed areas and patios. The south facing balcony on the fourth floor has far reaching views over the city skyline. The master bedroom has two wrought Iron fronted balconies that are accessed via the large Georgian windows.

Loving The Location

The house is situated perfectly between Dalston, Islington, De-Beauvoir and Newington Green. Close by is the entrance to Ridley Road market, considered by many to be the beating heart of Dalston s community. It has run every Monday to Saturday since the 1880s and includes over 150 stalls, offering fresh produce from around the world. Dalston has an eclectic range of bars, restaurants, cafes and lifestyle including Oren, Popo's Bagels, Brilliant Corners, Mangal II and many excellent pubs including the Hunter S and The Duke of Wellington.

Newington Green is a short walk away, at the heart of which is a four-way junction where Stoke Newington, Canonbury, Dalston and Green Lanes meet. Residents love Newington Green because of the close community and village atmosphere. Plenty of tree-lined residential streets just off the main thoroughfare lead to a plethora of fantastic cafes, bars and restaurants, some of the highlights include the ever popular Jolene, Yield wine bar and the lady Mildmay pub. If you like to eat, drink and be merry, you re in for a treat here, it s approach road are sprinkled with bustling cafés, lively, dog-friendly pubs, and popular independent shops. The fresh veg from Newington Green Fruit & Vegetables. The north-east London postcode is high in demand and is awash with creativity, boutique shops and the latest restaurants.

Dalston Junction and Kingsland stations are both a short walk away, providing transport links on the east/west and south-bound branches of the London Overground. Nearby Hackney Downs station provides links to Liverpool Street in less than ten minutes. Buses run regularly to London Bridge and the City from nearby Kingsland Road.