1 bed flat for sale

Mare Street IV, London E8

This playfully renovated one-bedroom flat lies on Mare Street in the heart of Hackney. Colour and materials have been expertly applied throughout, creating an impactful, joyous space that makes excellent use of space. London Fields is minutes away on foot, with Victoria Park a short walk to the east.

The Tour

Entry is from the street, via a shared front door and staircase that ascends to the home’s private entrance. High ceilings throughout create an exaggerated sense of volume and allow for creative storage solutions.

At one end of the home is the open-plan kitchen, living and dining room, beautifully lit by two large triple-glazed windows. The kitchen was designed and fitted by David Blair Ross. On one side, bespoke Douglas fir plywood cabinetry creates an abundance of storage and houses integrated appliances, including a fridge, washing machine, and a separate freezer. Stainless-steel worktops create a smooth preparation surface.

The hallway leads through to the bedroom, passing cleverly created high-level storage for bikes and the like. The bedroom has calming white walls and a powder-blue ceiling. Its asymmetric shape has been wonderfully utilised to carve out a dedicated storage rail in one corner.

Bold colours define the bathroom: Blue rubber floors, a greeny-blue ceiling and a pink heated towel rail come together to marvellous effect. Tucked around one corner is a walk-in shower, and a sink rests atop a yellow unit.

The Area

The apartment is close to the popular green spaces of London Fields (with its heated lido and basketball courts) and Victoria Park. There are many fantastic restaurants locally, including Brat at Climpsons Arch, Pophams Bakery, and bakery Violet on Wilton Way.

Weekly markets take place at Victoria Park and Broadway Market, which is a short walk away, along the Regent’s Canal Path. E5 Bakehouse, on the edge of London Fields, is excellent for freshly baked artisan bread, while Mare Street Market, less than a minute’s walk from the apartment, is a thriving community hub containing a restaurant, wine bar, deli and a selection of boutique shops.

Hackney Central station runs direct services to Stratford and Highbury and Islington on the Mildmay line. London Fields station (Weaver line) provides direct trains to Liverpool Street. Bethnal Green station, easily accessible by bus, has excellent links to central London via the Central line.

Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx 108 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £1,000 per annum / Council Tax Band: A