This carefully considered one-bedroom maisonette is situated on Bridge Mews, a secure cobbled courtyard off Dalston Lane in Hackney. The plan unfolds across two floors and has a private, timber-decked terrace at ground level. Forming part of a Victorian, brick-built warehouse, the house is filled with tactile materials, namely concrete, steel, timber and exposed brick, that hark back to its former light industrial use.
The Tour
Bridge Mews is bounded to Dalston Lane by a metal-framed fence and gate with vertical timber slats. A secure entry system provides access to the private cobbled courtyard of this house, where a grey timber door with a vertical slatted design opens into the living and kitchen area.
In the living spaces, wide timber floorboards in a herringbone pattern run underfoot, walls have been painted white and there is an exposed steel beam that runs along the centre of the ceiling. Two sets of doors, one double and one single, allow light to flood into the south-facing space. Kitchen cabinetry has been finished in a muted off-white with exposed ply edging, creating a pleasing contrast with the dark polished concrete worktops. There is a utility room and wc on this level, as well as a timber-decked terrace enclosed by timber fencing.
A metal spiral staircase ascends to the first floor. Here, there is a double bedroom with exposed brick walls, timber flooring and two wide Crittall windows, which capitalise on the natural light in this south-facing room. There is also a bathroom enclosed by a black-framed screen with vertical translucent rods. A mixture of exposed brick, white plaster walls and metro tiles set in a dark grey grout are illuminated by light that streams in through the Crittall window.
Outdoor Space
The timber-decked terrace can be accessed via the living area. There is ample space for a bistro set and potted plants around the perimeter. Bridge Mews itself is planted with a selection of shrubbery; there are also bike racks on the mews available for residents.
The Area
Bridge Mews is situated between Dalston and Hackney Downs. It lies opposite the entrance to Ridley Road Market, considered by many to be the beating heart of Dalston’s community. It has been running since the 1880s and is home to over 150 stalls offering fresh produce from around the world. Dalston has an eclectic range of bars, restaurants and cafes including Furanxo, Brilliant Corners, E5 Bakehouse and many excellent pubs. London Fields and Hackney Downs Park are both in easy walking distance (around 10 minutes).
Dalston Junction and Kingsland stations are both a short walk away, providing transport links on the east, west and southbound branches of the London Overground. Nearby Hackney Downs station provides links to Liverpool Street in less than 10 minutes. Buses run regularly to London Bridge and the City from nearby Kingsland Road.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 990 years
Service Charge: Approx. £830 per annum