2 bed Flat For Sale £450,000
This carefully considered two-bedroom apartment lies in James Hammett House, which is part of the Dorset Estate, a post-war modernist housing estate in Bethnal Green. It has been executed using a simple palette of neutral colours and natural materials, creating a wonderfully versatile space that would suit a variety of decorative choices. There is also a small balcony, which lies off the main bedroom.
Please note that we are unaware of any lenders providing mortgages on this estate at the present time.
The Building
The Dorset Estate was designed by Skinner, Bailey & Lubetkin (the latter of whom also practised under his given name, Berthold Lubetkin) and completed in 1957. The same architects designed the nearby Sivill House, completed in 1962. The estate includes two y-shaped 11-storey blocks, George Loveless House and James Hammett House, plus the lower-rise James Brine House, Robert Owen House and Arthur Wade House. The blocks are named after the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
The Tour
The apartment lies on the second floor of James Hammett House and is accessed via a striking central staircase. The front door opens into a hallway with storage space on the left and a bathroom on the right. This has been decorated with simple white tiles and an all-white palette.
The hallway leads to the living areas on the left-hand side of the plan; a generous living area and an impeccably designed kitchen, which is open to the living room and delineated by two slight indents in the walls. Wooden floorboards run underfoot and the space is illuminated by light that streams in through windows at either end. The kitchen has sleek white cabinetry with wooden worktops, as well as a white-tiled splashback that echoes the tiles in the bathroom. There is built-in cabinetry and open shelving above the hob, plus a stainless steel sink that sits underneath the window.
Two bedrooms can be found on the other side of the plan. These are both brilliantly bright spaces and retain the apartment’s pared-back, white palette. Wooden floorboards link the rooms to the rest of the house and create a simple backdrop. Both spaces have built-in cupboards and the main bedroom has access to a balcony.
Outdoor Space
A bijous balcony can be accessed off the main bedroom. This has good views due to its elevated position and is a lovely spot to sip a morning coffee or an evening sundowner.
The Area
James Hammett House is very well situated for the best of Bethnal Green and the neighbouring locales including London Fields, Wilton Way, Columbia Road, Mare Street and Broadway Market. There are many fantastic restaurants locally, notably Lardo, Little Duck |The Picklery, Pidgin and Violet Cakes.
The green spaces of Haggerston Park and London Fields are a few minutes walk away. Broadway and Columbia Road Markets, with their wide array of independent shops and cafes, are very close by. Particularly popular are Climpson’s Coffee, Donlon Books, Pavilion Bakery, Brawn, The Royal Oak and Campania & Jones. Hackney Road is home to an increasing number of popular restaurants and bars, including Morito, Sager + Wilde, The Marksman, and The Laughing Heart. O-Zone Coffee roasters have recently opened an all-day café in the Antipodean vein very close by, specialising in excellent coffee and pastries, as well as an ever-changing brunch menu.
Bethnal Green (Central Line) and Old Street (Northern Line) Underground stations are equidistant, while Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street are both nearby for London Overground services. Rail services are available from Cambridge Heath and there are good bus links.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 92 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,750 per annum
Ground Rent: Approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band: B
Please note that we are unaware of any lenders providing mortgages on this estate at the present time.
The Building
The Dorset Estate was designed by Skinner, Bailey & Lubetkin (the latter of whom also practised under his given name, Berthold Lubetkin) and completed in 1957. The same architects designed the nearby Sivill House, completed in 1962. The estate includes two y-shaped 11-storey blocks, George Loveless House and James Hammett House, plus the lower-rise James Brine House, Robert Owen House and Arthur Wade House. The blocks are named after the Tolpuddle Martyrs.
The Tour
The apartment lies on the second floor of James Hammett House and is accessed via a striking central staircase. The front door opens into a hallway with storage space on the left and a bathroom on the right. This has been decorated with simple white tiles and an all-white palette.
The hallway leads to the living areas on the left-hand side of the plan; a generous living area and an impeccably designed kitchen, which is open to the living room and delineated by two slight indents in the walls. Wooden floorboards run underfoot and the space is illuminated by light that streams in through windows at either end. The kitchen has sleek white cabinetry with wooden worktops, as well as a white-tiled splashback that echoes the tiles in the bathroom. There is built-in cabinetry and open shelving above the hob, plus a stainless steel sink that sits underneath the window.
Two bedrooms can be found on the other side of the plan. These are both brilliantly bright spaces and retain the apartment’s pared-back, white palette. Wooden floorboards link the rooms to the rest of the house and create a simple backdrop. Both spaces have built-in cupboards and the main bedroom has access to a balcony.
Outdoor Space
A bijous balcony can be accessed off the main bedroom. This has good views due to its elevated position and is a lovely spot to sip a morning coffee or an evening sundowner.
The Area
James Hammett House is very well situated for the best of Bethnal Green and the neighbouring locales including London Fields, Wilton Way, Columbia Road, Mare Street and Broadway Market. There are many fantastic restaurants locally, notably Lardo, Little Duck |The Picklery, Pidgin and Violet Cakes.
The green spaces of Haggerston Park and London Fields are a few minutes walk away. Broadway and Columbia Road Markets, with their wide array of independent shops and cafes, are very close by. Particularly popular are Climpson’s Coffee, Donlon Books, Pavilion Bakery, Brawn, The Royal Oak and Campania & Jones. Hackney Road is home to an increasing number of popular restaurants and bars, including Morito, Sager + Wilde, The Marksman, and The Laughing Heart. O-Zone Coffee roasters have recently opened an all-day café in the Antipodean vein very close by, specialising in excellent coffee and pastries, as well as an ever-changing brunch menu.
Bethnal Green (Central Line) and Old Street (Northern Line) Underground stations are equidistant, while Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street are both nearby for London Overground services. Rail services are available from Cambridge Heath and there are good bus links.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 92 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,750 per annum
Ground Rent: Approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band: B
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