1 bed Flat For Sale £700,000
This excellent two-bedroom live/work apartment lies on the ground floor of Haybridge House, a former toy factory in the heart of Upper Clapton. The open-plan living spaces within are characterised by a sense of flow and a wonderful quality of light that enters through the original factory windows. The courtyard mews outside makes for a serene outdoor area, and there is an allocated parking space. Haybridge House is a short walk to Millfields Park, River Lea and the Hackney Marshes nature reserves; it is also within easy reach of the exceptional shops, bars and restaurants of Stoke Newington, Chatsworth Road and Lower Clapton.
The Tour
Haybridge House was once a toy factory. Converted to apartments in 1997, both the approach to and spaces within the building retain a plethora of original features, including the cobbled stones on the street and the factory windows. The apartments are accessed via a secure gate, which opens to a wide mews with two apartment buildings on either side.
This apartment lies at the end of a cobbled street, giving it the feel of a residential mews and ensuring a sense of peace and privacy prevails. Stone steps ascend to the raised ground floor, where an original warehouse door opens to the apartment and the open-plan living spaces within. The hallway is home to full-height built-in wardrobes, as well as shelf space with hooks for hanging a bike.
The living area is currently positioned centrally, although the versatile plan would suit a variety of layouts. Light streams in through expansive original windows, illuminating the pared-back palette of neutral tones. The kitchen lies adjacent, taking the form of a tall island/breakfast bar plus a workspace along the rear wall. Spanish (?) tiles have been laid atop the breakfast bar, adding colour and texture. There is a Bosch induction hob, with a built-in oven and white-tiled splashback; storage takes the form of understated white cabinetry at low and high level.
Both bedrooms are thoroughly serene spaces. The main bedroom is accessed via a sliding partition that opens to reveal a calm, neutral space with a wall of built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom lies at the front of the plan and is characterised by an internal stained glass window that casts a colourful light over the room.
The bathroom has been realised in a similarly simple palette, with grey porcelain floor tiles and ceramic white wall tiles. There is a built-in bath with a large showerhead, as well as a washer/dryer that occupies the utility space within the bathroom. A handy nook is concealed in the entranceway, where there is further storage.
Outdoor Space
Along the private cobbled street that leads to Haybridge House, the residents have positioned several tables and benches, which make an excellent spot for alfresco dining. Fairy lights strung up overhead create an ambient atmosphere, and planting on either side adds a dash of greenery, making this communal outdoor space a wonderful place to enjoy the community of Haybridge House.
Is there access to a communal roof terrace?
The Area
Chatsworth Road is around a 15-minute walk away and offers a lively gauntlet of independent shops, cafes and restaurants such as specialist suppliers l’Epicerie 56, Millfields Coffee, Men noodle bar, London Borough of Jam and Hackney Draper. There are plenty of good pubs nearby, including The Star of Hackney Downs, the traditional canalside Anchor & Hope, the Crooked Billet and The Elderfield.
The apartment is also a short walk from the shops, restaurants and bars of Lower Clapton, including Kate Sheridan, Pages of Hackney, legendary natural wine bar P. Franco, Lucky & Joy, and Casey's bakery. The green space of Hackney Downs Park is around a 20-minute walk from the house.
Haybridge House is a short walk from Clapton Overground Station, which runs direct services to Liverpool Street within 15 minutes and numerous bus routes to Stoke Newington and the City.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 99 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,120 per annum
Council Tax Band: D
The Tour
Haybridge House was once a toy factory. Converted to apartments in 1997, both the approach to and spaces within the building retain a plethora of original features, including the cobbled stones on the street and the factory windows. The apartments are accessed via a secure gate, which opens to a wide mews with two apartment buildings on either side.
This apartment lies at the end of a cobbled street, giving it the feel of a residential mews and ensuring a sense of peace and privacy prevails. Stone steps ascend to the raised ground floor, where an original warehouse door opens to the apartment and the open-plan living spaces within. The hallway is home to full-height built-in wardrobes, as well as shelf space with hooks for hanging a bike.
The living area is currently positioned centrally, although the versatile plan would suit a variety of layouts. Light streams in through expansive original windows, illuminating the pared-back palette of neutral tones. The kitchen lies adjacent, taking the form of a tall island/breakfast bar plus a workspace along the rear wall. Spanish (?) tiles have been laid atop the breakfast bar, adding colour and texture. There is a Bosch induction hob, with a built-in oven and white-tiled splashback; storage takes the form of understated white cabinetry at low and high level.
Both bedrooms are thoroughly serene spaces. The main bedroom is accessed via a sliding partition that opens to reveal a calm, neutral space with a wall of built-in wardrobes. The second bedroom lies at the front of the plan and is characterised by an internal stained glass window that casts a colourful light over the room.
The bathroom has been realised in a similarly simple palette, with grey porcelain floor tiles and ceramic white wall tiles. There is a built-in bath with a large showerhead, as well as a washer/dryer that occupies the utility space within the bathroom. A handy nook is concealed in the entranceway, where there is further storage.
Outdoor Space
Along the private cobbled street that leads to Haybridge House, the residents have positioned several tables and benches, which make an excellent spot for alfresco dining. Fairy lights strung up overhead create an ambient atmosphere, and planting on either side adds a dash of greenery, making this communal outdoor space a wonderful place to enjoy the community of Haybridge House.
Is there access to a communal roof terrace?
The Area
Chatsworth Road is around a 15-minute walk away and offers a lively gauntlet of independent shops, cafes and restaurants such as specialist suppliers l’Epicerie 56, Millfields Coffee, Men noodle bar, London Borough of Jam and Hackney Draper. There are plenty of good pubs nearby, including The Star of Hackney Downs, the traditional canalside Anchor & Hope, the Crooked Billet and The Elderfield.
The apartment is also a short walk from the shops, restaurants and bars of Lower Clapton, including Kate Sheridan, Pages of Hackney, legendary natural wine bar P. Franco, Lucky & Joy, and Casey's bakery. The green space of Hackney Downs Park is around a 20-minute walk from the house.
Haybridge House is a short walk from Clapton Overground Station, which runs direct services to Liverpool Street within 15 minutes and numerous bus routes to Stoke Newington and the City.
Tenure: Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 99 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,120 per annum
Council Tax Band: D
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