2 bed Flat For Sale £1,900,000
This wonderful two-bedroom apartment is situated on Heneage Street in east London, within the Brick Lane Conservation Area. One of the first warehouse conversions in this part of London, the building was also home to the Spital Square Poltava synagogue, which closed in 1972 before its current residential iteration. Set off a private courtyard, the apartment is arranged over the lower ground, ground and first floors, with a double-height living space set in front of soaring glazing. The interior has been subject to a sensitive refurbishment, with interior design by Jo Mitton, bespoke fabrics by Nest Design, and bathrooms and cabinetry by Bromsen. There is a leafy sunken garden set amongst the verdant communal courtyard.
The Building
The building creates a striking impression on Heneage Street; on the ground floor, stone has been painted green, and in the upper parts, it has been left exposed. A door leads from the street, via a secure entry system, to a flagstone courtyard. Here, the building is characterised by glazed doors set within galvanised steel and banks of glazing on the upper floors. The front door is accessed by a steel walkway over the private garden below, with jasmine intertwined along the length of its railings and vines climbing the rendered wall next to the front door.
The Tour
Entry is on the ground floor, which is entirely given over to the open-plan kitchen, living and dining room. A curtain encloses the entrance and the front door, and wide, solid oak floorboards run throughout this level. Beyond the curtain, the main living space unfolds, with the living area currently set towards a double-height section at the front of the plan. Floor-to-ceiling glazing framed by galvanised steel references the building's industrial origins and allows light to flood the room. From here, views across the private garden below create a verdant backdrop. The dining area is currently set in the centre of the plan next to bespoke cabinetry made from oak.
The kitchen is at the back of this floor. Here, white quartz sits atop cabinetry in the same colour, gently reflecting light back into the room. There are two steel sinks, a gas hob by Siemens and a tall bank of cabinetry that houses twin ovens; a run of steel open shelving provides extra storage space.
Stairs set behind the living area curve to the first-floor mezzanine area with views over the living area and out through the floor-to-ceiling glazing; the floorboards continue here. Built-in shelving runs along the lower half of one wall, and there is also a bespoke cupboard. This space is currently configured as an office space but could suit a variety of uses, including guest accommodation.
A set of stairs behind the dining area descends to the lower-ground floor, where the two bedrooms are situated. A wooden beam runs the length of this floor through the hallway and a bedroom, adding character and further referencing the building's industrial past.
The two bedrooms mirror each other; both have exposed wooden beams and Sisal carpet running underfoot, adding warmth. Bespoke cabinetry runs the length of a wall in both bedrooms, and built-in cupboards create further storage. Both have glazed doors that open out to the private garden, and in the principal bedroom, sections of the brick wall have been left exposed, adding to the tactile nature of the space. The principal bedroom has an en suite laid in dusty red 'Rojo Oscuro' tiles by Maitland and Poate; walls are painted a chalky green lime-wash by Francesca’s Paints. A walk-in shower has a frameless glass screen and is clad in blue and white wall tiles.
There is also a shared bathroom on this level. Here, the walls and floor are lined in mustard and grey tiles. There is a free-standing bath, a walk-in shower and a wide ceramic sink with a mirrored cabinet above. A compact utility cupboard with space for utilities, open shelving and a steel sink completes this floor.
Outdoor Space
The secluded garden is accessed by doors leading from each of the bedrooms. Decked, it has space for plenty of planters, mature trees and climbers, meaning this space feels like a secluded oasis in the heart of the city. Bound by rendered walls on three sides, the courtyard is currently home to ferns, fig, acer, jasmine, ivy and camelia.
The Area
Heneage Street is very well located for access to the wonderful Spitalfields and Whitechapel markets, and the area has a host of places to eat. Ambala has excellent Indian sweets and snacks, Tayyabs Punjabi food, and Som saa Thai cuisine, while much-loved St John Bread and Wine is on nearby Commercial Street and Ottolenghi in Spitalfields. There are also plenty of great traditional pubs, such as The Pride of Spitalfields directly across the street, The Ten Bells, which has seen many artists over its long years, and The Carpenters Arms. The Whitechapel Gallery, Curzon, Rich Mix and Genesis cinemas contribute to the area’s village feel along with the galleries of Bethnal Green. Barbican and Shoreditch are also within easy walking distance.
Spitalfields City Farm, with its farmyard, gardens and store, is a five-minute walk north, and the lovely Weavers Fields offers open lawns and wooded walks a further five-minutes north.
Heneage Street is well located for the overground, with Shoreditch High Street and Whitechapel stations around 10 minutes’ walk north and east, respectively. Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is the closest station, less than five minutes walk south. Numerous bus routes serve the area.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 972 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £2,400 per annum
Council Tax Band: C
The Building
The building creates a striking impression on Heneage Street; on the ground floor, stone has been painted green, and in the upper parts, it has been left exposed. A door leads from the street, via a secure entry system, to a flagstone courtyard. Here, the building is characterised by glazed doors set within galvanised steel and banks of glazing on the upper floors. The front door is accessed by a steel walkway over the private garden below, with jasmine intertwined along the length of its railings and vines climbing the rendered wall next to the front door.
The Tour
Entry is on the ground floor, which is entirely given over to the open-plan kitchen, living and dining room. A curtain encloses the entrance and the front door, and wide, solid oak floorboards run throughout this level. Beyond the curtain, the main living space unfolds, with the living area currently set towards a double-height section at the front of the plan. Floor-to-ceiling glazing framed by galvanised steel references the building's industrial origins and allows light to flood the room. From here, views across the private garden below create a verdant backdrop. The dining area is currently set in the centre of the plan next to bespoke cabinetry made from oak.
The kitchen is at the back of this floor. Here, white quartz sits atop cabinetry in the same colour, gently reflecting light back into the room. There are two steel sinks, a gas hob by Siemens and a tall bank of cabinetry that houses twin ovens; a run of steel open shelving provides extra storage space.
Stairs set behind the living area curve to the first-floor mezzanine area with views over the living area and out through the floor-to-ceiling glazing; the floorboards continue here. Built-in shelving runs along the lower half of one wall, and there is also a bespoke cupboard. This space is currently configured as an office space but could suit a variety of uses, including guest accommodation.
A set of stairs behind the dining area descends to the lower-ground floor, where the two bedrooms are situated. A wooden beam runs the length of this floor through the hallway and a bedroom, adding character and further referencing the building's industrial past.
The two bedrooms mirror each other; both have exposed wooden beams and Sisal carpet running underfoot, adding warmth. Bespoke cabinetry runs the length of a wall in both bedrooms, and built-in cupboards create further storage. Both have glazed doors that open out to the private garden, and in the principal bedroom, sections of the brick wall have been left exposed, adding to the tactile nature of the space. The principal bedroom has an en suite laid in dusty red 'Rojo Oscuro' tiles by Maitland and Poate; walls are painted a chalky green lime-wash by Francesca’s Paints. A walk-in shower has a frameless glass screen and is clad in blue and white wall tiles.
There is also a shared bathroom on this level. Here, the walls and floor are lined in mustard and grey tiles. There is a free-standing bath, a walk-in shower and a wide ceramic sink with a mirrored cabinet above. A compact utility cupboard with space for utilities, open shelving and a steel sink completes this floor.
Outdoor Space
The secluded garden is accessed by doors leading from each of the bedrooms. Decked, it has space for plenty of planters, mature trees and climbers, meaning this space feels like a secluded oasis in the heart of the city. Bound by rendered walls on three sides, the courtyard is currently home to ferns, fig, acer, jasmine, ivy and camelia.
The Area
Heneage Street is very well located for access to the wonderful Spitalfields and Whitechapel markets, and the area has a host of places to eat. Ambala has excellent Indian sweets and snacks, Tayyabs Punjabi food, and Som saa Thai cuisine, while much-loved St John Bread and Wine is on nearby Commercial Street and Ottolenghi in Spitalfields. There are also plenty of great traditional pubs, such as The Pride of Spitalfields directly across the street, The Ten Bells, which has seen many artists over its long years, and The Carpenters Arms. The Whitechapel Gallery, Curzon, Rich Mix and Genesis cinemas contribute to the area’s village feel along with the galleries of Bethnal Green. Barbican and Shoreditch are also within easy walking distance.
Spitalfields City Farm, with its farmyard, gardens and store, is a five-minute walk north, and the lovely Weavers Fields offers open lawns and wooded walks a further five-minutes north.
Heneage Street is well located for the overground, with Shoreditch High Street and Whitechapel stations around 10 minutes’ walk north and east, respectively. Aldgate East (District and Hammersmith and City lines) is the closest station, less than five minutes walk south. Numerous bus routes serve the area.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 972 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £2,400 per annum
Council Tax Band: C
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