This three-bedroom maisonette occupies an excellent position on Powell Road, a short walk from the shops, cafes and pubs of Lower Clapton and Hackney Downs. The interiors have been sensitively designed and restored with bespoke woodwork throughout care of furniture designer David Ross. The original proportions have been cleverly opened out to encourage the flow of natural light across the two spacious storeys.

The Tour

Powell Road is a quiet residential street between Hackney Downs and Lower Clapton Road. The street is formed of traditional Victorian terraces with brick façades and bay windows. This particular apartment is configured across the first and second floors of such a residence and is accessed via a shared hallway on the ground floor.

The first floor is the heart of the home, where the large open-plan kitchen, living and dining room is bathed in natural light from two large sash windows to the eastern aspect. These spaces are wonderfully bright, with high ceilings and original floorboards underfoot. To one side of the working fireplace are bespoke shelves, a handmade fitted cabinet and a log store. The kitchen has white-painted floorboards and beautiful units with cherry veneers, as well as marble splashbacks, an induction hob and integrated appliances.

A staircase ascends to the first floor beneath a double-height ceiling with a newly installed skylight above, an alteration that emphasises the wonderful quality of light that pervades the entire apartment. A half-landing on the first floor is home to the main bedroom, a peaceful space with dual aspect windows overlooking neighbouring gardens. These views are rendered all the more impressive in their framing with sapele window surrounds, custom-made by David Ross. This room also has built-in wardrobes with sapele and cane fronts.

The bathroom lies next to the main bedroom and has slate floors with underfloor heating, a quartz sink from Lusso Stone and a shower with hand-made brass fixtures.

The next half-landing is occupied by two further bedrooms. One of these is currently configured as a study and spare bedroom with views towards Hackney Downs, perfect for working from home. The third and smallest of the bedrooms is used by the current owners as a dressing room. It has access to a large loft which belongs exclusively to this apartment, with the neighbouring homes to either side having developed into their loft spaces.

The Area

Powell Road is a ten-minute walk from Chatsworth Road and runs north from Homerton to the green fields of Clapton and Hackney Marshes. It offers a lively gauntlet of independent shops, cafes and restaurants such as Jim’s Cafe, and specialist suppliers L’Epicerie 56, London Borough of Jam and Hackney Draper. Clapton is home to legendary wine bar P. Franco, as well as numerous other coffee shops, cafes and bars. There are plenty of good pubs nearby, including The Star of Hackney Downs, The Pembury Tavern and The Elderfield. Hackney Downs is around a 15-minute walk from the apartment and offers a wonderful expanse of green space and tennis courts open to the public.

The closest station is Clapton (Overground). Also within easy walking distance are Hackney Downs and Hackney Central, offering Overground lines to Stratford, Highbury & Islington and Liverpool Street.

Tenure: Leasehold 
Lease Length: approx. 122 years remaining
Service Charge: n/a
Ground Rent: approx. £150 per annum
Council Tax Band: C

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.