This wonderful one-bedroom apartment is located in Colour House, once the headquarters of Old Leyland Paints, on Dalston’s Bentley Road. Expertly transformed into apartments, the building retains its industrial character through a carefully curated, tactile material palette of concrete, oak and steel. The living spaces are bright and enveloping, care of large double-glazed Crittall windows that are fitted above brick upstands. Colour House is a short walk away from the excellent cafés, restaurants and bars of Dalston Junction, as well as Stoke Newington.

The Tour 

Entry to the building is through a set of Crittall doors, which open to a double-height entranceway. The building is fitted with a lift to all floors with seating areas in the communal mezzanine space. This apartment is located on the second floor, accessed through a glazed corridor. The front door opens to a hallway, where there is built-in storage to stow coats and shoes.

The open-plan living room has a polished concrete floor, exposed concrete beams, rendered walls and large steel-framed Crittall windows, which draw light deep into the interiors. The bespoke kitchen sits at the back of the space and is illuminated by a casement window. Oak veneer cabinetry conceals stainless steel Bosch appliances and an integrated fridge/freezer. Polished quartz stone forms the worktop, accented by the subway-tiled splashback. Bespoke steel frame shelving further enhances the kitchen’s contemporary aesthetic.

The main bedroom is finished in a similar style. A large, fitted wardrobe offers ample storage. Here, oak-engineered floorboards extend to the hallway. The bathroom has a tactical material palette with mirrored cabinets finished with oak trim. The walk-in shower is lined with porcelain tiles and accented with black fixings.

The apartment has zoned underfloor heating, as well as comfort cooling for hot summer days. Communal bike storage is located in the basement.

The Area

Bentley Road is within easy reach of the independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs of Dalston and Newington Green; The Dusty Knuckle, Jolene, Three Sheets and Brilliant Corners are neighbourhood favourites. A short walk away is Primeur; recently described as “the perfect neighbourhood restaurant”, it serves modern European cuisine and natural wine on nearby Petherton Road. A short stroll is local favourite On Friendship and Chairs, a mid-century furniture and coffee shop. The Scolt Head and De Beauvoir Arms are both excellent pubs nearby.

Nearby, Newington Green has a range of excellent facilities, including bakeries, a greengrocer, an Italian deli, a florist and a health-food shop, as well as numerous restaurants. Further shops, cafés and restaurants can be found on Stoke Newington Church Street and Upper Street.

There are several green spaces nearby; Hackney Downs, Highbury Fields, and Clissold Park, with its tennis courts, cafe, beautiful lakes, and resident deer, are local favourites. Regent’s Canal is within easy reach, providing a gateway to the rest of London. The shops, galleries and restaurants of Shoreditch are also close at hand.

Dalston Junction, Dalston Kingsland and Canonbury stations are all within easy reach and run Overground services to Highbury & Islington, Shoreditch and Stratford. A number of buses run into central London and the neighbouring Dalston area.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 123 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £2900 per annum
Ground Rent: approx. £400 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.