“The striking spiral staircase is both elegant and robust in its design, with cleverly conceived storage space built into each step”
Occupying a sought-after location between Broadway Market and Columbia Road, this beautifully bright two-bedroom, split level apartment is positioned on the third and fourth storeys of Dinmont House, a 1930s gated development off Pritchard’s Road. Internal living space extends over 830 sq ft, with an exceptional plywood spiral staircase connecting the two levels. Regent’s Canal and the open green spaces of Haggerston Park and London Fields are within easy reach; Cambridge Heath station is just five minutes’ walk away.
The Tour
Dinmont House is a handsome 1930s brick building set within gated communal courtyards. This particular apartment lies on the third and fourth floors. With both east and westerly aspects, both levels of the apartment have excellent levels of natural light throughout the day.
The apartment opens into a beautifully light open-plan living space, where two large sash windows span one wall, allowing light to flood through and framing city views from the most westerly side. Solid timber painted floorboards run underfoot and a period fireplace is positioned centrally. The most impressive feature in the room is an exceptional spiral staircase designed by Hassan Nourbakhsh (Borheh), constructed using laser-cut plywood; both elegant and robust, its clever design incorporates storage space built into the void of each step.
A modern kitchen is positioned adjacent to the entrance. This has appliances neatly built into bespoke joinery and a window looking out onto the courtyards. The bathroom, also on this level, has a bath and a shower.
Quite uniquely, the upper level has high, vaulted ceilings and exposed beams that create a wonderful sense of volume and space. The main bedroom lies on the northerly side of the plan, with sash windows at either end of the room. There is ample storage contained in the large, bespoke fitted wardrobe, also made from laser-cut plywood. The second bedroom is located on the opposite side of the landing; this is a beautifully proportioned, bright space with particularly good views of the cityscape.
The Area
There are many excellent coffee shops, bars and pubs within easy reach of Pritchard’s Road, including Sager + Wilde and The Sun Tavern. Neighbourhood culinary favourites Ombra, Bistrotheque and Bright are all within walking distance, as are the many independent shops, restaurants and pubs of the bustling Broadway Market. Victoria Park and Victoria Park Village are also a short walk away, with local institutions including The Ginger Pig butchers, Bottle Apostle and Jonathan Norris Fishmongers.
Cambridge Heath Overground is a five-minute walk away, with direct services to Liverpool Street in approximately 10 minutes. Bethnal Green is a 13-minute walk and connects city-wide via the Central Line. There are excellent bus links into central London and east London.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 147 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £1,950 per annum
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
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.
