This wonderful one-bedroom is set in a beautiful Victorian building on the coveted Richmond Road, a quiet tree-lined street bordering London Fields. Sympathetically refurbished, the apartment has a soft and calm aesthetic, with sanded pine floors and large sash windows. A tranquil garden extends from the rear, bursting with greenery, including delphiniums, ivy, and a crab apple tree. Richmond Road is perfectly positioned for the best of London Fields, Wilton Way, Mare Street and Broadway Market.

The Tour

A low wooden gate separates the house from the street, and steps descend to a private entrance. The front door opens into a short hallway leading to the living and dining area at the front of the plan—a dappled light pours in through the large sash window, filtered through the beautiful planting in the front garden. Whitewashed walls are paired with stripped wooden floors and window shutters to create a pared-back and earthy aesthetic. Geometric floor tiles have been laid underneath a electric burner, creating a focal point.

The kitchen is set beside the living room, accessed through an open doorway. White cabinetry is topped with minimal counter, complementing the wood in the living spaces; monochromatic geometric tiling runs underfoot. Open shelves create additional storage, while a window illuminates the room.

The bedroom is a beautifully bright and calm space with nooks that can fit two wardrobes on either side of the bed. French doors open from here into a lush private garden that extends from the rear of the apartment. The bathroom walls are lined with white subway tiles, contrasting with the geometric floor tiles, which echo the kitchen, creating clever cohesion – a frosted window opens into the garden, drawing light into the space.

Outdoor Space

Steps ascend from the bedroom to the garden, which stretches out behind the house and is enclosed by a wooden fence, painted dusty sage green. On the opposite side to the fence are philadelphus, ivy, and a crab apple tree on the other, giving the feel of an urban sanctuary. Flagstone runs underfoot, and the back of the garden is finished in gravel, making it the perfect spot for outdoor furniture and eating alfresco.

The Area

Richmond Road is perfectly positioned for the best of London Fields, Wilton Way, Mare Street and Broadway Market. London Fields’s heated lido and tennis courts are a minute’s walk from the front door. The street has recently been designated as a no-through road and thus is extremely quiet and peaceful.

There are many fantastic restaurants locally, notably Pophams Bakery, Lardo, Little Duck |The Picklery, Pidgin, and Violet Cakes on Wilton Way. Weekly markets take place at Broadway Market, with Victoria Park also a short walk along the Regent’s Canal Path. E5 Bakehouse, on the edge of London Fields, is excellent for freshly baked artisan bread, and nearby Netil Market is a thriving hub of restaurants, breweries and coffee roasters.

Hackney Central runs direct services to Stratford and Highbury & Islington on the London Overground, and London Fields offers direct trains to Liverpool Street. Bethnal Green Underground Station, easily accessible by bus, has excellent links to central London via the Central Line.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 150 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £300 per annum
Ground Rent: Peppercorn
Council Tax Band: B

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.