THE LEGAL BIT

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BRICKWORKS SAYS

Arranged over the two uppermost floors of a handsome Victorian terraced house, this flat has a luxe bohemian vibe that is homely and inviting.

Upstairs, the open-plan kitchen/dining room has built-in seating, reclaimed parquet wood floors, exposed brick walls, and earthy ceramic tiles. The bright main bedroom suite (complete with roll-top bath) stretches out under two skylights and offers built-in wardrobes and storage under the eaves. Downstairs there is a quiet second bedroom (perfect for guests or a work-from-home space) and an ingeniously designed shower room that maximises the available space.

Then there's that roof terrace. Drenched in sunlight from dawn to dusk and completely private, providing an enchanting view over rooftops. It also overlooks the downstairs garden, which blooms with peonies and roses throughout the spring and summer.

This gorgeous home is neatly positioned in the middle of Stoke Newington, Clapton, and Hackney Downs. The indie shops, foodie-favourite restaurants, and lively pubs of Stoke Newington High and Church Streets are on the doorstep, as are the green spaces of Hackney Downs, Clissold Park, and Abney Park. Transport is covered too. Rectory Road station is at one end of the street, and Clapton station is at the other, which puts Liverpool Street and the City about 20 minutes from the doorstep.

THE OWNERS SAY

We have loved living in this flat so very much. It is full of light and feels so spacious whilst also being cosy. We love our morning coffees sitting on our window seat with the treetop views, and the rooftop terrace gets sun all day and is perfect for sunset drinks. And, of course, taking a bath under the skylight is pure heaven.

We are hoping to stay in the area—it is such a wonderful part of London with a strong community, great transport connections, and plenty of local, independent businesses.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C. Potential Energy Rating C.

Council Tax:
The property falls into Band C (£1,669 in 2023/24) in the borough of Hackney.

Utilities:
The average monthly costs are £40 for electricity, £40 for gas, and £38 for water. These figures are approximate and naturally change seasonally throughout the year.

Tenure:
Share of Freehold

Service charge:
£50 per month.

The service charge covers building insurance and all structural/aesthetic work needed across the building and shared areas. There is a surplus at present, around £4,000 (TBC). Funds have been used recently for internal decorating and a wall repair on the flat's terrace.

Ground rent:
None

Neighbours:
In the building, there are 4 flats in total.

Recent work:
Only cosmetic updates.

Getting around:
You are close to Rectory Road and Clapton railway stations, connecting you to the vast overground network. Added to that, they go directly to Liverpool Street and Seven Sisters, providing straightforward tube access. On top of that, numerous bus routes are heading east and into the city. If you prefer two wheels, you will welcome the flat direct routes into Central London.

Oh, and when you need to travel further afield, getting to London City Airport is easy: 30 minutes by car and under an hour via public transport.

Onward plans:
The current owners need to find and are actively looking

Anything else:
During lockdown, a local photographer shot the residents and put them all on Instagram. Follow @everingroad to see who your future neighbours might be.