Sitting between the enclaves of Stoke Newington and Upper Clapton, this bright and beautiful Victorian home blends ageless grandeur with contemporary design flourishes, topped off with a curated garden hideaway.
Osbaldeston Road, Stoke Newington, 5 Bed. Flat
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THE OWNER SAYS
This is our family home – first viewed on the day I went into labour with our first child. We’ve had 12 happy years here raising our two boys and our home has grown with us. We particularly love the light, the high ceilings and original features and took care to maintain the sense of space and calm as we extended. We have an outstanding school nearby, which the boys have loved. We regularly enjoy the village feel of Stoke Newington Church Street and Clissold Park, and are fortunate to be close to Springfield Park, the River Lea and the Leyton Marsh nature reserve.
POINTS TO CONSIDER
Energy Performance Certificate:
The EPC gives a current Energy Efficiency Rating of C.
Council Tax:
In the London Borough of Hackney, the property falls into Council Tax Band D (£1602.13 in 2021/22).
Service charge:
One of three in the building, the flat contributes £100 monthly payment for building insurance and any emergency repairs. The ground rent is £300 a year, which is included in the £100 monthly payment.
Recent work:
The current owners have extended into the loft, adding an extra two bedrooms and an en-suite shower room. They have also installed a new fitted kitchen, boiler, WC and bathroom, plus new windows and a door to the rear. The property has been recently decorated including hardwood engineered floorboards and soundproofing throughout. Outside, the garden has been replanted and is well maintained.
Schools:
The flat is within catchment of some fantastic schools in the area, including Jubilee Primary School, which is highly-regarded locally and rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted in their most recent report.
BRICKWORKS SAYS
Set over multiple levels, this wonderfully-proportioned apartment has been refurbished to celebrate its late 19th-century character. An elegant reception room replete with large stained glass bay is bathed in rosy light and shares a floor with the main bathroom, a bright workspace and spare bedroom. The clean, contemporary kitchen-diner across the way, opens straight onto a sun-trap of a decked terrace with steps down to a secluded southeast-facing garden full of mature planting (and a shed).
Further up the exquisite staircase, an extension into the loft has created split levels with private and spacious bedrooms. One, currently a kid’s room, and another with an en-suite shower room alongside a third: a cosy reading nook-come dedicated home office.
Osbaldeston Road, a gently curving avenue of handsome Victorian homes, sits within the Northwold and Cazenove conservation area and between the neighbourhoods of Stoke Newington and Upper Clapton. Despite its proximity to those bustling and eclectic high streets, the flat instils a sense of calm, lying only a few minutes from Springfield Park and Clapton Common. Beyond the River Lea, Walthamstow & Leyton Marshes beckon for walks and weekend adventures.
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landmarks
1 Core Clapton
A wellness centre that makes you feel good just by being there. The incredibly light, bright space plays host to yoga and pilates classes, therapies to give you a boost, and is available to hire for parties when you want to let your hair down.
2 Sodo Pizza
This small eatery is the original Sodo Pizza post where you’ll find the most delicious, crispy sourdough-based pizzas this side of London. If you can’t secure one of their few tables, the canteen style shared space allows for a fun and buzzy vibe. Don’t let the limited menu put you off, everything on there is done to perfection. Their booze list is also spot on.
3 Stoke Newington Bookshop
Like all good bookshops this is much more than a place to buy something to read. Stoke Newington Bookshop been part of this community for 30 years, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff are quick to offer reading advice. Come here for talks from local authors or to read to little ones in the lovely children’s corner.
4 Stoke Newington Bookshop
Like all good bookshops this is much more than a place to buy something to read. Stoke Newington Bookshop been part of this community for 30 years, and the friendly and knowledgeable staff are quick to offer reading advice. Come here for talks from local authors or to read to little ones in the lovely children’s corner.
5 Springfield Park and Walthamstow Wetlands
On one side of the River Lea is Springfield Park, a hidden gem with cricket pitch, café, pond and bandstand. On the other side is Walthamstow Wetlands, a vast wetland nature reserve and twitcher’s paradise, home to cormorants, tufted ducks, herons and dozens of other species of birds. Eat, drink and shop in the Engine House, or just take in the wonders of this urban wilderness.