This striking four-bedroom house generously unfolds over three levels to reveal over 1,850 sq ft of carefully designed spaces, perfectly suited to modern life. It has been subject to a sensitive redesign by the architect Simon Astridge, resulting in a home that incorporates intimate yet atmospheric spaces.
The house is neatly set back from the road behind a secluded and well-established front garden, complete with useful concealed bike and bin storage. Entry is to the hallway up the blue brick-paved garden path; original parquet flooring flows from the threshold throughout the hall and into the first reception room. Off the hallway and under the stairs sits a useful WC.
A substantial bay window ensures the front living space benefits from natural light throughout the day. Centred by an open fireplace, the room is complete with bespoke cabinetry and open shelving in each alcove.
The open-plan kitchen sits centre stage down the hall. Expansive panes of glazing along the rear wall, along with skylights above, establishes an abundance of natural light. The space is cleverly zoned into areas for sociable cooking, dining and living, characterised by a palette of polished terrazzo, rich wooden tones and solid marble countertops. A wall of bespoke pantry cupboards line one wall.
White painted stairs ascend to the first floor and the bedrooms therein. The front bedroom benefits from the large bay window where the current owners have added a deep window seat with added storage. The remaining two bedrooms on this level benefit from bespoke built-in storage.
A luxurious bathroom with separate WC is positioned to the right of the landing, with white marbled floor and tiling, a generous walk-in shower and free-standing roll-top bath.
A further staircase leads to the main suite on the upper most level. Ample built-in wardrobes and storage line the passage to the en-suite bathroom, cleverly designed around a skylight.
Farleigh Road is much loved by residents for its friendly community and annual street parties. The greenery of Hackney Downs is just moments away, cutting through the creative hub of Hackney Downs Studios. The house is incredibly well serviced with transport links, within walking distance of Rectory Road, Hackney Downs and Dalston Kingsland Overground stations.
The neighbourhood is well served with local primary and secondary schools. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by Offsted, Shacklewell Primary School is just 3-minutes walk away.
The popular Stoke Newington Church Street is just a short stroll north, is brimming with life and home to independent neighbourhood favourites such as Rubedo, The Spence Bakery and The Good Egg.
