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This property is no longer on the market
Floorplan
Map1 bedroom apartment
Apartment
1 bed
1 bath
532
EPC rating: C
Key information
Tenure: Leasehold
Council tax: Ask agent
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Features and description
This beautiful apartment is on the top floor of The Button Factory, a Victorian warehouse in Hackney masterfully reimagined by Fentiman Design and Orsinibrewin Architects. Inside, a combination of cross-laminated timber, black corrugated steel and polished concrete have been used to arresting effect. West facing, a generous L-shaped terrace extends from tall glazed doors and captures far-reaching views across east London's rooftops.
The Building
Sympathetically renovated in recent years, the grand industrial proportions of the The Button Factory have been preserved. Its ground, first and second floors have been transformed into artists’ studios with large factory windows characterising the street-facing façade, between elegant sections of London stock brick and red-painted linear columns. This is one of only three flats in the building.
Its asymmetrical top level is crowned with black corrugated metal, an engaging contrast to the earthy brickwork below. The design of the building was conceived so that each apartment has an independent roof profile, creating different typologies and greater visual interest in the perspective views to the building. The roof extension has a combination of flat, saw tooth and pitched roofs.
The Tour
Access to the top floor is gained via a large industrial-style door shared with the artists' studio; there is intercom access to each flat. It has both stair and lift access.
The apartment's front door opens onto a long corridor with tall cupboards that span the entire length of the room. Inside, cross-laminated timber stretches across the walls and ceilings, while polished concrete spreads out underfoot.
The open-plan kitchen, living and dining room lies at the opposite end of the plan. Kitchen units are spruce pine and are arranged in an L-shape opposite wide glazed sliding doors to the terrace. Bright and elevated, the space has been masterfully configured to provide easy loft-style living.
A well-proportioned bedroom lies off the hallway and is replete with storage. Large windows, oriented to the south, draw in enough light to reach right to the top of the distinctive pitch of the roof. Crisp white tiles and smart chrome fixtures characterise the bathroom, which lies opposite.
Outdoor Space
Positioned at the end of the living room, the terrace acts as an extension to the interior plan in the warmer months. It sits above the rooftops and balances its near panoramic views with an predominant feel of privacy. Something of a sun trap, it faces west providing a beautiful vantage point to watch the sunset.
The renovation has seen the creation of a courtyard at the front of the building, with Sheffield stands for bike storage and an attractive planting scheme.
The Area
The apartment is located in the centre of Hackney, within easy walking distance to Victoria Park, London Fields (with its heated Lido and tennis courts) Well Street Common, the Regent's Canal, and various farmers' markets.
Well Street is also known as the home of Shankeys, an Indian-Irish restaurant serving delicious cocktails and food, and Well Street Pizza. Broadway Market has an excellent food and drinks scene while Pophams and E5 Bakehouse are the go-to for freshly baked bread and pastries. There are plenty of great pubs in the area, including The Gun, The Kenton and The Chesham Arms.
A little further afield, but still within easy reach, is Victoria Park Village which has some brilliant food shops including the butcher's, The Ginger Pig, and fishmonger Jonathan Norris.
Hackney Central station is a eight-minute walk away and runs direct services to Stratford and Highbury and Islington on the London Overground as well as links to Hackney Downs.
Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 995 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £3,320 per annum / Council Tax Band: B
The Building
Sympathetically renovated in recent years, the grand industrial proportions of the The Button Factory have been preserved. Its ground, first and second floors have been transformed into artists’ studios with large factory windows characterising the street-facing façade, between elegant sections of London stock brick and red-painted linear columns. This is one of only three flats in the building.
Its asymmetrical top level is crowned with black corrugated metal, an engaging contrast to the earthy brickwork below. The design of the building was conceived so that each apartment has an independent roof profile, creating different typologies and greater visual interest in the perspective views to the building. The roof extension has a combination of flat, saw tooth and pitched roofs.
The Tour
Access to the top floor is gained via a large industrial-style door shared with the artists' studio; there is intercom access to each flat. It has both stair and lift access.
The apartment's front door opens onto a long corridor with tall cupboards that span the entire length of the room. Inside, cross-laminated timber stretches across the walls and ceilings, while polished concrete spreads out underfoot.
The open-plan kitchen, living and dining room lies at the opposite end of the plan. Kitchen units are spruce pine and are arranged in an L-shape opposite wide glazed sliding doors to the terrace. Bright and elevated, the space has been masterfully configured to provide easy loft-style living.
A well-proportioned bedroom lies off the hallway and is replete with storage. Large windows, oriented to the south, draw in enough light to reach right to the top of the distinctive pitch of the roof. Crisp white tiles and smart chrome fixtures characterise the bathroom, which lies opposite.
Outdoor Space
Positioned at the end of the living room, the terrace acts as an extension to the interior plan in the warmer months. It sits above the rooftops and balances its near panoramic views with an predominant feel of privacy. Something of a sun trap, it faces west providing a beautiful vantage point to watch the sunset.
The renovation has seen the creation of a courtyard at the front of the building, with Sheffield stands for bike storage and an attractive planting scheme.
The Area
The apartment is located in the centre of Hackney, within easy walking distance to Victoria Park, London Fields (with its heated Lido and tennis courts) Well Street Common, the Regent's Canal, and various farmers' markets.
Well Street is also known as the home of Shankeys, an Indian-Irish restaurant serving delicious cocktails and food, and Well Street Pizza. Broadway Market has an excellent food and drinks scene while Pophams and E5 Bakehouse are the go-to for freshly baked bread and pastries. There are plenty of great pubs in the area, including The Gun, The Kenton and The Chesham Arms.
A little further afield, but still within easy reach, is Victoria Park Village which has some brilliant food shops including the butcher's, The Ginger Pig, and fishmonger Jonathan Norris.
Hackney Central station is a eight-minute walk away and runs direct services to Stratford and Highbury and Islington on the London Overground as well as links to Hackney Downs.
Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 995 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £3,320 per annum / Council Tax Band: B
About this agent
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