This handsome three-bedroom Victorian townhouse is a short stroll from Columbia Road. The interior spaces have been carefully extended and renovated, using a contemporary palette of materials and exciting pops of colour, which  work in contrast to the home’s period character. Bi-fold glazed doors at the rear of the kitchen slide open to reveal a split-level garden. The house is also within easy reach of the larger green spaces of London Fields and Haggerston Park.

The Tour

The facade of the house is characterised by traditional stock brick and sash windows, typical of the era. Unfolding across three levels, the living, dining and kitchen spaces occupy the entirety of the ground floor.

The front door opens directly onto a wide, open living space, with an exposed brick wall and original floorboards running the length of the room. Striking yellow Rolled Steel Joists cleverly frame and demark the kitchen and dining room from the living area, which has a wood-burning stove and oblong cutouts providing plenty of shelving space. The under-stairs WC has a yellow accent wall, echoing the yellow beams in the living room. Muted grey cabinets are set flush within the wall to provide extra storage.

The bespoke kitchen is housed in the rear extension, where light pours through a glazed roof to create a wonderfully bright space. Vibrant green lacquered cabinetry with chrome accents and concrete worksurfaces runs along the length of the wall, seamlessly extending into the garden to provide additional outside storage. Bi-fold doors provide access to the split-level outdoor space.

A staircase ascends to a double bedroom, bathed in natural light from the double sash windows. There is a spacious bathroom on this level with a free-standing bath, separate shower and twin sinks. Finished with a neutral palette, there are grey slate tiles underfoot and a wallpapered feature wall with a silver birch motif. Two further bedrooms are positioned on the top floor, with the smaller of the two currently configured as a study.

Outdoor Space

Glazed doors slide open to reveal a  split-level garden. There is decking and paving underfoot and a horizontal slatted fence on either side, offering plenty of opportunities for climbing plants. A secluded space, there is ample room for a table and chairs.

The Area

Gascoigne Place is a quiet residential street excellently located a few minutes walk from Columbia Road, with a plethora of independent shops, cafes and restaurants. Local favourites include Climpson’s Coffee, Donlon Books, Pavilion Bakery, Brawn, The Royal Oak and Campania & Jones. Nearby Hackney Road is home to an increasing number of popular restaurants and bars, including Morito, Sager + Wilde, The Marksman and The Laughing Heart.

Haggerston Park is less than a 10-minute walk away, while slightly further afield is London Fields and its excellent heated lido.

Bethnal Green (Central Line) and Old Street (Northern Line) Underground stations are equidistant, while Hoxton and Shoreditch High Street are both nearby for London Overground services.

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.