Columbia Road, Bethnal Green, London, E2

Architecture and Interior
Once you've pushed through one of the street's most Instagrammed front doors, head upstairs to the first floor and an eclectic 873 sq. ft interior whose tactile and organic materials deliver the tranquillity and warmth that stems from a well-travelled life.

Vaulted ceilings place emphasis on the scale of the living room which enjoys huge amounts of natural light from a combination of Velux windows overhead and large sashes that draw you to that slightly surreal Columbia Road streetscape: it's a picture-perfect view and really comes alive on Sundays when the world-famous flower market is in full swing.

At one end of the room, a new wood burner sits in the chimney stack and creates a cosy ambience in winter with help from the polished French oak flooring.

The eclectic look continues as you pass a kitchen that starts in this room but concludes in the hallway, with the units finding a neat home in what used to be the top of the stairwell landing. It works rather well with no wasted space and a work surface reclaimed from a school physics bench.

At the mid-point of the apartment, a double bedroom looks onto a reclaimed balcony area where the current owners sit outside. The second bedroom (another vaulted space) is at the rear and makes practical use of every inch, including the mezzanine that's currently used as a bed deck. It's also another bright room with two large windows filtering plenty of natural light.

From the hallway, a little bi-fold door reveals a small staircase leading up to a private snug that sits away from the rest of the accommodation - the perfect environment to enjoy some reading or moments of mindfulness.

In The Neighbourhood
Whilst Columbia Road and its surrounding streets paint a picture of quiet serenity, they're front and centre of one of the capital's vibrant communities. The retail, caf? and pub scenes are fiercely independent which keeps people flocking back day after day.

Head just a few hundred yards to the end of the street and the city fringe opens and draws you out to play: from hedonistic Shoreditch nightlife seven days a week, to weekend mooches around Spitalfields, Brick Lane and Broadway Markets. Whatever you're into, it's all on your doorstep.

Transport and Connections
For getting around town, buses on Hackney Road will drop you in the West End or South Bank in around 25 minutes, or you could pick up the Northern Line at Old Street which is around 15 minutes on foot. Liverpool Street is about the same distance for National Rail services including the Stansted Express, along with the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City and Elizabeth Lines.

Material Information

• Leasehold: 125 years lease from May 2000
• Property construction: Traditional brick
• Utilities: Gas, electric, and water
• Gas? & Electric supply:? Independently supplied by EDF
• Water and sewerage: Mains connected and supplied by Thames Water
• Broadband:? Standard download speed 16Mbps, upload 1Mbps. Ultrafast is available (d/speed 1000Mbps, u/speed 1000mps (Source: Ofcom)
• Mobile coverage: Likely good internal and external coverage on all major networks (Source: Ofcom)
• Flood risk: Low to very low risks of any type of flooding (Source: Gov.uk)
• Coalfield and mining area: No (Source: The Coal Authority)
• Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users
• Flight path: Yes (Source: Flightradar24)