1 bed flat for sale

Dawson Street, Hackney, London E2

An exceptional one-bedroom penthouse style apartment, one of just four units on the top floor of hkr with sweeping views of the City skyline. Floor to ceiling windows and high ceilings encapsulate this unique space, high above the bustle of Hackney Road on the 9th floor, the space is flooded with light and its dual aspect living space with private balcony is a truly breathtaking space to relax or entertain in.

Built in 2021, hkr Hoxton boasts two spectacular communal roof terraces with sweeping views across London, concierge facilities, residents’ rooftop gym, cinema room and cycle storage. Hkr was designed by Hawkins Brown Architects, a standout industrial aesthetic of toned weathering corten steel frames with a rhythmic grid design.

Finished to a very high standard, all rooms have a light and airy feeling, benefiting from floor to ceiling windows and high ceilings. The apartment boasts underfloor heating throughout, as well as an increasingly important comfort cooling system for the summer months. The apartment also features oak engineered timber flooring to the living area and entrance hall, and rich wool carpet to the bedroom.

The open plan living space has clearly defined areas for relaxing, dining and cooking and scope for further storage (as needed). The Kitchen has a mix of high and low-level cabinetry with matte grey fascia’s, a composite stone worktop, mirrored splashback, Siemens integrated appliances and a wine cooler. The current owners dining table seats 6-8 comfortably and illustrates its great entertaining capabilities. The east facing balcony is large at just over 40sqft and with its dual aspect you can enjoy views over many London landmarks and eclectic architecture.

The bedroom (currently fitted with a king size bed) has far reaching views towards The London Eye from its large windows, built in wardrobes and space for further storage if required. The bathroom is an equally luxurious space with matte black finishes, a mix of terrazzo style tiles and porcelain subway tiling, mirror fronted storage, and a walk in shower as well as a separate bathtub.

The apartment also benefits from a large double utility cupboard in the hall which the owner has used to great effect by adding shelving to the interior, it also houses the washing machine. Additionally, the vendor is one of just a few who owns a basement level storage unit of circa 40sqft which is also included in the sale.

Area:
Hkr is situated in an enviable location in the heart of one of East London’s most sought-after areas with Hackney Road to the south and Kingsland Road to the west. Making it ideally located for all the amenities Hoxton and vibrant Shoreditch have to offer including hotspots such as Columbia Road, Brick Lane, and Redchurch Street. Some Easthaus area favourites include: Morito (excellent Tapas restaurant), The Marksman (great for Sunday roasts after visiting Columbia Road flower market), and Manteca (Italian restaurant). The green open spaces of Haggerston Park and Hackney City Farm are a short walk away, whilst a stroll down Regents Canal leads you to Broadway Market, London Fields and past that, Victoria Park. Hoxton overground station is approximately 3 minutes' walk away, for connections to Shoreditch, Dalston, Highbury and Islington, and New Cross. Old Street station (Northern Line) is approximately 15 minutes from the property. Kingsland Road and Hackney Road offer a variety of bus routes into the City and West End, making the property very well-connected.

Details:
Tenure: Leasehold circa 995 years remaining
Service Charges: Circa £4,500 per annum
Ground Rent: Circa £500 per annum
Local Council: Hackney
Council Tax Band: D
EPC rating: B