1 bed flat for sale

The Bath House, London E2

This smart one-bedroom apartment lies on the ground floor of The Bath House, a converted, Grade ii-listed Victorian building in Bethnal Green. Its location is exceptional, with some of London’s best dining destinations and tracts of open greenery in easy walking distance. Considered materials have been used inside, including engineered oak parquet floors. Outdoor space is shared between the building’s residents, and there is a private car parking space demised to, and directly outside of, the apartment.

The Building

The Bath House, formerly the Cheshire Street Baths, was constructed in 1899 and was the first building to be completed under the Baths and Washhouses Act of the same year. Two carved stone arches - one with signs for the women’s baths, the other for the men’s - remain today, with intricate frieze detailing. The building retains a strong Victorian character, with its red-brick exterior and six-over-six sash windows.

The Tour

A paved courtyard lies in front of The Bath House, with space to park bikes. This apartment also has a private car parking space in front.

Set on the ground floor of the building, the apartment’s front door opens to the open-plan living space. Engineered oak parquet paves underfoot, paired with simple but refined white-washed walls. The room is generous and lateral, with a space for a sitting area at the front and a dining table or study area beyond.

At the rear is an L-shaped kitchen, with high and low white cupboards, a trio of open shelves and built-in appliances, including an oven, four-ring induction hob and fridge/freezer. The open configuration of the space creates clear lines of sight across the room and allows light to disperse throughout.

The bedroom is at the rear; a tall, frosted-glass tilt-and-turn window makes the space especially bright and amplifies its tall ceilings. Soft carpet spreads out underfoot.

A bathroom lies adjacent, finished with smart white metro tiles and a bath with a shower overhead. There is also a storage cupboard here, handy for placing white goods, linens and towels.

Outdoor Space

A courtyard and pond area are for the use of the building’s residents, who use the space for communal gatherings in the warmer months. There is also a secure post room, bike storage and two car parks.

The Area

Set in Bethnal Green, The Bath House is well-placed for exploring east London. Local stalwarts like E Pellicci are nearby, along with newer openings like Cave Cuvee. There are plenty of wonderful pubs within 10 minutes’ walk from the apartment, including The King's Arms and The Carpenter’s Arms.

Its position brings Shoreditch, Brick Lane and the City into easy reach, along with Redchurch Street. Here, favourites include an outpost of Jolene, coffee shop Allpress and Labour and Wait. Just beyond is Arnold Circus, with Leila’s, Rochelle Canteen and Blue Mountain School.

Whitechapel, with its brilliant gallery, is a short walk south, while Columbia Road and Cambridge Heath are to the north. The latter two are home to the likes of Brawn, Ombra and Campania.

There are also plenty of green spaces nearby. Weaver’s Fields is minutes away on foot, as is Spitalfields City Farm. Slightly further away, but still easily reached, are Haggerston Park, the Regent’s Canal and its towpath, Victoria Park Market and London Fields, with its heated lido.

For travel beyond the immediate vicinity, Bethnal Green Overground (Weaver line) and Underground (Central line) are seven and 15 minutes away, respectively. Whitechapel station runs the Elizabeth, District and Hammersmith and City lines, along with the Windrush Overground line, and can be reached in 12 minutes. There are also plenty of bus routes in the local area.

Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 996 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £3,000 per annum / Council Tax Band: D