Heer Mews, London E2

“A subtle colour palette amplifies this delightful home’s classical proportions”

This bright two-bedroom apartment occupies the end of a handsome Grade II-listed Georgian terrace just off Hackney Road, screened from the street by established evergreen planting. Soft pastel paints have been applied to calming effect, belying the home’s popular east London location. The apartment has been sympathetically finished, seamlessly incorporating contemporary features with period charm.

Setting the Scene

Tucked away in a quiet residential enclave, the building’s Georgian façade retains all the symmetry and classical elegance of its time, with intricate iron balconies, rounded-arch doors and sash windows. The terrace sits next to the former Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, a pioneering pediatric facility in east London founded in the 19th century. Historically, Hackney Road served as a major route stretching from Shoreditch Church to Cambridge Heath, evolving from a rural market route into a residential and commercial artery.

Today, Hackney Road is defined by grand Georgian architecture, which serves as a backdrop to one of east London’s most coveted neighbourhoods.

The Grand Tour

The entrance opens to a welcoming central hallway that connects to a wonderful open-plan kitchen-living-dining area, with original cornicing delicately tracing the ceiling overhead. Tall sash windows draw natural light deep into the plan, subtly amplifying the amber pigments of the timeworn pine floorboards that extend underfoot.

A considered kitchen is well-equipped, with bespoke storage units set above and below solid wood worktops, and convenient shelving installed above the dining area. The kitchen is finished with white tiling and a stainless-steel splashback, while appliances include a dishwasher, fridge, and washing machine.

Two generously proportioned bedrooms are found at either side of the living area, where period features are complemented by a simple colour palette and soft carpet, lending a serene atmosphere. The principal bedroom has ample light drawn in by two sash windows, while the second bedroom is similarly finished.

The bathroom is well-appointed with a shower over bath enclosed by brown mosaic tiling, and solid wood surfaces. An earthy colour scheme grounds the space.

Out and About

Hackney Road is brilliantly positioned between Haggerston, Bethnal Green and Cambridge Heath. The green expanses of Haggerston Park and Hackney City Farm are a few minutes’ walk away, providing a green escape in the heart of the city. London Fields is close by for a walk around its vibrant, 31-acre park, to finish at the bustling Broadway Market or, perhaps, with a dip in the lido.

The apartment is within walking distance of an almost endless number of popular restaurants and bars, including The Marksman, Sager + Wilde and The Laughing Heart. Nearby Broadway Market and Columbia Road offer a wide array of independent shops and cafes, including Climpson’s Coffee, Donlon Books, Campania & Jones and the newly opened Tiella Trattoria.
Hackney Road has excellent transport links, with Bethnal Green (Central Line) and Cambridge Heath or Hoxton (Overground) both a short walk away.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: 110 years remaining / Service Charge: approx. £2,200 per annum (not including sinking fund) / Ground Rent: £325 / Council Tax Band: D