Discussions are ongoing regarding the upgrading and restoration of Academy Apartments. Funds for priority works have already been collected. Dates and costs of further works are yet to be finalised. More detail can be provided on request.

This wonderful two-bedroom apartment lies within Academy Apartments, a Grade II-listed, converted Victorian school in the heart of Hackney. It is beautifully bright, with double-height ceilings, and has been subject to a complete renovation by Studio Clement to much acclaim, including press in The Observer. The apartment is perfectly positioned between Dalston, Clapton and London Fields, three lively areas of east London that are popular for their plethora of restaurants, pubs and independent shops in addition to swathes of green space.

The Tour

The entrance opens to a superb open-plan living, kitchen and dining area, where vast Crittall windows overlook the communal courtyard beyond. Morning light pours through, bathing the apartment in sunshine. There are exposed brick walls, original beams overhead and parquet flooring underfoot. A large bathroom is positioned at the front of the plan, cleverly concealed behind cupboard doors and replete with smart tiling, gold fixtures and a marble sink.

The apartment was previously owned by a chef and has a bespoke kitchen, designed by Pluck, which is perfect for cooking and entertaining. Warm oak and sleek white cabinetry sit harmoniously against the marble work surfaces, while a Venetian plaster wall frames one side of the room. There is a hidden pantry and space for two ovens, in addition to both gas and induction hobs.

The mezzanine level contains two double bedrooms, which overlook the living spaces below. These are calm, secluded spaces, painted with a monochrome charcoal and off-white colour palette. There is plenty of storage space in these rooms in the form of cleverly concealed built-in wardrobes.

Outdoor Space

The apartment looks out over a secluded paved courtyard, which is open for residents of the building to enjoy.

The Area

Dalston has an eclectic range of bars, restaurants and cafes including Little Duck | The Picklery, Brilliant Corners and E5 Bakehouse, plus many excellent pubs such as The Spurstowe Arms. Clapton is home to the legendary wine bar P. Franco as well as a vast array of independent bars and restaurants. Hackney Downs Park and London Fields are both approximately a 10-minute walk away.

Hackney Downs Overground station is less than a five-minute walk away from Academy Apartments and provides links to Liverpool Street in less than 10 minutes. Hackney Central is less than 10 minutes away and runs east-west Overground services. Buses run regularly to London Bridge and the City from nearby Kingsland Road.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 104 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £4400 per annum 
Ground Rent: approx. £400 per annum
Council Tax Band: D

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.