| Hackney E5 0DP | | |
21 Ashenden Road
| 4 Bedrooms + 2 Baths | | | OIEO1450000 | | | 1,819 Sq Ft |
Welcome to 21 Ashenden Road
This charming Victorian house on Ashenden Road is a haven of high ceilings, intricate cornicing, and an abundance of natural light.
Enhanced by a rear extension, loft conversion, and a complete internal renovation, the property features thoughtful updates like engineered wood flooring, and central air filtration.
The front garden, finished with Victorian rose and grey pathway tiles, sets the tone for a warm and inviting home. Ashenden Road is perfectly positioned between vibrant city living and tranquil green spaces. Moments away, Hackney Marshes and the River Lea offers greenery and tranquilty,
while Chatsworth Road brims with independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, such as Men for ramen and L’epicerie 56 for gourmet provisions. Nearby, enjoy the Castle Cinema for art-house films or explore the food market every Sunday.
An Expansive Interior
The front garden immediately captivates with its door finished in sulking room pink by Farrow & Ball, framed by a pink flowering camellia and Cotswold stone detailing. The Victorian pathway tiles with rope edging lead to the entrance, where the traditional modillion block cornice and Italian-imported tiles in the internal hallway lends to the home’s historic roots. The walls throughout the hallway, painted in Pointing by Farrow & Ball, add warmth and character.
To your right, the main living area invites you with its air of sophistication featuring a grand Victorian rose cornice with Egg and Dart detailing. The bay sash windows and plantation shutters allow natural light to flood the room, highlighting the intricate detailing of the Victorian fireplace. Painted in Slipper Satin by Farrow & Ball, the room is both inviting and elegant, with stylish lighting fixtures adding a modern touch. The Victorian fireplace serves as a statement centrepiece. An additional lounge nook extends from the main living room, offering a cosy spot for relaxation or reading. A secondary entrance leads seamlessly to the kitchen, which is also accessible from the hallway with under stairs W/C.
The kitchen area is an airy sanctuary, featuring banks of glazing and floor-to-ceiling glass doors that open into a private garden. At its heart, a sleek marble island serves as a focal point, equipped with a built-in cooker and extractor fan. This culinary space combines functionality with style, offering Magnet kitchen in Hoxton Sumi black and Ascoli Natural Oak features this large island with storage drawers on both sides. The Calacatta quartz worktop, with strong black veins, adds a striking visual element. infinite storage, dual ovens, and integrated appliances like a dishwasher, fridge, and freezer. Beyond the island, there's ample space for both a dining setup and a sofa arrangement, making it an ideal hub for family gatherings or entertaining friends. The garden-facing glass walls bathe the space in natural light, further enhancing its inviting warmth. The micro cement flooring is hardwearing, easy to maintain, and enhances the contemporary aesthetic.
Climbing the staircase, you arrive at the main bedroom, a sanctuary of elegance. Featuring Green Smoke by Farrow & Ball, is a spacious sanctuary that host wooden flooring, and is spacious enough for a double bed and stand alone wardrobe. Its Victorian fireplace, adorned with intricate tiling, adds a touch of charm, while double windows flood the room with sunlight, creating a warm and serene atmosphere. The main bathroom is a standout feature, reminiscent of a luxury spa. It hosts a curved wet room with artisan Moroccan tiles, a standalone bathtub, and a calacatta quartz worktop with gold veins. The space is accented with Meraki hardware, an Abigail Ahern mirror, and calming hanging plants like String of Pearls. The walls and floor are finished in waterproof Venetian plaster for a seamless, spa feel.
Capacious Comfort Zones
Adjacent to the bathroom is a utility area, fully tiled and equipped with a washer, dryer, sink basin, and additional storage, offering practical convenience without compromising style. expanded for maximum storage, includes cabinetry matching the kitchen and a Calacatta quartz worktop. At the rear of the plan a wonderful double bedroom with sash window allows views over the rear garden. The bedroom is painted white, allowing to personalize the space. Spacious enough to fit a king-size bed, and offers versatility.
On the second floor, you'll find the third and fourth bedrooms, both generously sized to accommodate double beds and wardrobes. The third bedroom enjoys warmth and light from its architectural triangle window, maximizing natural light and offering sweeping views and benefits from large Velux windows, enhancing the airy feel.
The fourth bedroom is a light filled space with Velux windows to the front and a double Crittall-style Juliet balcony, painted in Cromarty by Farrow & Ball to the rear and access to a beautifully designed en-suite. The loft ensuite is adorned with Bert & May-inspired tiles, seamlessly blending modern and classic styles.
Through the floor-to-ceiling glass doors you enter into your private outdoor retreat. The garden area is thoughtfully designed with a combination of a neatly paved patio, lush greenery and wisteria offering the perfect balance for both relaxation and entertaining. The patio is ideal for hosting summer barbecues, while the lawn section provides a serene space for lounging or gardening. Bordered by mature shrubs and blooms, this outdoor area feels secluded yet inviting, an ideal sanctuary in the city. String lights or lanterns could easily elevate the space for cosy evenings.
The Outdoor Area
Loving The Location
Ashden Road is located moments from Hackney Downs Park which has tennis and Basketball courts. Chatsworth Road, which runs north from Homerton to Millfields Park and Hackney Marshes, offers many independent shops, cafes and restaurants, including Ramen cafe Men and specialist suppliers L’epicerie 56. The high welfare Morgans Butchery, Stone Bros is excellent for coffee, and there is a weekly food market on Sundays.
Restaurants such as Uchi, My Neighbours The Dumplings and Lucky & Joy, in addition to the legendary wine bar P. Franco are all moments away in Lower Clapton. The Star is a classic local favourite pub. The Castle Cinema, is independently crowdfunded and screens features, as well as classic and contemporary art-house films. Blok gym is a few minutes walk away.
Exploring The Area
For green open space, just a short walk away is Millfields Park, Hackney Downs Park, Clissold Park, Springfield Park, the Lee Navigation (canal walk), Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve, Woodberry Wetlands nature reserve, and the Stratford Olympic Park, to name but a few.
Hackney Marshes is a lush green belt 10 minutes on foot and is perfect for a dog walk, summer picnics, and even a visit to see the horses that live there year round! Using the overground you can also visit Walthamstow wetlands nature reserve and be in Epping forest with 20-30 minutes. The closest stations are Hackney Central overground which offers lines to Stratford and, Highbury & Islington. Hackney Downs and nearby Clapton station offers direct lines to Liverpool Street in under ten minutes.
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