Garner Street, Bethnal Green £425,000

• Converted Victorian building
• Top floor
• 485 Square feet
• Desirable location
• Period character
• Gas central heating
• High ceilings
• Some original sliding sash windows
• Peppercorn ground rent
• Generous sized lounge
• Double bedroom
• White Bathroom
• Compact kitchen plus dinning space
• Long lease, 116 years unexpired
• No onward chain

A charming top floor one-bedroom Victorian flat conversion of 405 sq feet (45.q sq m) in a desirable location on the corner of Garner Street and Hackney Road.

This elegant and appealing one bedroom apartment, painted white throughout, has a generous sized living room with an oversized marble fireplace; its period character provides a homely feel throughout. Located between Shoreditch and London Fields, all this area has to offer is close by with all of its daytime and night-time attractions, shops, pubs and restaurants.

The accommodation

The communal entrance is on Garner Street, giving access to a small external staircase up to the communal front door. The interior staircase leads up to the top floor.

The flat front door opens into an entrance hall with the door to the south facing living room straight ahead.

The living room is an impressive 15’10 X 12’8” with two large sash windows to the front elevation which is set back from Hackney Road and has a large original marble fireplace.

The bedroom is located at the rear, with two fitted cupboards either side of the fire breast which a mantelpiece and recess. The rear facing window has a view of the neighbour's tree.

The hallway leads directly into what is referred to on the plan as the dining room, which has a small sash window overlooking Garner Street. This room has doors leading forward to the kitchen and backward to the bathroom and has the same vinal floor covering as the kitchen.

Subject to the necessary permissions there may be the opportunity to alter how this room and the kitchen work together.

The kitchen is compact with a small sash window to the front elevation, with the sink beneath it, a white fitted kitchen with white tiled splashbacks. The gas boiler, a cooker, washing machine under counter fridge and extractor.

The bathroom is compact with a sash window with reeded glass to the rear, a white suite with a bath with a mixer tap shower above, a fitted WC, wall mounted sink, white tiles and a towel radiator.

The building

The building is an attractive corner premises, with two businesses with period shopfronts on Hackney Road. A gentleman's hairdresser and a specialist wine shop. Both flats are set back from the road and access from the garner Street entrance. The flat on the first floor is occupied by the freeholder.

Tenure: Leasehold, a 125-year lease from the 29th of September 2016, so 116 years unexpired.
Service Charge: There is no block manger so no service charges, there will be shared repairing responsibilities in the lease.
Building insurance: The building is insured; we have requested a copy of the insurance company policy. We will confirm as soon as we have the details.
Ground rent: TBC
Viewing and availability: The property is tenanted; the tenant is entitled to two months' notice. This property is sold with no onward chain. Viewing by appointment with the sole agent Look Property.  
EPC: band D
Council tax: band B

Location 
The nearest station to the property is Cambridge Heath overground station. To the South is Bethnal Green underground station, which is on the Central Line and provides easy access to key destinations such as Oxford Circus, Liverpool Street, and Stratford. There is also the Windrush overground line from Hoxton station just a 10-mins walk much used by the locals.

The area is home to many green spaces, including the beautiful Victoria Park, which is a 213-acre park that was opened in 1845 and is one of the oldest public parks in London. It features a large lake, numerous walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, cafes, and sports facilities. The park also hosts various events throughout the year, including music festivals, food markets, and sporting events. It is considered one of the most popular and well-loved parks in London, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Bethnal Green is a fantastic place to live, a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood in the heart of East London. It has a rich history and culture, reflected in its stunning architecture, bustling markets, Colombia Road market on Sundays, known for its diverse range of fresh flowers and exotic plants, and Broadway market on Saturdays, with the street filled with artisanal food vendors, independent shops, and trendy cafes. 

Places of Interest 

Victoria Park, which is a 213-acre park that was opened in 1845 and is one of the oldest public parks in London. It features a large lake, numerous walking and cycling paths, playgrounds, cafes, and sports facilities. The park also hosts various events throughout the year, including music festivals, food markets, and sporting events. It is considered one of the most popular and well-loved parks in London, providing a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. 

Columbia Road is a lively street in London's East End, renowned for its vibrant and bustling flower market, where visitors can immerse themselves in a sensory delight of colours and fragrances while exploring a wide array of stalls offering an incredible selection of flowers, plants, and gardening accessories.? 

Broadway Market is a lively and eclectic street nestled in the vibrant neighbourhood of Hackney, London, known for its diverse range of artisanal food stalls, trendy boutiques, and a buzzing atmosphere that attracts both locals and visitors alike.  

London Fields is a popular park in the borough of Hackney, London, offering a serene oasis in the midst of the city, with its sprawling green spaces, a lido for swimming, a vibrant weekend market, and a sense of community that draws both families and young professionals to enjoy its relaxed ambiance.? 

Shoreditch is a dynamic and creative neighbourhood in the heart of East London, known for its vibrant street art, trendy bars, eclectic markets, and a thriving tech and startup scene, making it a magnet for artists, entrepreneurs, and urban enthusiasts.