BRICKWORKS SAYS

This super cool, super stylish ground-floor conversion more than realises its creative owners’ vision to develop “the best two bed possible”. Their talented approach to redesigning and renovating has created a comfortable home that cleverly maximises every inch; packed with practical details such as bespoke built-in cupboards and windows and skylights angled for optimal views and light.

The aesthetic hallmarks of contemporary design are everywhere: two large square bedrooms pair traditional marble fireplaces and wooden floors with modern radiators; the bathroom is interiors mag-worthy with charcoal grout and concrete shelving.

In the rear extension is an incredible open-plan kitchen and living space which is the centre of life here. Polished concrete floors extend outside; aluminium-framed glass doors span the entire back wall, ensuring continuity with the immaculate landscaped garden beyond. Ferns, tall bamboo, a lawn and raised seating areas form various zones, while the black timber garden studio is a coup for home working.

Follow this road south and you’re bang in the heart of Bruce Grove and into Seven Sisters. Further beyond is Stoke Newington and Dalston. Bruce Grove’s cafes, pubs and a climbing wall are on the doorstep, as well as the verdant waterworlds of Lea Valley and Walthamstow Wetlands.

THE OWNER SAYS

We came to the area 10 years ago and immediately fell in love with the strong community, green spaces and vibrant culture. We already lived on Bruce Grove when we moved here and we are looking forward to staying in the area.

We both work in the creative industries, and this was our second renovation project. Our plan was to create the best two-bed flat possible. Every aspect has been considered, from storage solutions to generosity of space – and every part rejuvenated. The rear extension was designed specifically to angle the view out across trees and into the open sky; the garden landscaped to create a feeling of privacy and peace.

We added the studio just before the pandemic, and it proved an incredible resource. It was important it didn’t encroach too heavily on the garden, so was designed to fill a shadow in the corner space.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate:

The EPC gives a current Energy Efficiency Rating of C and potential rating C.

Council Tax:

Part of the borough of Haringey, the property falls into Council Tax Band C (£160 per month in 2021/22).

Tenure:

One of two flats in a Victorian building, the flat has a leasehold with 150 years remaining on the lease.

Service charge:

There is a ground rent fee of £200 annually, and no service charge.

Utilities:

Monthly utility costs are usually £50 for gas, £50 for electricity, £30 for water.

Recent work:

The current owners have lived in the property for seven years and have completely refurbished it in that time. They fitted a new kitchen with bespoke marine ply cupboards, and a bathroom, added bespoke cupboards in the bedrooms, polished concrete flooring and aluminium doors and windows through the rear of the house. They landscaped the garden adding a raised seating area and a black timber studio space with heating, electricity and a basin. They have also soundproofed the windows at the front of the property.

Transport links:

The flat has excellent transport links via Bruce Grove station (0.3 miles), White Hart Lane (0.8 miles), Tottenham Hale (0.9 miles), Northumberland Park (1.1 miles), Seven Sisters (1.1 miles).

Anything else:

The property has a large garden to the rear of the building, which continues along one side, and a front garden.