Regent's Canal
The easy local ritual: follow the water, watch the narrowboats, and decide where to stop as you go. It also makes a great longer walk or ride towards Islington and Angel.
See the canal route ↗The short version
A generous first home in the heart of Hackney, one of London's most vibrant neighbourhoods.
2Bedrooms
1Bathroom
797sq ft
£495kAsking price
01 — The home
Everyday living,
properly considered.
There is a natural rhythm to this place: a welcoming entrance hall, rooms that flow easily into one another, and light that changes beautifully throughout the day.
The open-plan kitchen and reception room gives you clearly defined space for dining, relaxing and entertaining. Doors open directly onto the private balcony, while both bedrooms are generous doubles. It also benefits from good ventilation, so it tends to stay naturally cool in summer.
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01Open-plan living with kitchen island
02Two generous double bedrooms
03Built-in storage in the principal bedroom
04Modern shower room and private balcony
The details
The useful
bits, clearly.
A bright, balanced top-floor apartment in a small, well-maintained purpose-built block. The open-plan living space is designed around a modern kitchen with ample storage, a central island and room for dining, while the private balcony adds an easy outdoor escape.
The principal bedroom includes excellent built-in storage, the second bedroom is also a comfortable double, and the neutral modern shower room completes the accommodation. The home is offered chain free with a long lease of approximately 105 years.
Inner London without giving up the car. Eligible residents can apply for a Zone 2 permit for the private courtyard. Parking is a scarce commodity this close to central London, making this a real practical advantage for drivers.
Simple running costs. The current service charge is £67.26 per month (£807.12 per year), making the smaller purpose-built block an attractive alternative for buyers who want to avoid paying for extensive high-amenity facilities they may not use.
Cladding checked. An inspection has been completed and found no cladding issues. The supporting report can be provided to a buyer’s solicitor as part of the information shared for the sale.
- Asking price
- £495,000
- Property
- Top-floor apartment
- Access
- Third floor · no lift
- Size
- 797 sq ft / 74.1 m²
- Outside
- Private balcony
- Storage
- Large loft space — previously used for an inflatable kayak and seasonal gear
- Parking
- Zone 2 private courtyard parking · resident permit application
- Transport
- London Zone 2
- Service charge
- £67.26 per month · £807.12 per year
- Council tax
- Band C · approx. £1,854.27 per year for 2026/27
- Tenure
- Leasehold · approx. 105 years
- Cladding
- Inspection completed · no issues identified
- Sale
- Chain free
A closer look
Light, space
and detail.
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02 — Haggerston
Hackney on your
doorstep.
This is the kind of location that makes a first flat feel like a lifestyle choice, not a compromise. Ideal for first-time buyers and professional couples working in London, it puts independent bars, restaurants, coffee spots and East London's social life within easy reach.
Regent's Canal is a few minutes away for a coffee at Towpath, a weekend walk or a longer ride along the water towards Islington and Angel. Broadway Market, London Fields and Victoria Park make the weekends feel properly local, whether that means a market lunch, a swim, a bike ride or just sitting outside.
Haggerston Overground is around a six-minute walk. Shoreditch is roughly ten minutes away, and the line links quickly with Shoreditch High Street, Highbury & Islington and Canary Wharf, alongside plenty of local bus options.
Regent's Canal05 min
Haggerston Station06 min
Shoreditch~10 min
Broadway MarketWalk or ride
Towpath Café
A small canalside favourite for a slow breakfast or lunch. It is the kind of place that makes a normal Tuesday feel like a day off.
Visit Towpath Café ↗Broadway Market
Fresh produce, street food, clothes, books and independent shops on the stretch between London Fields and the canal.
Check market times ↗London Fields & Victoria Park
London Fields is good for a swim, a run or a lazy afternoon. Victoria Park gives you more space, a boating lake, a weekly food market and excellent bike routes.
London Fields guide ↗ Victoria Park Market ↗Hackney Wick
Studios, canalside bars and places to eat, including Grow, a café, bar, kitchen and live-music venue on the River Lea.
See Grow Hackney ↗Neighbourhood photographs via Dr Neil Clifton, Jim Osley, JThomas, Christine Matthews and Chris Heaton, under CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Canal photographs by the private seller.
03 — Around Haggerston
Close to
good things.
One of the main reasons to live here is that you can make the most of London without spending the whole evening getting there: market lunches, bars, dinner, canal walks, parks and quick East London connections are all close by.
The shaded area shows the approximate neighbourhood only. The property’s exact location is not marked.
Open the area in Google Maps ↗Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
A note from Vic
A real home,
a straightforward sale.
I bought this flat in 2020 intending to keep it for the long term. I lived here for around six months before life changed direction: I met my wife, we started a family and moved to Surrey.
I’m now selling for £495,000 because I no longer want the hassle of keeping a property I’m not using. I’m not trying to maximise a profit. I’m looking for a fair, direct private sale and, ideally, a buyer who can move quickly.
Ready to go
The legal side is already lined up with Bishopsgate Law, and I have the property information, including the completed cladding inspection, ready to provide to a buyer’s solicitor. Once a buyer is found, the conveyancing can get moving straight away.
£495,000Asking price
No chainSimple sale position
Private saleDirect where possible
For rental buyers
A proven
rental story.
The last two tenancy contracts achieved rent of £2,600 per month, equivalent to £31,200 annualised. The flat has therefore also worked well as a home for tenants who value the transport links, balcony, parking and East London location.
£2,600Monthly rent achieved in each of the last two contracts
£31,200Historic annualised rent
6.30%Gross yield at £495,000, before costs
£807.12Current annual service charge
Review costs and tenure ↗View floor plan ↗Read the EPC summary ↗
This is historical tenancy information, not a promise of future rent or investment performance. Buyers should verify the contracts, current market rent, running costs, tax, compliance requirements and any void periods independently.
Before you visit
The useful
details.
Everything material is set out clearly so serious buyers can make a quick, informed decision.
Is there a lift?
No. The flat is on the third and top floor of a purpose-built block, accessed by stairs.
What are the ongoing costs?
The current service charge is £67.26 per month (£807.12 annually). Council Tax is Band C. See the full costs and tenure summary.
How much lease is left?
Approximately 105 years remain on the lease. The full tenure information is available before viewing.
Is there parking or storage?
You can apply for a resident parking permit for the private courtyard, within Controlled Parking Zone 2. There is also a generous loft space for storage.
Is the sale ready to move forward?
Yes. The sale is chain-free, Bishopsgate Law is instructed, and the EPC, floor plan and cladding inspection information are ready to share with serious buyers.
Where exactly is it?
The site shows the immediate neighbourhood rather than the exact address. The full address is shared with confirmed viewers.
04 — Viewings
Come and
have a look.
Viewings can start from 17 August. Choose a preferred date and time, and Vic will confirm the appointment personally.
This is a viewing request, not an automatic booking. Your appointment is confirmed once Vic replies.