Hoxton Square III, London N1

This bright two-bedroom live/work apartment lies in the heart of Shoreditch, moments from the greenery of Hoxton Square Park. Modern additions have been integrated amid a wealth of original features, including exposed brickwork and plenty of black-framed Crittall windows. Some of east London's best-loved restaurants are nearby, and Old Street Underground station is just six minutes away on foot. Liverpool Street and the City are also a short walk away.

The Tour

The building, once a hospital, is a handsome red-brick structure, half of which has been painted white. Original Crittall windows punctuate the frontage, hinting at the brightness within.

This apartment lies on the third floor, accessed by stairs. Its front door opens to an entrance hall with a cupboard for coats and shoes. This gives way to an open-plan living space with soaring ceilings and exposed brick and white-washed walls. Original floorboards run underfoot, and light floods in through Crittall windows along two aspects. There are also double doors bounded by a Juliet balcony that, when left open, amplify its airy feel.

Spaces for dining, cooking and relaxing are kept in constant dialogue by a lack of delineation. Black kitchen units run along one side, with plenty of space provided by a stainless-steel countertop. The remainder of the room is flexible and would suit various configurations.

The principal bedroom is to the left of the entrance hall. Crittall windows draw in more light here, while built-in timber wardrobes offer plenty of storage space. The second bedroom – currently used as an office – sits adjacent to the living space. An exposed brick chimney breast nods to the building's early form.

The bathroom is accessed from the living space. Exposed brickwork is a ruddy counterpoint to white wall tiles and black-painted floors.

The Area

Hoxton Square was an early example of London’s garden squares. Completed in 1720 and designed to emulate existing squares in the west of London, it was the first of its type in the area. In the 19th century, the square and surrounding streets became the centre of Shoreditch’s furniture and carpentry trade. Today, Hoxton is renowned for its exciting mix of restaurants, bars and galleries, including Rochelle Canteen, Shoreditch House, the Blue Mountain School and Victoria Miro. The boutiques and cafés of Redchurch Street and Spitalfields are also nearby.

Hoxton Square Park, with its famous Stik sculpture, is just a minute’s walk from the apartment. The green expanses of London Fields, Victoria Park and Clissold Park are also easily accessible via the many bus routes in the area.

For rail travel, Hoxton Station provides quick access to London Overground services; Liverpool Street Station runs the Central, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan lines, as well as nationwide National Rail services. Old Street Underground station is a six-minute walk away, running Northern Line services across the city.

Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: approx. 973 years remaining / Service Charge: approx. £2,500 per annum / Ground Rent: approx. £200 per annum / Council Tax Band: C