Riverside Close, Hackney, E5 9ST

The Home –

This two bedroom apartment on Riverside close is perfectly positioned in an area which has so much to offer. Uninterrupted views of the River Lea and Walthamstow Marshes, a true haven for nature walks and riverside contemplation. The apartment comes with allocated private parking and double glazing. A short walk leads you to either Springfield or Millfields Park, each with unique offerings like outdoor gym equipment, playgrounds, and tennis courts. With excellent transport links via Clapton overground, you’re well-connected to the city, and for those adventures further afield, convenient routes to Stansted are also nearby. It’s a setting that offers the best of both worlds—a tranquil riverside retreat surrounded by vibrant local life and an effortless connection to wherever you want to go next. Riverside Close has a real community feel to it including a useful Whatsapp group for residents.

The Indoors -

A well-laid-out hallway effortlessly guides you through the home, ensuring an intuitive and seamless flow between spaces. At the end of the hallway, the open-plan kitchen and living area unfold beautifully, offering a bright and airy social hub. Large windows flood the space with natural light, enhancing the welcoming ambiance. A distinctive architectural archway subtly separates the kitchen, creating a sense of definition between the cooking and lounging areas. The kitchen itself is well-equipped with an oven, washing machine, and ample storage for all your culinary needs.

To your left, the first bedroom enjoys generous natural light and includes fitted storage, making it a flexible space, ideal as a guest room, home office, or creative studio. Next to this, the main bedroom offers a spacious retreat with ample room for a double bed, and wardrobe, bathed in light from large windows. Further along, the main bathroom is elegantly designed with sleek tiling throughout, a bathtub with a showerhead, and contemporary fixtures, creating a serene space for relaxation.

Loving The Location -

The immediate area has a fantastic offering of places to eat and drink, notably the Crooked Billet which has a fantastic garden area in the summer months, and the Princess of Wales with its riverside terrace. A 10 minute walk away is a 24/hr health and general food shop - World Foods, that includes an on-site butchers. Sodo pizza, and a great coffee shop Mosaic is also a 10 minute walk away. 107, Charles Artisan Bread and My Neighbours The Dumplings on nearby Lower Clapton Road. A short walk to the west is Stoke Newington with all it has to offer. The weekly food market on Chatsworth Road is easily reached in around 15 minutes by foot and Hackney Picture House, London Fields Lido and the Grade-II* listed St John at Hackney, an 18th-century chapel and live music venue, are also nearby.

For green open space, just a short walk away is Millfields Park, Hackney Downs Park, Clissold Park, Springfield Park, Markfield 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 within 20-30 minutes.

For transport, Clapton station is a short walk away and you can be in Liverpool Street in 12 minutes. There are also plenty of good bus connections nearby offering routes to the city and West End.