Cecilia Road, Shacklewell

Brickworks says

Set on a quiet Hackney street, this two-bedroom Victorian conversion gets the balance right: modernised where it matters, while retaining the warmth and character that give a home its sense of history. The open-plan living space is the heart, with panelling, cornicing and a bay sash window sitting happily alongside a contemporary kitchen and considered lighting. Then the bespoke under-stair storage is smart and roomy, giving everything its place.

The principal bedroom is tucked at the back overlooking the garden, while the second doubles neatly as a study or spare room, with direct access outside. Head across the decking and down into a surprisingly large private garden, with lawn, patio and raised beds. It’s somewhere for long lunches, growing things, friends, or simply disappearing with a book. For a flat in E8, it’s quite the luxury.

Cecilia Road has a friendly, community-minded feel, with Dalston's restaurants, galleries, nightlife and culture all within easy reach, while the street itself offers a welcome retreat. Wellness spots, weekly markets, note-worthy dining and independent shops are all a stroll away, with London Overground and National Rail connections nearby when you need to get further afield.

The owner says

I fell in love with the flat the moment I entered it for my first viewing. The gorgeous, classy, modern yet endlessly cosy interior, the beautiful light falling through the bay window (even in winter), the patio with morning sun, the garden is an oasis in the middle of Hackney. Everything one could ever need nearby. My first ever own home and I genuinely felt grateful for this flat every single day. Everyone visiting me loves it, too. It's a really special flat and I hope the next owner will love it as much as I have.

Points to consider

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C. Potential Energy Rating B.

Council Tax:
Band B in the borough of Hackney.
£1,602.45 in 2026/27.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £20
Gas £20
Water £37
These figures naturally change seasonally.

Tenure:
Share of freehold, with 989 years left on the lease. The freehold is split between the building’s three flat owners.

Service charge:
None.

Ground rent:
None.

Neighbours:
In the building, there are three flats in total.

Ews1:
The building is exempt.

Getting around:
Hackney Downs (London Overground and National Rail, Z2) and Dalston Kingsland (London Overground, Z2) are both around a nine-minute walk, offering fast connections across East and North London, while Dalston Junction (London Overground, Z2) is around 11 minutes away on foot. Numerous bus routes run close by and, for cyclists, Hackney’s extensive network of low-traffic routes and cycleways puts much of east and central London within easy reach.

Onward plans:
The current owner is moving out of London and is selling chain-free.

The legal bit

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