2 bed flat for sale

Gainsborough Studios East, 1 Poole Street, Hackney, London N1

Sitting proudly on the top floor of this popular development, is this exceptional two double bedroom, two bathroom penthouse apartment with the benefit of a secure underground parking space. Offering space, light and an abundance of style, this magnificent home offers unique views over London and several iconic London landmarks. A great place to watch the sunrise and sunset.

The property comprises of an inviting hallway with steps leading up to the apartment, where you are immediately greeted with outstanding open views over the surrounding area. The reception room is a great entertaining space that is flooded with light from the floor to ceiling glazed windows and sliding glass doors which lead to a vast wrap around terrace. Benefitting from having good ceiling height, the open plan kitchen / living / dining room offers oodles of space with the skyline acting as a piece of everchanging art. The kitchen is finished with off white units that are complemented with granite worksurfaces that provide ample worksurface space. The kitchen further benefits from having a breakfast bar, a great place to have your morning tea or coffee.

Like the rest of the property, the master bedroom offers wonderful proportions and good natural light from the large sky light and glazed doors which lead to the other south facing terrace, which offers sensational city views. The master bedroom offers excellent built in storage and an en-suite bathroom. The second double bedroom also offers good space and light and built in wardrobes. This one of kind property also offers a stylish family bathroom.

Gainsborough Studios is a most sought-after development designed by architects Munkenbeck and Marshall, which benefits from a 24 hour concierge, private residents wharf by Regent’s Canal and is moments from Shoreditch Park. This iconic collection of buildings was once the site of film studios used by Alfred Hitchcock. In 2003, a large sculpture of Hitchcock's head (designed by Anothony Donaldson) was unveiled on the site.

This truly unique home is located a short walk from Upper Street, Cross Street and Camden Passage all of which offer an array of independent boutique shops, bars, restaurants and delicatessens. In the opposite direction De Beauvoir, Old Street and Shoreditch are a short walk away. The property is also within close proximity of Angel and Old Street tube stations (providing access to the Northern Line and Great Northen Line) and one stop away from King’s Cross / St Pancras which provide access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Line, Piccadilly Line and Victoria Line as well St Pancras International and National Rail. Haggerston Station, is also a short walk, away which provides access to London Overground. There are also ample bus links to be found on New North Road.