1 bed flat for sale

Henriques Street, Aldgate East E1

Please quote MR0560 - guide price £450K - £475K -

A beautifully renovated apartment set within one of East London's most striking historic conversions. The building is a grand 1930s red brick landmark, originally built as a community settlement and sensitively converted to residential use in the early 2000s. Situated moments from the City, the Elizabeth line at Whitechapel, and the vibrant streets of Brick Lane and Spitalfields, this is a rare opportunity to own a genuinely characterful home in a prime E1 location.

The Property
Accessed via a ground floor entrance and descending to the lower ground floor, the apartment opens into a generously proportioned open-plan kitchen and reception room measuring over 21 feet in length. It is a bright, flowing space with a raised ceiling, original architectural beams, and a stunning arched window that floods the room with natural light. The premium alno kitchen runs the length of one side, finished in white gloss with contrasting grey wall units, under-cabinet lighting, an induction hob, double wall oven, integrated dishwasher, and fridge freezer. The white oak lvt flooring, underfloor heating with Wi-Fi controls, smart lighting in the reception room, and multiple usb sockets throughout complete the picture of a home that has been thoughtfully designed from the ground up.

The bedroom is a well-proportioned double room with full-wall fitted wardrobes painted in a bespoke sage green and an arched window looking out to the building's light well. It has its own en-suite shower room, finished to a genuine spa standard with a rainfall shower with side jets enclosed in glass, a vessel sink on a marble-topped teal vanity unit, gold hardware throughout, and a heated mirror cabinet. A further wet room, ideal as a guest bathroom or for a home-working lifestyle, is located off the kitchen area. Space-saving sliding barn doors add a further design touch.

Location & Transport
Bernhard Baron House sits in the heart of one of London's most well-connected and culturally rich neighbourhoods. Aldgate East station (District and Hammersmith & City lines) is a short walk away, as are Aldgate (Circle and Metropolitan lines) and Tower Hill (District and Circle lines). Liverpool Street and Whitechapel both offer Elizabeth line services, putting the West End, Canary Wharf, and Heathrow within easy reach. The area is alive with some of London's best independent restaurants, cafes, and bars, from the markets of Brick Lane and Spitalfields to the waterside dining at St Katharine's Dock. The City of London is a ten-minute walk.

The Building
Bernhard Baron House has a remarkable history. Built in 1929-30 as a community settlement funded by philanthropist Bernhard Baron, it was run for decades by Basil Henriques, a beloved local figure so integral to the neighbourhood that the street itself was named after him. The building was sensitively converted to residential use in the early 2000s, and its grand red brick facade, arched windows, and period stonework make it one of the most architecturally distinctive addresses in E1.

Key Features
• 1 bedroom, 2 bathrooms: A rare specification for this price point in E1

• 608 sq ft of well-designed, open-plan accommodation

• Stunning arched heritage windows throughout, a signature of the building's character

• Premium alno German kitchen with fully integrated Caple appliances

• Luxury en-suite with rainfall spa shower, vessel sink and gold fittings

• Second wet room, ideal for guests or a home-working lifestyle

• Underfloor heating with Wi-Fi zoned controls; smart lighting in the reception room

• Full-wall fitted bedroom wardrobes with ample built-in storage

• Farrow & Ball decor, white oak lvt flooring, space-saving sliding barn doors

• Bike storage facility within the development

• Permit parking available

• 976-year lease, effectively freehold for all practical purposes

• Service charge: £2,105.84 per annum | Ground rent: £200 per annum

• Council Tax Band C

All prospective purchasers are advised to make their own enquiries and verify this information with a solicitor.