
Thisone-bedroom apartment occupies a wonderful position on the third floor of a Grade II-listed Georgian terrace in Upper Clapton. Dating to the late 18th century, the apartment’sinteriors are characterised by anoriginal fireplace surround, sash windows and panelled embrasure shutters,and washed in a gentle colour palette that allows the Georgian details to take centre stage. The lush greenery ofClapton Common is opposite, and picturesque views of its mature plantings are framed by the apartment’s expansive glazing. Both Stoke Newington and Clapton stations are within short walking distance for Overground services to London Liverpool Street.
Setting the Scene
Clapton Terrace, together with the parish church of St Thomas and the green expanses of Clapton Common, forms the Clapton Common Conservation Area. The terrace, comprising some 17 houses constructed at the end of the 18th century has been described as a ‘remarkable survival’ and is one of Hackney’s earliest examples of terrace housing still in existence.
The elegant stock brick façade of this particular residence exemplifies Georgian style: tall sash windows are set below gauged flat brick arches and the front door topped with a spoked fanlight is set in a deep, panelled reveal and a door-case of Doric columns, mutuled cornice and an open pediment. For more information, please see the History section.
History
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