Patinated Floorboards and Light Spaces in an East London Edwardian Apartment

On the first floor of a handsome Edwardian terrace house in the Shacklewell Green conservation area in East London lies this charming two-bedroom apartment that has been sensitively renovated with a selection of materials that complement the building’s period charm.

The two-bedroom apartment forms part of a red-brick terraced building within Milton House Mansions that was completed in 1907. The home features many of its original period features, such as richly patinated floorboards, fireplaces, and a large bay window.

The living room is located at the front of the plan, featuring a large bay window overlooking the leafy front garden.

Natural light flows into this space through the large windows, enhanced by the light color on the walls. The wooden door, the wooden floorboards, and the old brick fireplace add a historic touch to the space.

The back of the apartment is home to a semi-open-plan kitchen and dining room. Two south-facing windows flood the room with natural light and offer beautiful views of the surrounding greenery.

The room is centered around a cast-iron fireplace that adds warmth to the space when lit, while the hardwood floorboards also add character and warmth.

There is a serving hatch between the kitchen and dining room, creating a social layout without looking at your kitchen from the dining space. This room could also be a combined dining and living room, allowing the front room to become a third bedroom.

The narrow but practical kitchen features farmhouse-style cabinets topped with marble. Geometric black-and-white tiles lie underfoot, a recurring pattern that is also featured on the living room sofa. The door leads to a shared back garden.

Open wooden cabinets and a shelf above the serving hatch provide storage space, which makes the kitchen feel more airy compared to closed upper cabinets.

A charming bedroom is tucked between the front living room and the kitchen. It features a beautiful cast-iron fireplace and built-in storage in the niche.

The large window overlooks the lateral portion of the garden.

A small room tucked at the front of the plan is perfect as a small home office or craft room.

The bathroom is designed in a classic style, matching the apartment’s Edwardian architecture. Fresh white tiles are paired with black-and-white checkerboard flooring, traditional styled fittings, and a combined bath and shower.

The apartment is listed for £775.000 at Inigo.