A Serene Two-Bedroom Victorian Apartment Overlooking Arnold Circus

Directly opposite the leafy tranquility of Arnold Circus in London, this beautifully considered two-bedroom apartment occupies the second floor of Taplow House, one of the most distinguished buildings within Shoreditch’s Boundary Estate.

Rich in architectural character, the apartment pairs handsome Victorian proportions with a thoughtful contemporary palette, creating a home that feels both timeless and refined.

Positioned on an east-west axis, the apartment is filled with natural light from morning until evening.

Original sash windows frame views across the estate, while carefully selected paint colors, materials, and fittings honor the building’s heritage without feeling overly nostalgic.

The living room unfolds as the heart of the home. Bathed in natural light, the room showcases many of the apartment’s original features, including tall ceilings, wide sash windows, and a reinstated cast-iron fireplace with a slate hearth.

Original pine floorboards run underfoot, while walls painted in a crisp white by Little Greene provide a calm backdrop for the art and furnishings.

Across the hall, the kitchen has been carefully composed to balance practicality with character.

The khaki-green shaker cabinetry introduces warmth and depth and is paired with an American walnut worktop, integrated appliances, and brass fittings.

The room also features oak parquet flooring laid in a classic herringbone pattern.

Both bedrooms are spacious and feature the original floorboards and fitted bespoke floor-to-ceiling wardrobes.

The master bedroom is centered around a large six-over-six sash window and is painted in Aterlier Ellis’ calm “Crass” shade.

The beautiful velvet green headboard pairs nicely with the room’s earthy and natural palette.

The second bedroom is equally serene with two sash windows and a palette of Farrow & Ball’s “School House White” complemented by light blue woodwork.

The shower room is fitted with traditional Burlington fixtures, ceramic wall tiles, encaustic floor tiles, and painted timber paneling.

Conceived by architect Owen Fleming and his team for the London County Council, the Boundary Estate was one of the world’s first large-scale social housing projects. Construction began in 1890 and was completed ten years later, creating an ambitious urban vision centered around the landscaped gardens of Arnold Circus.

Taplow House is among the estate’s most handsome buildings, distinguished by its banded brickwork, decorative chequered tympanums, and elegant stucco cornicing.

The apartment was listed for £675.000 at Inigo.