Forest Road II
London Fields

Located within a handsome Victorian semi-detached townhouse, this one-bedroom garden apartment pairs period features with a considered, tonal palette that flows effortlessly throughout the home. The front garden is anchored by a mature fig tree, softening the approach to the private entrance, which is removed from the street and sets the tone for the calming atmosphere within.

At the front of the plan there is a bay-fronted reception room, where original shutters frame the light and a deep window seat provides a space for reading or reflection. A bioethanol stove anchors the space, flanked by built-in in Shaker cabinetry and open shelving within the alcoves, which are practical yet beautifully resolved. Column radiators, colour-matched to the kitchen beyond, create a subtle visual thread that runs through the home.

The reception room extends into a generous kitchen area at the rear. In-frame Shaker cabinetry in a rich olive tone is paired with a warm terracotta tiled backsplash and brass fittings that catch the westerly afternoon light. There are provisions for the serious cook, including a six-burner SMEG range cooker and integrated Miele appliances. A dining table fits comfortably in the centre of the room, opposite French doors which open directly onto the garden, blurring the line between inside and out.

The bedroom overlooks the outside space and is painted in a complementary hue to the rest of the home for a sense of continuity and cohesion. A traditional sash window and a further door to the garden brings in plenty of light, while in-built wardrobes lined one side of the room and provide handy storage.

The bathroom has been newly fitted, designed with a clean, contemporary sensibility that balances the home’s period character. Additional storage has been thoughtfully integrated, ensuring the flat functions as well as it looks.

Outside, the garden has been thoughtfully arranged with batten fencing and a built-in seating area. The property also benefits from sole use of the side access, invaluable for bikes, gardening and the easy rhythm of daily life.