Summary - DE VERE COURT, 63 FLAT 14 KENNINGHALL ROAD LONDON E5 8BS
2 bed 1 bath Apartment
Bright, well-presented starter home with secure parking and great transport links.
- Third/top-floor two-bedroom apartment, approximately 70 sq.m (750 sq.ft)
- Bright reception with skylight and dual-aspect larger bedroom
- Allocated gated off-street parking and bicycle storage on site
- Short walk to Clapton Station; excellent Overground connections nearby
- Leasehold with 162 years remaining (long lease)
- Electric storage heating — likely higher running costs than gas
- Single bathroom; no significant scenic outlook from windows
- Area records higher crime and local deprivation; assess location carefully
Set on the top floor of an attractive period-style block, this two-bedroom apartment offers a bright, well-proportioned home with ready-to-move-in presentation. The reception room and kitchen benefit from skylights and dual-aspect windows that flood the space with natural light, while built-in storage cupboards in the hallway help keep clutter under control. The larger bedroom enjoys dual aspects for extra brightness; the second bedroom makes a useful guest room or home office.
Practical features include allocated gated off-street parking and on-site bicycle storage—useful extras in this busy part of Hackney. Clapton Station is only a short walk away, with additional Overground links at Rectory Road and Hackney Downs within easy reach, making daily commutes straightforward. The property sits close to Hackney Downs and Springfield Park and a strong local roster of independent cafés and restaurants.
Important facts to note: the apartment is leasehold (162 years remaining) and heated by electric storage heaters, which can be more expensive than mains gas systems. The area records higher crime levels and has pockets of deprivation; buyers should weigh local context and budget for any future energy upgrades. The flat has a single bathroom and no notable scenic outlook—its appeal is in interior space, character detailing and location rather than views.
For first-time buyers seeking a spacious, well-presented starter home with secure parking and excellent transport links, this apartment presents a practical and attractive option. It suits those who value bright living spaces, period character and a convenient Clapton location, while accepting modest running costs and the realities of an inner-city neighbourhood.
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