Goldsmiths Row Hackney , E2 8QR

"We’ve had a 15-year love affair with our flat, and over that time both it and the surrounding area have evolved enormously for the better. The road has a rhythm to it, a choreographed flow of stylish East London professionals and pleasure seekers. It feels lively and sociable without ever being intrusive. I often joke that it could be the setting for a rom-com. In summer, London Fields is just a five-minute walk away and feels like an endless festival. Go with friends, a bottle of rosé and a Bluetooth speaker, then sneak off home whenever you like. Columbia Road Flower Market, Broadway Market, Redchurch Street, Hackney Farm and the canal are all close by, as well as great pubs and exciting new restaurants. You can barely turn on the TV without recognising a local street, which makes you feel like you’re in the centre of things. Next door, Haggerston Park is a hidden gem, offering gorgeous gardens, a sweet playground and sporting facilities. The flat is arranged over two floors, creating a natural sense of separation that works just as well for everyday living as it does for hosting. The main bedroom at the back is a genuine sanctuary, while the lounge is bright and stylish. The kitchen has recently been lovingly refurbished and features a one-of-a-kind terrazzo worktop. The neighbours are lovely, you’re bound to meet some amazing, like minded people here. The building on Goldsmiths Row is steeped in history, forming part of the former Queen Elizabeth Hospital for Children, which occupied the wider site from the late 19th century until the mid-1990s, with origins dating back to the 1870s."