Victorian Grove Stoke Newington , N16 8EH

IF YOU LIVED HERE...

From the street, the house keeps a low profile - a discreet modern brick façade set behind a neatly paved front garden. Step inside, though, and the tone shifts immediately. The entire ground floor is given over to a striking open-plan kitchen, dining and living space that feels expansive and carefully composed. Blonde chevron timber flooring runs the length of the room, drawing your eye towards a full-width wall of glass at the rear. In warmer months, the doors slide back completely, turning the garden into a natural extension of the living space and creating a seamless indoor–outdoor flow. The kitchen sits cleanly along one wall, finished in low-profile teal cabinetry with brushed brass handles. Integrated appliances, a double oven, and polished concrete-style splashback keep the look tight and contemporary, while wall-mounted lighting adds warmth and definition. A separate utility room is tucked away at the rear, keeping the main space uncluttered. Outside, the west-facing garden spans 395 sq ft and feels deliberately structured rather than overworked. Raised black timber decking steps down to an artificial lawn, framed by brick walls and timber fencing. Three mature trees add symmetry and privacy, and there’s rear access for practicality. Upstairs, two double bedrooms sit alongside a family bathroom with a sleek modern design. Floor-to-ceiling white tiling keeps the space crisp, while timber accents including window frames, soften the look. Black fittings add contrast, and a basin set on a solid timber block with hairpin legs brings a sculptural edge. Sage green tiled flooring grounds the space with a contemporary finish. The first bedroom features an exposed timber beam ceiling that flows seamlessly into custom-built wooden wardrobes. The second double mirrors the same considered approach, with plywood built-in cupboards, exposed white beams and a skylight bringing in soft natural light. It also benefits from its own neatly finished bathroom with a walk-in shower. The converted loft crowns the house with a truly standout space. Bright and airy, with large windows and a skylight, it’s been designed around a built-in platform that accommodates sleeping, seating and storage without breaking the flow. Shelving, display areas and cupboards are integrated throughout, making it as practical as it is visually striking. Connecting the first and second floor is a meticulously designed circulation space, playing with height and natural light that makes the space feel warm and generous. The design challenge taken on by architects Bradley Van Der Straeten to create two interlocking floor levels into the loft was recognised as Winner of the Compact Design of the Year at the 2021 Don’t Move Improve awards, highly commended in the 2020 Wood Awards, and has been featured in Dwell, Dezeen and Grand Designs magazine. Design-led, thoughtfully executed and set in a consistently popular neighbourhood, this is a home that balances meticulous architectural attention to detail with day-to-day ease and one that’s rarely available in this location.

WHAT ELSE?

Like your veg fresh? Stokey Veg, and the Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday to provide options.

You’re surrounded by some of the best pubs in London: The Shakespeare, The Londesborough, The Auld Shillelagh and one of the best gastropubs in London, The Clarence.

For the outdoors, Clissold Park is a fantastic green resource and includes children's playgrounds, sports fields, a bowling green, a skatepark, tennis courts, and even a paddling pool.

Rectory Road is under 10 mins walk and the Weaver line will take you to Liverpool Street in no time.