Flat for sale in Cressy Houses, Hannibal Road, London E1

Set within this charming Victorian Mansion Block which was built in 1894 as a tenement block for local dockworkers, is this two bedroom residence.

The property is comprised of a reception room which has an oversized sash window inviting a wealth of natural light in to the room, separate kitchen which boasts exposed brick work, two bedrooms and a bathroom which has a three piece suite. The property also has the added benefit of outside space in the form of resident only shared courtyard gardens.

Stepney Green is an incredibly vibrant and centrally located part of east London. A short walk or cycle from both the River Thames and the City, the area offers excellent local amenities. The famed Punjabi restaurant Tayyabs is a short walk away, as is the much-loved bakery Rinkoff and several excellent coffee shops including Aldgate Coffee House.

The eclectic George Tavern on Jubilee Street is recommended for drinks and occasional music events, while the Whitechapel Gallery and independent Genesis cinema provide cultural distractions. Nearby Spitalfields and Shoreditch offer further opportunity for dining, entertainment and shopping, with restaurants including Ottolenghi, Cecconi’s and St. John Bread & Wine. Spitalfields Market and the surrounding streets now offer shopping opportunities comparable to the West End.

Transport links are excellent; Stepney Green is within a few minutes walk and Whitechapel underground station runs Circle and Hammersmith & City Line services, as well as providing access to the east London branch of the Overground. Crossrail trains from Whitechapel run to Bond Street in 10 minutes and Heathrow Airport in 38 minutes. Bethnal Green (Central line) and Limehouse (DLR) are also close by.