# Horton Road, London Fields, London, E8

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## Listing facts

- **Status:** active
- **Transaction:** sale
- **Category:** house
- **Asking price:** 1,750,000 GBP
- **Location:** London, GB
- **Floor area:** 142 m²
- **Bedrooms:** 4
- **Published:** 2026-09-02T00:08:54.559Z
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-04T22:57:51.718Z
- **Listed on:** rightmove-uk

## Description

Set within the London Fields Conservation Area, this four-bedroom, three-storey townhouse combines period charm with a thoughtful, characterful interior.

The ground floor is arranged as a sequence of interconnected living spaces, with the reception room positioned at the front of the house. A tall timber sash window draws in plenty of natural light, while original floorboards, shutters and a working marble fireplace retain the room’s period character. The sash windows throughout the house have been upgraded with timber double glazing, improving comfort while preserving the original proportions and appearance of the house. Soft blue-green walls provide a calm backdrop to an eclectic collection of furniture, artwork and objects.

Beyond, the dining room sits at the centre of the plan. Built-in cabinetry provides useful storage and display space, while the deep olive-green palette creates a distinct atmosphere without interrupting the flow between the rooms. The dining space opens directly into the kitchen at the rear, creating a sociable arrangement that works particularly well for everyday family life.

The kitchen has pale cabinetry set against warmer green tones, with a number of carefully considered reclaimed materials adding character. Solid oak flooring has been made from timber salvaged from Belgian railway carriages, while the iroko worktops were fashioned from a former school bench. Together, they introduce a richness and patina that feels entirely in keeping with the character of the house.

From here, glazed doors open directly onto the garden, while the angled glazed roof of the extension introduces additional daylight and creates a more generous sense of height towards the rear of the house.

The garden is a particularly lovely space. Extending to almost 30 feet, it has been planted with an established mix of trees, shrubs and flowering plants, creating a wonderfully secluded and informal setting. A paved terrace immediately outside the house provides space for outdoor dining, while a mature pear tree and dense planting lend the garden a sense of maturity unusual for a house of this scale.

Across the upper floors are four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The two front bedrooms, on the first and second floors, are of similarly generous proportions, giving the layout a good degree of flexibility. One retains a period fireplace and both benefit from a calm palette and good natural light. Two further bedrooms sit to the rear, making the arrangement particularly well suited to family life, guests or working from home.

A useful cellar sits below the ground floor, providing substantial storage and potential utility space.

At its heart is Broadway Market, a short walk away and still one of East London’s most characterful high streets. Independent to its core, the street is lined with long-standing favourites and newer arrivals alike – from neighbourhood bakeries and booksellers to florists, wine bars and the much-loved Saturday market. Nearby Netil Market and the quieter stretch of Wilton Way add to the mix, creating a compact but remarkably rich ecosystem of independent shops, cafés and restaurants.

Wilton Way has developed its own particularly strong neighbourhood character, with a collection of independent places that give the street a genuine sense of community. Wilton Way Café is at the heart of it, with tables out front that make it a natural meeting point for locals throughout the day, while Violet is a long-standing favourite for cakes, seasonal baking and coffee. Teal by Sally Abe adds to the street’s independent feel, while The Spurstowe Arms is a much-loved neighbourhood pub, serving pizzas and seasonal plates alongside good beer, with a welcoming atmosphere that spills onto the pavement in the warmer months. Ornella is a more recent arrival from the team behind Lupa, including actor Theo James, bringing Milanese-inspired cooking to the neighbourhood. Together, they give Wilton Way the feel of a small local hub in its own right – sociable, independent and very much rooted in the surrounding community.

The wider area has quietly become one of London’s most compelling food destinations. Pophams and E5 Bakehouse are both close by for morning coffee and pastries, while Climpson & Sons remains a long-standing local institution and Allpress is another dependable neighbourhood favourite. The Prince Arthur serves produce-led cooking and a considered wine list, making it as suited to long Sunday lunches as it is to impromptu midweek dinners. Nearby, Mare Street Market, set within a beautifully restored industrial building, offers an all-day setting for everything from coffee and casual lunches to evening drinks.

In the evenings, the neighbourhood reveals an impressive depth of restaurants, including Elliot’s, Angelia, Little Duck The Picklery, Café Cecilia beside the canal, and Sune, each known for thoughtful cooking and a relaxed atmosphere. Bambi brings a more late-night energy, with natural wines, good food and a lively crowd.

London Fields itself is just moments away, with its much-loved heated Lido, tennis courts and open lawns creating a rare sense of space in the city. The surrounding streets form part of a Low Traffic Neighbourhood, meaning through-traffic is limited and the area remains notably calm and residential throughout the day.

Connectivity is excellent. London Fields and Hackney Central stations are both within easy walking distance, providing swift links across east and central London. Dalston is also close by, around a 12–15 minute walk away, with direct Overground services to Highbury & Islington for easy access to the Victoria Line, as well as connections across London.

The area is also particularly well regarded for schooling, with a number of highly rated primary and secondary schools within easy reach. Gayhurst Community School, an Ofsted-rated Outstanding primary school, is within walking distance.

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