Anyone seeking a modern authentic East London experience need look no further than this spectacular flat set in a converted former warehouse in the hipster enclave of Hackney. High ceilings and an open layout create an inviting space that can comfortably accommodate up to seven guests. At the same time, the exposed pipework, large angle-poise light and rustic steel-framed furniture lend an industrial aesthetic that's very much in keeping with the building's original purpose. A compact but well-equipped kitchen is ideal for any culinary creatives out there. Meanwhile, three largely monochrome bedrooms help your wind down at the end of a busy day, aided by the odd pop of colour and terracotta tones of sections of exposed brick. Access to everything Hackney has to offer is unprecedented from this address. Mare Street's unending selection of bars, restaurants and entertainment are right on your doorstep. With countless cool alternatives hidden down alleyways and in the railway arches nearby. You could spend weeks sampling all the options and barely make a dent. Continue to London fields, where Hackney's whippet-owning creatives gather on weekends to sip beers in the shade of the trees and feast on street food at Broadway Market (Saturdays only). Alternatively, stroll down to the crowds of Columbia Road Flower Market (Sundays only) to purchase plants to replace to ones you left at home and forgot to ask your friend to water.

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