Mendip Houses, Welwyn Street, Bethnal Green

A beautifully presented 1 double-bedroom apartment located on the 2nd floor of a period mansion block just a few moments from Bethnal Green underground station.

The property features a bright reception room with wood flooring, good-sized double bedroom, modern family bathroom, separate W/C and fitted kitchen with ample space for a dining table.

Mendip House is typical of the early residential blocks of East London. Built in the latter part of the nineteenth century by the East End Dwellings Company, a Victorian organisation whose purpose was to “house the very poor”. Times have changed and Mendip House now offers a great choice of homes for people from the mix of communities making up the area.

Getting around is easy. Bethnal Green underground, a 5 minute walk away, will take you into the West End in 15 minutes or East towards Stratford and the Olympic Park. The Westfield shopping centre is a full day of shopping, so if you’re going there – be prepared! There's a huge cinema there and also some nice eateries. Victoria Park, spanning over 200 acres of historic beauty, is a short walk up the road. On Sunday it hosts a great artisan food market (Bonner Gate entrance) with dozens of street food wagons and fancy independent food sellers.

Columbia Road Flower market (a must-visit) is within easy reach as is Spitalfields Market, and Brick Lane, with it’s world famous beigel bakery and endless choice of colourful curry houses. Spitalfields/Shoreditch is a creative neighbourhood with a vibrant nightlife and home to many of London’s hippest clubs, independent shops and businesses.

Broadway Market is a Victorian street market situated in Hackney, Just a short walk away. In addition to the thriving Saturday market, there are over 70 shops, cafés and restaurants open seven days a week from dawn to dusk. The street is part of the old “Porter’s Path” and has been in use since Roman Times and crosses over Regents canal, which also is a beautiful way to meander through London.

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