Artsy and eclectic, this Hackney apartment is the perfect city retreat for the creatively minded. The interior reflects the creativity of the Hackney Downs neighbourhood, home to artists and writers. The Hackney Downs Park is a few footsteps away for a contemplative stroll in the greenery, and Hackney Downs Studios house a huge vegan market and myriad galleries and indie shops. If you want to explore further afield, it’s a half-hour train journey into central London. Walking into the apartment, the first thing you’ll notice is the huge Pollock-style painting covering an entire living room wall. A towering bookshelf houses a curated collection of ceramics and coffee table books and each wall has a hand-picked print or painting worthy of a gallery. Should the mood strike, there’s an electric guitar, and the sleek, modern counters hold enough gadgets and utensils to get super creative in the kitchen. This place is definitely for those who like a little artistic vision.

Home truths:
*There is no parking with this apartment, but plenty of public transport links
*Though not in central London, the nearest train station is a three-minute walk and you can be in the city centre in half an hour
*The apartment is up some stairs, but there is a lift in the building