Curiosity Calls

A veritable cabinet of curiosities, this extraordinary Grade II-listed home tells a story at every turn. A real hidden gem, it's just off lively Mile End Road, tucked away behind wisteria and ivy-clad cast-iron railings. Private walled gardens add to the sense that you’re discovering a secret hideaway. The house was built in 1741 and rescued by the Spitalfields Trust before being purchased by a pair of collectors, one a British historian, and the other a landscape gardener. They poured their expertise, passion, and care into restoring every inch of this four-storey treasure trove, carefully applying layers of thin paints and chalks to the lime plaster walls – keep an eye out for the ornate chimneypiece that once had a home in the notorious Tom King’s Coffee House.

Home truths:
*Stepney Green tube station is a one-minute walk away.
*Children under the age of 12 cannot be accommodated here.
*Well-behaved dogs are welcome to join you.
*This home is spread over four floors so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
*There’s a home office for those working remotely during their stay.
*Two dongle routers provide the wi-fi – given the size of this home, the signal can be inconsistent in some parts of the house.
*This is a Grade II listed home with historic features. Your host asks that you look at the photos so you know what to expect in terms of the decor.
*While the second bathroom hasn’t been photographed, we expect the style and standard to be consistent.