It might be a cliche to say that Hackney is one of the trendiest parts of London, but that doesn't mean it's not true – especially with homes like this to be discovered there. The Victorian terrace has been redesigned by the RIBA Award-winning architect firm Emil Eve and it'll have anyone fond of clean, mid-century design weak at the knees. If you're not so swayed by aesthetics, the pretty, plant-filled garden should win you over, as will the charming cafes and restaurants on the nearby Chatsworth Road.
Home truths: *The home is spread over three floors with no elevator
*There's no private parking, but there are on-street spaces available and Homerton overground station is only twelve minutes' walk away
*One of the bedrooms has a cot inside