Published: 17/03/2025
About Hoxton Press, Penn Street, London N1
Completed in 2018, the award-winning Hoxton Press N1 forms part of a comprehensive masterplan for Hackney Council's estate regeneration programme to redesign the neighbourhood.
Where is Anthology Hoxton Press located?
Anthology Hoxton Press stands at the corner of Penn Street and Bridport Place, N1, on the edge of the 1960s Coleville Estate and Shoreditch Park in East London.
What is the history of Hoxton Press?
Hoxton Press was home to a paper manufacturing company owned by the Mullord Brothers who produced paper products including lace paper greeting cards and playing cards from the 1860's to early 1900's. As a nod to its history, the developer, Anthology, has named the towers after printmaking techniques, ‘Mono' and ‘Duo'.
What are the architectural highlights?
Comprising two distinct hexagonal towers, 20 and 16 stories respectively, one tower boasts a grey brick façade, while the other has a bright red exterior. The buildings feature spacious balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows offering stunning city views.
What types of apartments are offered?
Anthology Hoxton Press offers 198 homes, including one- and two-bedroom apartments and three-bedroom penthouses, some with rooftop terraces with views across the park. The living spaces feature expansive windows and balconies, while kitchens are equipped with modern appliances and elegant finishes. Bathrooms boast walk-in glass showers and high-quality fixtures.
What's available on-site?
Residents can enjoy communal landscaped gardens and a ground-floor café with a vaulted ceiling in the Mono tower. The entrance lobby exudes style with oak panelling and tiled floors, while a 24/7 concierge provides assistance.
There is an online parcel collection service, a sign-up weekly laundry service and hyper optic broadband.
Secure cycle storage provides a safe place to keep bikes, and there are 35 basement car parking spaces.
What about security?
Security measures include electronic access control, CCTV, and advanced locking systems.
Green spaces?
Hoxton Press development is surrounded by greenery and tranquil waterways. Shoreditch Park is right nearby, offering expansive lawns, trees, and various amenities like playgrounds and sports courts. Nearby, Regent’s Canal provides a scenic route, and Rosemary Gardens offers a quieter park experience.
What Transport?
Old Street tube station (Northern Line, Zone 1) is a 17-minute walk to the south, whilst Hoxton overground station (Zone 1+2) is just 15 minutes away by foot to the east.
Hoxton Press has excellent links to the rest of London. Old Street underground station (Northern Line, Zone 1) is a 17 minute walk and Hoxton Overground Station (Zone 1 + 2) is only 15 minutes by foot away.
The transport hubs of Liverpool Street, King's Cross and London Bridge are all within easy reach as are many bus routes too.
What amenities are nearby?
The independent galleries, cafes, bars, restaurants and boutiques of Shoreditch are a short stroll away, and the weekend antique markets of Islington can be easily reached by walking along the Regent's Canal. Columbia Road Flower Market and Dalston is easily accessible too.
Who is the developer?
Anthology Hoxton Press was developed by Anthology, a London-based property company specialising in creating quality homes in London zones 2 to 5. With a diverse portfolio and a focus on prime locations, Anthology aims to build thriving communities.
Established in 2013, Anthology has developed projects like Deptford Foundry, Hale Works, Wembley Parade, and Stratford Mill.
Who are the architects?
David Chipperfield Architects collaborated with Karakusevic Carson Architects to create this pair of matching hexagonal residential towers.
