Haggerston Baths is a purpose built swimming baths completed in 1904 in the Edwardian baroque style. Subsequently the property was modernized with an extension added to the Former Laundry to the north-west. The baths were closed in 2000 and have since fallen into a state of disrepair. The property currently extends to over 3,693 sq m (39,733 sq ft Gross Internal Area and 3,406 sq m, (36,650 sq ft) Net Internal Area on a site of approximately 0.23 hectare, (0.57 acre). The property can be broadly divided into three distinct areas: Main Pool Hall, Front Entrance Building, Former Laundry.
Location
The site is positioned between Whiston Road and Laburnum Street within the London Borough of Hackney.
Haggerston Overground Station is located less than 500m to the north-east with Hoxton Overground Station located less than 500m to the south-west. These are both on the East London Line providing access to Highbury & Islington in 8 minutes and the wider Overground network including Clapham Junction and West Croydon in South London. Old Street is a 20 minute walk providing access to Old Street Station, the Northern Line and London Underground network. The City of London is a 20 minute walk or a short bus ride away. Regents Canal runs east to west approximately 40m to the north.
Haggerston has become an increasingly popular commercial and residential area, benefiting from the significant regeneration of the wider Borough, in particular, investment into the surrounding areas of Shoreditch to the south and Dalston to the north. The location remains renowned for its creative industries and its continuing popularity with the Technology, Media and Telecommunications sectors.
The local area is renowned for its vibrancy and boasts an enviable collection of bars, art galleries, museums and other attractions all within walking distance of Haggerston Baths. Amongst many others these include, Hackney City Farm, Columbia Road Flower Market, the Geffrye Museum, London Fields and Broadway Market. Recently, the Regents Canal has become a focal point in Haggerston due to the growing collection of art galleries and artisan restaurants and cafés located along the towpath.
Additional information
The property is held Freehold by the Council.
The Council anticipates granting a long leasehold (250 year) interest in the property, subject to a requirement to bring the building into repair. The Council will also consider alternative proposals for occupational lease arrangements.
Public Meeting
What is the future of Haggerston Baths ?
Thursday 08th October 2015 at : 7.00pm
(Doors open from 6.00pm to view proposals and for tea/coffee)
VLC Centre, Whiston Road, E2 8BN