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On a tree lined residential street just moments from the ever
popular Francis Road, this beautifully refurbished Victorian style
Edwardian house sensitively blends contemporary comforts with
carefully restored character features to create a spacious, stylish
and welcoming family home.
Morley Roads excellent location is just a stones throw from well
connected bus, rail, and road links, several green spaces, and
great schools.
Inside, youll be greeted by a calming curation of Farrow & Ball
shades and find thoughtful details at every turn. Original
refurbished or reclaimed floorboards run throughout, complemented
by antique brass switches, sockets and pendant fittings,
traditional pine four panel doors with brass hardware, anthracite
three column radiators to every room, period coving, decorative
ceiling roses, traditional panelling, and more.
As well as extending the rear to create an eat in kitchen and the
loft for a new primary bedroom suite, the current owners have
completely remodelled the layout, undertaken a complete
rewire,fitted a new A rated Worcester Bosch Greenstar 4000 gas
boiler,upgraded all pipework, retiled the roof, replaced the
windows with double glazed sliding box sashes, added Crittall style
doors to the back, installed a new kitchen, and fitted new
bathrooms.
Sitting behind a new, low London yellow stock reclaimed brick
wall with Saxon style spearhead railings and buff sandstone pier
caps, the house makes an excellent first impression. Anthracite
sash windows to the single window and a double height bay framed by
white painted stone columns and lintels complement the restored
brick exterior.
A period style green and black tiled path leads past a front garden
with Cotswold buff stone chippings and matching porcelain stepping
stones before arriving at an elegant Victorian style front door,
part glazed with reeded glass and finished in Farrow & Ball Light
Grey and antique brass hardware. A power supply has been routed to
the porch, ready for the installation of an electric vehicle
charging station.
Stepping into a hallway, youre greeted by walls in Farrow & Balls
Wimborne White, including a double height brick feature wall
ascending to the first floor. Shaded White woodwork and an Off
Black central staircase complement each other yet contrast to
provide an airy but atmospheric first impression.
Beautiful,original restored floorboards flow continuously
through a period style four panelled door into the living room on
your right. Lit by a wide bay window with new sashes, the space
feels cosy and elegant, with walls painted in Farrow & Balls Shaded
White.
Three low level anthracite three column style radiators linked
together, alcoves offering plenty of storage, and a brass pendant
fitting on a high, coved ceiling with a decorative central rose
complete the d©cor. However, the restored and reclaimed fireplace
is the real showstopper here.
Returning to the hallway, youll find a useful storage cupboard
under the stairs and a cloakroom painted in Pink Ground by Farrow &
Ball, which contains a stylish basin, a Burlington toilet with an
oak Burlington seat, and brass fittings throughout.
Continue into the open plan kitchen, dining and living space,
filled with light from three large skylights to the vaulted ceiling
and wide black Crittall style French doors opening onto the garden
patio. The crisp Wimborne White and Pink Ground walls tone
beautifully with wooden floorboards reclaimed from a Victorian
property in Leytonstone.
While dark grey in frame kitchen cabinetry contrasts with quartz
marble style worktops, an undermounted Belfast sink featuring an
antique brass bridge mixer tap sits on an island with bead and butt
panelling, over which hang two glass pendant lights.
The room is both practical and good looking integrated Bosch
appliances include a dishwasher and fridge freezer, and the layout
has been designed to accommodate a 900mm range cooker with a
bespoke galvanised steel overhead extractor included above. A
separate utility cupboard in the corner provides space and plumbing
for an appliance such as a washing machine.
Other well considered details include an exposed brick wall in the
dining area, another restored fireplace in the snug, long column
style radiators, brass wall lights, and reinstated period features
such as coving, skirting, and an ornate ceiling rose.
Head upstairs via the striking Off Black painted staircase, which
features a Berber wool loop carpet that continues in the front
bedroom. This double feels light and airy thanks to the peaceful
School House White colour scheme and a large bay window with a
further three low level anthracite three column style radiators
linked beneath. A restored cast iron fireplace provides an elegant
focal point, while alcoves offer plenty of storage potential.
Adjacent, youll find a single with original floorboards that would
make an ideal nursery or study. A new sash window brightens the
calming Farrow & Ball Oxford Stone walls, and theres a pendant
light and column style radiator.
The second double lies beyond and overlooks the garden through a
large sash window with a column style radiator beneath. The walls
are painted in Mizzle, while original restored floorboards run
underfoot, accompanied by antique brass fittings throughout.
Next door in the family bathroom, stunning matte grey veined
Carrara marble tiles pair with traditional bead and butt panelling
in Farrow & Ball Pink Ground and original floorboards, lit by a
large sash window.
Traditional Burlington fittings include a low level cistern toilet
with an oak soft close seat and gold flush pipe; a traditional
style basin with an antique gold stand and Enki antique brass taps;
and a claw foot bath with a pivoting glass frameless screen, Enki
taps, and a rainfall shower with handheld attachment. An antique
brass traditional style towel radiator completes the scheme.
Return to the hallway and take the staircase to the second floor.
With a pair of skylights to the front and dark grey French doors
leading to a Juliet balcony revealing garden views to the rear, the
large dual aspect bedroom would make an idyllic primary. The
Skimming Stone walls add to the feeling of light and space, plus
theres a column style radiator and eaves storage with internal
lighting.
In the loft en suite, youll find a Burlington low cistern toilet
with an oak seat; a large walk in rainfall shower with additional
handheld attachment and matte Carrara gold veined marble tiles; a
traditional basin with antique brass vanity stand; and a matching
antique brass towel radiator. The combination of original wood
flooring and bead and butt wall panelling painted in Farrow & Balls
Shaded White creates a smart, classic look. Theres also a rear
facing window for natural light.
Outside, no houses overlook the rear, which provides rare privacy,
and an enclosure with new, double slatted timber fencing means this
newly renovated garden is ideal for relaxing and entertaining. A 15
m² raised porcelain patio is perfect for outside seating, while
steps descend to a low maintenance but luxurious 40 mm artificial
grass lawn with raised flower beds to the sides. Handy touches
include rear access, exterior lighting, an outdoor electrical
socket, and a garden tap.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Just moments from Francis Road, Morley Road is situated in one of
Leytons most constantly in demand locations, thanks to its urban
village of independent local businesses. Firm favourites include
Yardarm wine bar, Phlox bookstore, Edie Rose florist, Morny bakery,
Marmelo Kitchen, and Pause yoga studio.
Nearby are the Heathcote & Star pub, Filly Brook craft beer hall,
Gravity Well Taproom brewery and bar, and Coach & Horses, which
serves a fantastic Sunday roast.
Just around the corner is Leyton County Cricket Ground with its
wonderful Edwardian pavilion, while Coronation Gardens is around a
13 minute walk. The location is perfectly placed to enjoy the
beautiful green spaces of Olympic Park, Wanstead Flats, and Hollow
Ponds all within 30 minutes walk or a short cycle ride .
The Overground at Leyton Midland Road is around a 10 minute stroll
and has a swift change to the Victoria line at Blackhorse Road,
while the Tube at Leytonstone is about 15 minutes‘ walk, making
light work of getting to the City, West End, Canary Wharf and South
Bank. Just two stops away, Stratford hosts the beautiful Queen
Elizabeth Park and serious retail therapy at Westfield.
Popular and well performing schools with an Ofsted rating of Good
or above include two local primaries, Newport and Dawlish, and
Norlington Secondary & 6th Form for Boys.
EPC Rating C
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