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Beautifully decorated throughout, this delightful three bedroom
period home combines a huge open plan reception for relaxing and
entertaining, with high ceilings, cast iron fireplaces, and large
windows. It also enjoys a leafy, landscaped garden and plenty of
storage, including a loft space with access via a staircase.
Since the current owners moved in, they have refreshed and
improved the property, from installing double glazing and
repainting throughout to replacing the bathroom 2020 and installing
a new kitchen and boiler in late 2023.
Youll find the house around a six minute walk to Leyton tube and
a ten minute walk to Leytonstone High Street and Francis Road lined
with outstanding eateries, artisan produce, and independents in a
cluster of quiet streets. Its also within easy reach of the Olympic
Park and East Village.
A pastel blue rendered frontage with white stone mouldings to
the bay window and decorative entrance arch creates a cheerful
first impression, while tall hedging screens the front patio. The
part glazed front door and a transom window draw light into the
porch area, where a solid panelled door opens into the open plan
living area filling the front.
Rich toned floorboards run underfoot and up the staircase for an
instant warmth that contrasts with the crisp white paintwork rising
to the high, coved ceiling. Solid wooden shutters to the canted
front bay and a tall rear window control the beautiful light, while
pendants cast a soft glow over the living and dining areas.
Alcove shelves create an ideal library space between two
fireplaces with Victorian tiles and black mantelpieces. The alcoves
also have space for furniture, plus theres a useful cupboard under
the stairs.
Continue through a part glazed, stripped wood door into a wide
galley kitchen. Here, recessed spots and a huge side window flood
the coved walls and brand new sage green cabinetry, while white
metro tiling with black grout complements the solid wood worktops,
stylish matt black sink, and white paintwork.
A Hotpoint oven with gas hob and extractor hood and Fridgemaster
fridge with water filter were fitted in 2022. A Beko dishwasher,
Hoover washing machine, Indesit dryer and Bush chest freezer were
all added in 2023 when the kitchen was replaced. To the back, a
pretty part glazed door painted in Farrow & Ball Pink Ground opens
into a utility area with a view to the garden and access to a
WC.
Return to the living room to take the stairs, where white
painted bannisters rise to a split level landing with in built
storage. The exposed floorboards flow into the primary front
bedroom, which is brightened by twin windows with fitted roller
blinds.
Soft, Teresa‘s Green Farrow & Ball walls bring a calming,
restful feel that harmoniously blends with the white coved ceiling
and the full height fitted wardrobes installed by a carpenter in
December 2019. A long radiator and central pendant also add more
warmth and light to this cosy yet spacious double.
On the upper landing, the second bedroom pairs tonal floral
wallpaper with white coved walls that offset a feature cast iron
fireplace finished by a black tiled surround and exposed
floorboards. A low hanging pendant creates a lovely evening
ambience, while a roller blind to a large sash window allows you to
adjust the light levels.
Repainted in Dulux pink last year and featuring a recently
replaced carpet, bedroom three overlooks the side return through a
large side window and could be used as a childs room, nursery, or
office.
On the lower landing, youll discover a luxury family bathroom
lit by a large, frosted sash window. It is fitted with a double
ended tub with Victorian style taps, a black framed glass screen,
and a rainfall shower and attachment; a back to wall toilet; and
monochromatic tiling from Victoria Plumbing.
A Linen White Ashbee and Stone Walter Rectangular Concrete Basin
from the Cast Iron Bathroom Company sits atop honed Carrara marble
and a Grohe vanity unit, painted in Little Greene Cupboard Green. A
mirrored cabinet and a heated towel rail complete the set up.
Back on the upper landing, stairs meet a recently repainted loft
space. Brightened by Velux windows, it provides plenty of storage
room, including into the eaves, but is currently set up as a handy
office space.
Outside, the garden has been landscaped with new wooden decking,
a patio area, and a lawn, all enclosed by tall fencing. The varied
planting scheme of flowers and foliage provides interest throughout
the seasons, including bluebells in the spring. Private and
peaceful, the garden enjoys the sun for most of the day, especially
down the bottom.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We love the downstairs living room dining area. It‘s a perfect
entertaining space, and we‘ve enjoyed many parties here with
friends and family...Christmas mulled wine and mince pie nights,
summer barbeques, children‘s birthday parties and family
celebrations.
Leyton itself has also been a great place to raise our three
year old daughter. The area is full of local families, so we‘ve
made lots of friends here and found we‘ve had plenty to do. We‘ve
also got lovely neighbours. Once, we left our windows open when we
went on holiday, and they noticed and secured them for us!
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Frith Road is conveniently located just minutes from the many
shops, eateries, and amenities of High Road Leyton and just five
minutes walk from Leyton Underground, which runs Central line
services into the City and West End, Canary Wharf, and South Bank
via the Jubilee line from Stratford. Just one stop away, Stratford
hosts the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park and serious retail therapy
at Westfield.
You can also reach Stratford by foot within around 20 minutes,
with Hackney Marshes and the Lea Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
easily accessible. Jubilee Pond and Wanstead Flats lie just
slightly further afield, forming the southernmost tip of Epping
Forest.
Closer to home, youll find a couple of parks and recreation
grounds, including the popular Langthorne Park, which has a
playground, tennis courts, caf©, toy library, and regular
activities. Youre also incredibly close to Olympic Park, which has
a giant sandpit, a caf© with a children‘s area and an adventure
playground, as well as lots of great restaurants and more coming
soon.
Downsell Primary School Ofsted rated Good is just eight minutes
around the corner, with several pre schools on your doorstep, too.
Cann Club a children‘s play caf© is within walking distance or head
to Bethnal Green‘s V&A childrens museum.
Youre spoilt for eating and drinking in the area, with local
favourites including Deeney‘s Scottish street food caf© renowned
for its famous haggis toasties ; Darkhorse restaurant bar at The
Olympic Village; the many options for a drink at Hackney Wick,
especially Crate; and ice cream from La Gelateria at Stratford East
Village, whatever the weather.
The current owners also recommend The Leyton Star for fantastic
roast dinners, Leytonstone Tavern for burgers, The Holly Tree pub,
with its kids train, and Heathcote & Star for its Thai residency.
They also love Figo or Bocca Bocca for pizza with the kids. For a
more grown up night out, there are cocktails and small plates at
Filly Brook and Singburi one of the best Thai restaurants in
London. Bamboo Mat also appeared in The Guardian recently
for its Japanese Peruvian fusion food.
High Road Leytonstone is just a 10 minute walk to the east and
offers even more choices, with restaurants and shops including Mora
Italian restaurant and Panda Dim Sum. Meanwhile, a swift 15 minute
stroll will take you to the bustling Francis Road, with
itsfantastic collection of independent shops, relaxed caf©s, delis,
and craft beer shops.
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