Beautifully presented both inside and out, this pretty three
bedroom Victorian terraced house blends country cottage charm with
stylish Scandi style decor. Just moments from the thriving Francis
Road, it s also close to great transport links and green
spaces.
Light and welcoming with a clever layout and fabulous feature
staircase, considered details include herringbone floors, cast iron
fireplaces and Crittal style doors. There s also a private
landscaped garden and potential to extend into the loft, subject to
the usual planning and consents.
The house has plenty of kerb appeal. The current owners tell us
they regularly receive compliments on the carefully restored and
repointed London Stock brickwork frontage, which provides a lovely
contrast to the white painted stone lintels and Roseview Heritage
sash windows with foliage topped capitals.
Opening the cast iron gate, a paved path leads past a front garden
laid with white stone chippings, to a sheltered porch. Here, a
muted green part glazed timber door with cast iron knocker and
overhead lantern opens up to the hallway, which feels light and
airy thanks to the sight line running all the way through to the
garden at the rear of the house.
Beautiful pale herringbone flooring starts here and flows
throughout the ground floor; as does a calm white colour scheme
Valspar s Soft Wool and Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball . Soft
green painted woodwork matches that used in the kitchen; and the
Warmhaus anthracite column style radiator and smart brass sockets
and switch plates are also mirrored in other rooms.
A pair of wide part glazed timber doors to your right opens up to
the versatile double reception room, bathed in light from the front
bay and tall aluminium framed picture window to the rear. Bespoke
alcove shelves and storage sit to one side of a cast iron fireplace
with contemporary tiled hearth, while dimmable spotlights to the
coved ceilings and two column style radiators keep things cosy.
Back in the hallway, a handy cloakroom with close coupled loo and
wall mounted Burlington basin with chrome taps and geometric tiled
splashback sits neatly beneath the dog leg staircase.
A widened arch leads straight into the stylish kitchen another
light filled space with a skylight and showstopping Alitherm
Heritage Crittal style French doors to the patio. Soft matt sage
shaker style cabinetry with brushed brass handles is paired with an
elegant Calcutta Greco granite worktop by Prestige Quartz,
featuring waterfall ends, a hob splashback, and a two seater
breakfast bar. Design details here include an undermounted ceramic
sink with Lusso stone brass mixer tap, solid timber open shelves
with contemporary brackets, and stylish reeded glass and brass wall
lights. Integrated appliances include two Hotpoint ovens and an
induction hob with steel overhead extractor, a dishwasher and an
Indesit washing machine and tumble dryer stacked out of sight
behind a double larder unit.
Take the painted staircase, fitted with black whipped grey carpet
runner and lit by a skylight, to the first floor. The current
owners suggest building into the loft and continuing the stairs up
another level could create a fantastic gallery with views down to
the lower hall.
The primary double bedroom runs the full width of the front of the
house, and features two new double glazed sash windows with a
column style radiator between. Soft grey carpet runs underfoot,
while the high coved ceiling is enhanced by a stunning handmade
ornate plaster rose. Framing the focal point cast iron fireplace, a
pair of bespoke double wardrobes with brass handles provide plenty
of storage.
The two further bedrooms share a similar d cor scheme, with soft
grey carpet, modern white radiators, off white walls and handmade
ceiling roses. The second, single bedroom has views out over the
side return courtyard, while the third double bedroom at the rear
of the house overlooks the garden and includes a useful bespoke
double wardrobe to echo those of the primary.
Between these two bedrooms is the family bathroom, where large
format white matt wall tiles with mocha accents are paired with a
travertine style stone tiled floor. The bathroom suite with chrome
tapware includes a roomy shower bath with curved frameless glass
screen, a basin, and a close coupled loo. There s also a pair of
large wall mirrors and a radiator. Overhead, a clever suntube
brings in direct light throughout the day and night time.
Outside, the garden extends to 55ft and enjoys the sun from
lunchtime until early evening. Enclosed with charcoal painted
timber fencing, there s a paved patio, and a low maintenance
artificial grass lawn, as well as a useful storage shed and a
Skimmia Japonica Rubella, with swathes of red and white blooms in
the summer.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We fell in love with the house because of its charming, cottagey
feel. Having the view from the front door all the way to the back
garden creates such an open and airy atmosphere; while the quaint
dog leg stairs add character and the picture window in the lounge
is great for watching birds, squirrels and foxes run along the
fences outside.
We re also lucky enough to have fabulous neighbours and a WhatsApp
group for our road the Francis Road area community is quite
honestly unbeatable!
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Heading into the neighbourhood, the local lifestyle is varied and
full. The wonderful village scene on Francis Road is just a few
minutes‘ walk away with shops, bars and delis including Marmelo
Kitchen for coffee and fresh bread, Morny bakery for an amazing
selection of sweet and savoury treats, Yardarm for lunch or dinner
and the fantastic wine shop, Phlox bookstore, Edie Rose florist and
Pause yoga studio. Four great pubs The Northcote, Leyton Technical,
Heathcote & Star and The Fillybrook and High Road Leytonstone‘s
pubs and caf s are all within a short wander.
With so much local transport, including plenty of bus routes
stopping on nearby Grove Green Road, the house is extremely well
connected. Leytonstone tube and High Road Leytonstone Overground
stations are both ten and 13 minutes walk away respectively, making
it easy to get to Central London and Canary Wharf, as well as for
trips to Camden, Hackney, Hampstead and for retail therapy at
Westfield and wide open space in the Queen Elizabeth Park
Stratford.
There are several local parks in the area, as well as good running
routes through to Hackney Marshes, Wanstead Flats and Epping
Forest. For local walks, head to Hollow Ponds or Walthamstow
Marshes and Wetlands, which are both nearby. Also nearby are
several well performing local schools including George Tomlinson,
Newport Primary and Norlington for Boys, along with numerous
nurseries.