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Striking just the right balance of original features and
contemporary d cor, this bright and airy Victorian house is the
epitome of how to sensitively update a period property for
comfortable and stylish modern living.
Inside, thought has been given to every detail, including
beautifully restored original fireplaces, sanded and sealed
floorboards, new column style radiators, brushed steel switches and
sockets and COAT paintwork in elegant muted tones.
Set on a quiet, tree lined street and shielded by a low rendered
wall, the pretty house has instant kerb appeal, welcoming you with
a recently restored yellow London stock brick exterior offset by
ornate white painted stone lintels and foliage topped columns to
the bay window.
A terracotta tiled path leads past the blue slate front garden
to a traditional four panelled part glazed blue front door with
overhead transom and chrome furniture, set within a portico style
recessed porch.
Stepping inside, the teal shade on the door behind pops against
the fresh white walls rising to a brilliantly decorative coved
ceiling. There s a horizontal anthracite grey column style radiator
one of several seen throughout , while the original sanded
floorboards flow into all the rooms on the ground floor.
A stripped timber door with black furniture opens to the dual
aspect living and dining room on your left. Bathed in light from a
sunny bay with custom full height timber plantation shutters and a
white column style radiator beneath, a beautiful cast iron
fireplace with original tiled surround and black stone hearth
stands out against soft khaki walls.
In the dining area, with its contemporary boxed fireplace, the
dusky pink Persipan COAT paintwork offsets bespoke reclaimed
scaffolding style shelves fitted to three alcoves. The coved
ceilings have ornate central roses and pendant fittings, while a
second grey column style radiator lies beside a glazed dining room
door opening to the side return courtyard.
Walk past a useful understairs storage cupboard to the kitchen,
where your eye is drawn to the wide French doors opening to the
leafy garden. Here, off white modern shaker style cabinetry with
black cup handles pair with a deep toned solid timber worktop and
open shelving, charcoal grey walls and a matte white square tiled
splashback. Geometric patterned grey floor tiles provide interest
underfoot.
There is a large butler sink with a chrome mixer tap beneath a
side facing casement window, a modern pendant hanging over the
breakfast bar which seats two , and a tall white column style
radiator to keep things toasty.
Integrated appliances include a Smeg fridge and freezer, a NEFF
oven, and a Baumatic five ring gas hob with a stainless steel
overhead extractor. The Vaillant combi boiler and the bins are also
housed, plus thereās space for a washing machine.
Returning to the hallway, take the grey carpeted staircase to
the first floor, where the original floorboards continue into both
bedrooms. An overhead loft hatch opens here to a pull down ladder
and a boarded loft, providing plenty of easy storage. The current
owners suggest it could be converted to provide two additional
bedrooms and a second bathroom subject to the necessary consents
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Spanning the front of the house, the airy primary bedroom is lit
by a central pendant and a pair of windows fitted with plantation
shutters, with three column white radiators beneath. Calming pale
blue Lie In by COAT painted walls tone nicely with the bespoke full
height double wardrobes picked out in a striking sapphire shade,
which frame an impressive original black cast iron fireplace with a
tiled hearth.
There s another showstopping fireplace in the adjacent second
bedroom, with views out to the side return courtyard through a tall
casement window fitted with a bespoke roller blind. With fresh
white walls, this double also features a central pendant fitting
and a three column radiator.
On the landing, step down to find a handy bespoke storage
cupboard and a recessed area lit by an overhead Velux, ready to be
transformed into a reading nook or even a home office area.
The fantastic family bathroom lies at the rear, where a vaulted
ceiling gives a feeling of light and space. White metro wall tiles
in a herringbone pattern with grey grout stylishly contrast against
the blue green walls and slate grey floor tiles.
Every comfort has been considered as well as a wide double
vanity with inset basins and chrome mixer taps, there s a double
ended bath with chrome tapware, and a separate walk in shower with
frameless glass screen, chrome rainfall showerhead and separate
handheld attachment. A close coupled Burlington loo completes the
suite, there s also a chrome heated towel rail and a shaver
point.
Outside, the sun hits the garden from morning until early
evening. Enclosed by timber fencing, it feels wonderfully private,
with a sandstone patio perfect for entertaining leading to a low
maintenance artificial lawn and a second paved area at the rear for
enjoying the last of the day s rays. Sleeper edged beds contain a
variety of plants and flowers, including lavender, geraniums,
nasturtiums, grasses, sedum, a climbing rose, ivy and a fabulous
mature fig tree.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
This was our first family home the perfect space to grow so it s
always been special and filled with happy memories. Our kitchen,
living, and dining rooms have been the scene of many happy family
times; birthday parties, family meals and kitchen discos, as well
as somewhere for us all to wind down together at the end of the
day. It s hard to pick a favourite room in our house as we love it
all, but we particularly love spending time in the garden, which
has been a safe, secluded spot for our toddler to play.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Elsham Road is part of a quiet pocket of Victorian streets
between the lower end of High Road Leytonstone and the wonderful
Wanstead Flats a walking, jogging and mountain biking paradise that
acts as a gateway to Epping Forest. Langthorne Park is also nearby,
with pools and wildlife to explore, as well as basketball courts, a
play park and an outdoor gym.
Within a 5 12 minute walk is the Leytonstone Tavern the burgers are
legendary , as well as El Cafecito serving Aussie breakfasts and
coffee and The Rookwood Village pub with its stylish interior,
deck, and electronic darts. The current owners also recommend Dina
Wines and Mora restaurant, both nearby. Stroll for around 15
minutes to explore Winchelsea Road s artisanal food and drink
scene, including The Wanstead Tap, Arch Rivals, Joyau Wine, and
Wild Goose Bakery for custard tarts.
The High Road is only five minutes walk away and has many caf s and
convenience stores at its southern end, along with Leytonstone High
Road Overground station. If you like traditional Neapolitan pizza,
check out Bocca Bocca.
Other local favourites include Sunday roasts at the Holly Tree pub,
Singburi for famously good Thai food, after work drinks at Mammoth
taproom, the Leytonstone arts trail and the weekly local farmers
market beside Cann Hall Park, with its coffee shop, play areas and
recently built skate park. The current owners are fans of Reformer
Pilates and recommend two studios The Reformery in Forest Gate and
Pause on Francis Road both within walking distance.
Reach Leyton Underground in under 20 minutes, with the Elizabeth
line available at Maryland rail station just over 20 minutes walk .
From here, it s just a short journey to Liverpool Street and one
stop from Stratford s major interchange with the DLR, Central and
Jubilee Lines, along with shopping, cinema and food at Westfield
and world class swimming facilities at the Olympic Aquatic Centre
it s equally easy to cycle . Various local bus stops run regular
services to Stratford, too.
Leytonstone High Road Overground is also just 13 minutes by foot
ideal for getting to the Walthamstow beer mile or Gospel Oak for a
stroll to leafy Hampstead Heath.
The popular Jenny Hammond Primary School is on the same street
and is rated Good by Ofsted. Maryland Primary School rated Good is
16 minutes walk away, and the Outstanding Davies Lane Primary
School is just under 20 minutes on foot. You ll also find a couple
of nurseries nearby.
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