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A beautifully presented two bedroom detached cottage in
popular Bushwood which has been extended to provide spacious living
accommodation. There are two elegant reception rooms one of which
leads into the stylish kitchen a conservatory, a well appointed
bathroom, two double bedrooms, gardens and private parking for two
cars.
Located in the very heart of the beautiful Bushwood
conservation area, this charming cottage sits on a quiet access
only residential street with similar neighbouring properties, and
retains the feel of a rural village while offering easy access to
exceptional amenities.
To the side of the property is a private brick paved parking
area for two cars with additional space for bin storage and access
to the rear garden. As you approach the property from the front
through the delightful cottage garden, you re immediately struck by
the attractive double fronted fa ade with its brick mullioned bay
and original sash windows. Built from the local London stock yellow
brick with red brick trim, the fan style brick lintels above the
windows and door make a real statement with their deep red colour,
set against the traditional brass hardware and glazed transom above
the main entrance.
Entering the property you find yourself in a small hallway
which receives natural light from the transom window. Straight
ahead is the attractive staircase with its original, exposed timber
treads and risers, and to each side are the doors to the two
reception rooms. Decoration is simple and modern with white painted
walls a common theme throughout the property, cleverly enhancing
the sense of space within each room.
To the left is reception room one, a cosy living room which
has abundant natural light from the large bay window. There s space
for a settee and comfy armchairs, and the bay window would make the
perfect reading nook with views out over the garden and to the
street beyond. The alcoves to either side of the chimney breast
house bespoke built in bookcases and storage, and there s an
attractive log burner set into the fireplace with a slate hearth.
The attractive original floorboards have been stained and sealed
and there s a radiator set within the bay.
Back to the hallway and straight ahead is the second reception
room which also overlooks the front garden. Currently used as a
second sitting room, this would also make an ideal dining room with
its direct connection to the kitchen and the alcoves either side of
the fireplace could easily accommodate additional storage or
seating. Once again, the original floorboards have been restored
and the fireplace has been formed to create an attractive display
niche. There s also a useful understairs storage cupboard and a
traditional style cast iron radiator.
The second reception room is separated from the kitchen by a
large peninsular workspace which has been ingeniously designed to
form a bookcase on the side facing the reception room.
The kitchen has attractive white shaker style cabinets and
drawers, including a full height larder unit and built in fridge
freezer. Work surfaces are high quality multi hued granite which
provides a real feature in this space. The peninsula has an inset
gas hob and built in oven and below the window which overlooks the
rear garden is a large Belfast style sink complemented by a
traditional style brushed chrome mixer tap. Backsplashes are formed
from gloss white bevelled edge tiles, flooring is slate tiles laid
in a random pattern and there s a roof light window which provides
additional natural light.
Beyond the kitchen, to the right is a glazed door to a
conservatory. There are built in cupboards to the right and left,
one of which houses the gas boiler, and straight ahead is the door
to the family bathroom.
This well designed and stylish bathroom receives exceptional
natural light from a window facing the rear garden and a roof light
in the inclined ceiling. There s a high quality three piece
bathroom suite comprising of a low flush WC with cistern built into
the wall, a bathtub with mixer tap and shower above, and a large
hand basin set above a bulkhead which forms a shelf across the full
width of the bathroom. There s a wall mounted mixer tap set into a
backsplash of white tessellated tiles above the hand basin, plus a
full width mirrored cabinet. Slate tiles in multiple shades of grey
cover the floors, the walls, the side of the bath, the bulkhead and
the window reveals, to create a spectacular luxury feel in this
space.
From the bathroom and through the glazed door to the
conservatory, which being fully glazed and south west facing is a
fantastic space to relax and enjoy the view out to the rear garden.
Flooring here matches the kitchen and double doors to the side lead
out to the paved terrace. The rear garden provides excellent
privacy for relaxing or entertaining. There are apple and pear
trees, and potential to extend the existing terrace area, create a
small lawn or venture into the realms of horticulture with a
vegetable patch.
Back through to the hallway and the stairs lead to a small
landing with a small window facing the rear garden and access to
the two double bedrooms.
To the right is bedroom two, a good sized double bedroom
looking out across the front of the property. There s room for a
comfy double bed, bedside cabinets, wardrobes and additional
storage furniture. Floors are original dark stained boards to
provide a cosy environment, and this room also benefits from a
radiator and built in storage cupboard.
Across the landing is bedroom one, which also has views to the
rear garden. The highlight of this room is the spectacular vaulted
ceiling with exposed original beams and full height chimney breast.
The alcoves have built in bookshelves and there s a cast iron
fireplace set into a timber surround, with mantelpiece above and a
slate hearth. Floors match those of bedroom two, and there s a
large radiator below the window plus a hatch set in the upper part
of the wall to provide access to the useful attic storage. The room
is currently set up as a study, but with its superb ceiling height
and features it would make an ideal main bedroom.
The ever popular Bushwood area of Leytonstone has a quiet
community feel but is blessed with excellent amenities on the
doorstep. All the services offered by Leytonstone High Road and
surrounding areas, including bars, restaurants, shops and
supermarkets are on the doorstep. Close by are exceptional
hospitality businesses such as the North Star pub, the quirky
Mammoth Tap, Leytonstone Tavern and La Rioja London tapas
restaurant. The area is well served by public transport, with
Leytonstone High Road overground station being a fifteen minute
walk and Leytonstone Central Line underground station around ten
minutes. The nearest bus stop is less than a two minute walk and
there s easy access to the A12 which will get you to the North
Circular and M11 in just a few minutes.
If you re keen on outdoor activities, the wonderful Wanstead
Flats are just two minutes walk away at the end of the road, with
Hackney Marshes, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Walthamstow
Wetlands nature reserve within easy reach.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Tenure Freehold
Council tax band D
These property particulars have been prepared by Trading
Places Estate and Letting Agents under the instruction of the owner
and shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract.
They are created as a general guide and our visit to the property
was for the purpose of preparing these particulars. No form of
survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. We have not tested
any of the appliances, services or connections and therefore cannot
verify them to be in working order or fit for the purpose. This
includes heating systems. All measurements are subject to a margin
of error, and photographs and floorplans are for guidance purposes
only. Fixtures and fittings are only included subject to
arrangement. Reference made to the tenure and where applicable
lease term is based on information supplied by the owner and
prospective buyers s must make their own enquiries regarding all
matters referred to above.
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