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With carefully preserved period features, a leafy garden and a
well planned layout that makes the most of the natural light, this
lovely, characterful two bedroom maisonette is just moments from
the thriving Francis Road and within easy reach of great transport
links and green spaces.
Decorated in stylish Farrow & Ball paint shades, with high
ceilings, cast iron fireplaces, sanded floorboards and timber sash
windows, the purpose built maisonette is one of around 500 designed
by famed local developer J G Abraham?in the late 1800s, reflecting
the Victorian talent for creating thoughtful and liveable
spaces.
Located on the ground floor of a semi detached Victorian house,
the property sits on a wide, family friendly, tree lined street.
Wisteria climbs the handsome Victorian brick frontage, softening
the white painted stone lintels and columns to the sash bay
window.
Shielded by a box hedge topped brick wall, an iron gate opens to
a traditional terracotta tiled path, leading past the shingled
front garden to a private sage green painted timber front door with
a decorative glazed panel and an overhead transom.?
Inside, walls painted in Farrow & Balls Joa s White rise to a
coved ceiling with an attractive fisherman style pendant. There s a
radiator and useful inbuilt storage cupboard to your right, while
original floorboards flow through the panelled door to your left
into the living room.
Flooded with light from the tall timber sash bay window, this
well proportioned space is particularly beautiful in the evenings,
where you can watch the sunset. The walls and coved ceiling are
painted a fresh white, while a feature wall in Yellow Ground
enhances the sunny feel.
An ornate cast iron original fireplace with black stone and
russet toned tiled hearth provides a focal point, framed by bespoke
inbuilt shelves and cupboards painted in Calke Green to both
alcoves. There s also a modern radiator, a central pendant fitting
and a charming custom built storage window seat in the bay.
The primary bedroom lies adjacent. Lit by a tall sash window
with a radiator beneath overlooking the side return courtyard, it s
a calm and peaceful space. There s another original black cast iron
fireplace here, contrasting with walls in Setting Plaster and soft
grey painted floorboards. Modern wall lights in the alcoves give a
cosy glow, while a full height bespoke double wardrobe provides
plenty of storage.
Returning to the hallway, walk through to the recently fitted
dining kitchen, where dove grey shaker style cabinetry with brushed
chrome knobs and cup handles pair with a solid wood worktop,
neutral toned walls and elongated white metro tiles to the
splashbacks. The grey floor tiles are warmed by underfloor heating,
and a wide aluminium framed glazed door fills the space with light,
opening to the side return seating area for a sociable indoor
outdoor feel.
A Smeg oven with a four burner gas hob and steel overhead
extractor sits within an exposed brick chimney breast, but you ll
also find an integrated dishwasher and space for both a
freestanding fridge freezer and washing machine. Other details
include floating timber open shelving, a ceramic sink and drainer
with a chrome mixer tap, a modern radiator, and a stylish
terracotta pendant with rope flex over the dining area.
Beyond, the family bathroom is brightened by a side facing
frosted window and a bulkhead ceiling light. Underfloor heating
keeps the marbled floor tiles wonderfully toasty, while a column
style radiator provides further warmth.
There s a bath with a rainfall shower, separate handheld
attachment and glass screen, as well as a close coupled loo with a
timber seat and a pedestal basin with traditional chrome taps.
White metro tiles to the off white walls have been laid with
charcoal grout, and the green painted bath panel gives a lovely pop
of natural colour.
You ll find the second single bedroom alongside the bathroom,
with pale painted floorboards and white walls, lit by a tall sash
with garden views. There s also a full height, bespoke wardrobe
painted in Pavilion Blue , a pendant light and a modern radiator.
?The boiler newly fitted in 2022, is housed here.
Outside, the garden extends to 43ft and is enclosed by timber
fencing. A recently laid sandstone patio and seating area with a
handy brick storage shed leads to a grassy lawn with an apple
tree.
Meanwhile, timber and brick edged planters frame the lawn with
mature plants, including lavender, rosemary, salvia and roses. The
current owners tell us the garden enjoys the sunshine during the
day before moving to the front garden in the evening, making it the
perfect spot for sundowners.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We moved here in 2017 and have loved growing into the flat and
local community. People always say we‘re on the nicest street in
Leyton, and it often feels like that being semi detached means you
re not overlooked and gives you a great sense of space.
It s a very special place that feels like a sanctuary as it s
homely and full of character. It s so nice being able to work in
the kitchen with the back door opening up onto the greenery of the
patio. Visitors can never believe how quiet it is here for a busy
East London neighbourhood it s such a peaceful place to live.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Richmond Road is just two minutes walk from the wonderful
village scene on Francis Road, 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 a fantastic wine shop; Phlox bookstore; Edie
Rose florist; and Pause Yoga & Pilates Studio an independent,
community oriented space that has a holistic approach to physical
and mental wellbeing.
A range of events are regularly hosted on the road, from the
recent ‘Francis Road Lates‘ with food trucks, cocktails and discos
for the kids to Halloween parties and Christmas carols.
Several great pubs the Red Lion, The Northcote, Leyton
Technical, Heathcote & Star and The Filly Brook as well as High
Road Leytonstone s pubs and caf s, are all within a short wander.
The current owners also particularly recommend the fantastic Greek
fare at nearby Bread & Oregano.
With so much local transport, including plenty of bus routes
stopping in nearby Grove Green Road, the house is exceptionally
well connected. Equidistant between Leyton and Leytonstone Tube and
close to Leytonstone High Road Overground all stations are easily
walkable, making short work of getting into Central London and
Canary Wharf, as well as for trips to Camden, Hackney, Hampstead,
and Stratford for retail therapy at Westfield and wide open space
in the Queen Elizabeth Park.
The entire development around the park is on the rise, with the
new East Bank cultural hub soon to include world class experiences,
including Sadler s Wells East theatre, UAL s London College of
Fashion and the V&A East Museum.
There are several local parks in the area, as well as good running
routes through to Hackney Marshes, Wanstead Flats drop by Back to
Ours for fresh coffee and pastries and Epping Forest. For local
walks, head to Hollow Ponds or Walthamstow Marshes and Wetlands,
both nearby. Also worth visiting are Brewster Road Park adjacent to
a community garden , Victoria Park, Hackney Bumps skate park and
Sidmouth Park.
Several well performing local schools and numerous nurseries are
close by, including Newport Primary 3 minutes walk, Ofsted rated
Outstanding , with the area particularly well located for sought
after activities and groups for babies, children, and parents.
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