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Light filled and spacious, this stunning two bedroom Victorian
house has been sensitively renovated with Scandi style details and
contemporary bespoke joinery while retaining plenty of period
charm.
On a tree lined residential street within easy reach of vast
green spaces, Underground services, local breweries and the
thriving Walthamstow Village, the house includes a bright and airy
open plan living room, two bathrooms including a master en suite ,
a private landscaped garden and a fabulous modern kitchen, featured
on C4 televisions George Clarkes Old House, New Home as an
example of exceptional design.
Lovingly updated by the current owners to a high standard, every
practical and visual detail has been carefully considered. As part
of a full refurb in 2017, the house was completely rewired, flat
plate brushed chrome sockets and switches were added, beautiful new
hardwood sash windows and internal doors were fitted, original
fireplaces were reinstated, and a new heating system, controlled by
Nest thermostat, was installed.
The house sits behind a low brick wall and greets you with a
Farrow and Ball, Dimpse painted brick exterior, with original stone
lintels and handsome foliage topped columns to the timber sash bay
window.
A chequerboard tiled pathway leads past a shingled front garden
to a recessed front door painted in Pigeon by Farrow and Ball. A
Ring doorbell and modern wall light have also been fitted here.
Inside, the house has been decorated in fresh white to the walls
and original floorboards throughout for a cohesive scheme that
highlights the well proportioned spaces and emphasises the natural
light filling every room.
To your right is an area for coats, while to your left, the dual
aspect living space is flooded with light from the front timber
sash bay window with bespoke white Venetian blinds and an almost
full height rear picture window looking out to the garden.
A fantastic restored original cast iron fireplace with
decorative tile surround and black stone hearth provides a focal
point. It is flanked by a wall mounted media cabinet and steel
adjustable shelves from the Vits 606 Universal Shelving System by
Dieter Rams. Other details include Ferm Living brushed brass
pendant light fittings and two white column style radiators.
Walk past the staircase with white painted spindles and a handy
storage cupboard to the kitchen. An overhead skylight and large
white aluminium framed Velfac side and rear facing windows draw in
the light, while wide French doors open to the side return for an
indoor outdoor vibe.
Plykea Birch plywood fronted cabinetry with bookmatched grain
and semi recessed handles includes plenty of useful pan drawers.
Theyre topped by a Crystal White Formica faced worktop with a steel
inset sink and mixer tap and a white tiled splashback with
contrasting grey grout, giving a nod to the charcoal floor
tiles.
Well thought out details include floating open shelves, a tall
four column white radiator, a bespoke inbuilt table which could
work equally well as a desk , and a long window seat with hidden
storage the perfect spot for morning coffee.
A five ring Rangemaster Kitchener 90 stainless steel range oven
with an overhead extractor sits at the centre of the run. Other
appliances include an LG American style fridge freezer, an
integrated dishwasher and a Beko washer dryer. The boiler is also
housed here.
Take the stairs to the first floor, where the white painted
floorboards continue and flow into all the rooms for a seamless
look. On the landing, youll find a white pendant light fitting, a
bespoke storage cupboard in Birch ply, and a hatch with access to
the loft. As with many houses in the neighbourhood, theres
potential to extend into the loft to provide an additional bedroom
suite, subject to the usual planning constraints.
The primary bedroom at the front of the house is lit by two
timber sash windows with white column style radiators beneath and a
Tom Dixon central pendant light fitting. A lovely reinstated black
cast iron fireplace with chequerboard hearth echoes the one
downstairs, while full height bespoke ply double wardrobes provide
plenty of storage space.
A door leads to the en suite bathroom, where flat white metro
tiles with charcoal grout line a shower with a sliding black framed
glass door and brass tapware. Theres also a loo and a wall hung two
drawer vanity basin with a tiled splashback, traditional style
chrome mixer tap, and a shaver point.
The main bathroom lies adjacent and is tiled to match the en
suite. Lit by a timber sash with frosted lower panes and painted in
Inchyra Blue by Farrow and Ball, a showstopping cast iron Bath
Company roll top claw footed bath takes centre stage, with overhead
rainfall shower and chrome curtain rail.
A traditional style towel rail radiator, Burlington close
coupled loo and pedestal sink with traditional style taps complete
the suite, while frosted globe wall lights cast a soft evening
glow.
The second bedroom lies at the rear of the house. A tall timber
sash window enjoys views over the garden, but theres also a column
style radiator and metal pendant light fitting.
Outside, the 49ft southwest facing garden is enclosed by modern
slatted timber fencing. A slabbed patio lit by stylish bulkhead
wall lights and with a double weatherproof electrical point leads
to a grassy lawn, bordered with mature plants including rosemary,
sage, thyme, a rose and climbing jasmine. To the rear, a wide
storage shed with double doors has been painted a muted blue, while
a shingled area is ideal for placing a BBQ.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
The house has always felt like a quiet sanctuary in such a
bustling city. Weve loved the elevated but traditional features,
such as the sash windows, and particularly enjoyed drinking coffee
in the sun drenched kitchen.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Campus Road is a tree lined street just minutes from the green
spaces of Lea Valley Park and the beautiful Walthamstow Wetlands,
yet within quick and easy reach of vibrant Walthamstow town centre,
with its many caf©s and convenience stores at the southern end.
A 20 minute stroll east will bring you to Walthamstow Village,
where youll find local favourites such as Eat17, Wildcard Brewery,
Pillars Taproom and Parish Wines.
Enjoy great coffee and pastries at Hucks Coffee on Grove Rd,
fish and chips from Orford, and wine from Gnarly Vines on Hoe
Street. Youre spoilt for choice for pubs, too, with both The Queens
Arms and The Castle for Sunday roasts.
With great transport links, Walthamstow Central Underground is
just a 14 minute walk, where you can hop on the Victoria line and
whizz to Liverpool St in 18 minutes. Alternatively, reach the
Overground at Walthamstow Queens Road in nine minutes or St James
Street in 12 minutes.
Fancy some fresh air? Amble to one of many open green spaces on
your doorstep, including Lea Valley Park and the 211 hectares of
Walthamstow Wetlands, an internationally important urban wetland
nature reserve providing home and shelter to a wide range of
wildlife.
In the other direction, explore Hollow Ponds, renowned for
beautiful scenery, trails, fishing, and boating opportunities. From
here, Epping Forest extends north for miles its possible to cycle
through woodland without using a road .
There are numerous schools and nurseries in the area, including
Southgrove Primary one minute away and St Saviours CofE primary
eight minutes , both rated Outstanding by Ofsted, as well as
Edinburgh Primary School three minutes , Low Hall Nursery School
five minutes , Kelmscott Secondary School five minutes and Thomas
Gamuel primary school eight minutes , all rated Good.
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