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Hidden in a quiet pocket of Upper Leytonstone in a tree lined
cul de sac just a few minutes walk from Hollow Pond, this
characterful and stylish one bedroom split level conversion
combines mid century inspired d©cor with high ceilings and
expansive garden facing windows to create the illusion of living in
a house rather than an apartment.
Arriving at the house, youll find an attractive red brick
exterior dominated by a full height gabled box bay and white
painted stone lintels to the sash windows.
A recessed front porch with a canopied roof opens into a hallway
leading to a private front door, where bold red and blue stained
glass panels and a tall transom window draw sunlight into the
dining kitchen and living space beyond.
Here, the high ceiling and picture rails continue from the
hallway. Painted in deep blue, two feature walls complement the
dark blue painted wooden staircase tucked to one side and a
traditional cast iron radiator to hint at the homes period
origins.
Meanwhile, wooden floorboards and white walls to match the
covered radiators flanking double garden doors set within a glazed
bay add a fresh feel to the space.
New brushed brass switches and sockets also bring a stylish and
sympathetic touch to the modern pale toned kitchen cabinetry
installed by Magnet Kitchens in June 2022, along with a vertical
white metro tiled splashback and a new sink with a brass tap.
The set up has been well planned to include an integrated Hoover
oven and gas hob below an angled Hotpoint extractor hood, a Kenwood
fridge freezer, and a Logik dishwasher all installed June 2022 .
Theres also a washing machine.
At the same time, a contemporary central pendant illuminates the
living area, which is big enough for separate seating and dining
zones and a study space in the corner.
Upstairs, a large sash window with partly obscured panels
brightens a welcoming landing where black accent paintwork to the
staircase, skirtings and door frames pops against the soft pink
wall tones. There is a loft hatch here overhead, with the loft
being fully boarded, offering practical and easily accessible
storage space. Stripped floorboards and a black cast iron radiator
add more warmth and character, which continues in the spot lit
bathroom, with its deep green walls and Moroccan tile style vinyl
floor, laid in 2023. An angled white tiled splashback cuts a
dramatic line across the paintwork while surrounding a rainfall
shower with a glass screen above the bath, a wall mounted basin
with towel rail, and a loo.
Ahead from the stairs, youll discover a well proportioned double
bedroom lit by a broad canted bay with four sash windows
overlooking the peaceful garden below. A central pendant further
illuminates the neutral walls and cream carpet, while white
shelving with iron brackets provides storage space. Theres also
plenty of room for a freestanding wardrobe, bedside tables and
other bedroom furniture.
Back in the kitchen, steps beyond the double doors descend onto
the decking of the 41ft garden which has recently been renovated
and extended to create a spacious outdoor seating and dining area.
Enclosed by brick walls and new double slatted fence panels to the
rear, the garden is bordered by brick and sleeper edged beds filled
with various flowers and shrubs, including a well established deep
purple smoke bush and climbing winter jasmine.
Meanwhile, a mature tree partly shades a raised seating area
filled with Cotswold chippings. The bottom of the garden enjoys the
sun for most of the day, with the decking by the back door
capturing it from early to mid evening.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We have truly built our lives in this flat. Since buying it just
over four years ago, we have bought a dog, gotten married and had
our wonderful baby daughter. Leytonstone specifically the amazing
community of friendly faces on Chadwick Road has been the backdrop
and support system to all that.
It feels like a compact house rather than a flat, with its high
ceilings, split level, lovely garden, quiet setting and proximity
to amazing green spaces, so we really couldn‘t have asked for a
better home. We will be sad to leave it behind but will fondly
remember our time here.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Chadwick Road is an attractive and tree lined residential street in
sought after Upper Leytonstone. Its about an 11 minute walk from
Leytonstone Underground station Central Line 24 hours at weekends
and the High Road, where youll find Overground services and such
local favourites as Mora Italian restaurant, Boca Boca for pizza,
San Marino Caf© for great breakfast , The Red Lion pub, Le Petit
Corner caf©, and Wild Goose Bakery.
The current owners also particularly recommend The Birds for great
food and beer, Yard Sale for the best local pizza, The Olive by the
station for delicious Mediterranean cuisine, Horizon Caf© for
sandwiches and cakes, Thai at Singburi rated restaurant of the year
2021 by Time Out , Back To Ours for coffee and the newly
opened Homies and Donkeys.
Wanstead high street is within walking distance, with Central
London a mere 25 minutes. Wanstead Park is close by, and you can
reach Hollow Ponds renowned for beautiful scenery, trails and
fishing, and boating opportunities in around 10 minutes. From here,
Epping Forest extends north for miles, while Wanstead Flats and
Park lie just across the A12. Of course, Leyton Flats is only just
down the road, too.
In the other direction, youll find the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
and world class shopping at Westfield Stratford City. Local yoga
classes are also widely available, notably at The Quaker House or
Good Shepherd Studios, both within walking distance. Besides this,
Pure Gym opened recently on the high street.
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