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Tucked near the corner of a quiet, tree lined residential street
of Victorian terraces just a five minute stroll from Leytonstone
High Road, the Overground, and Wanstead Flats, this thoughtfully
restored three bedroom house offers the perfect balance between a
vibrant urban lifestyle and access to serene green landscapes.
The beautiful interior combines warm, rich tones from stripped
wood doors, floorboards, and bold accent walls with contrasting
neutral shades and cream carpets for a homely atmosphere, while
high ceilings, refurbished sash windows 2002 , and stained glass
play with light and dark to emphasise the homes period stature and
character.
In 2001, both the kitchen and bathroom received new wiring,
while a new bathtub, toilet and basin in keeping with the propertys
age were installed, along with the WC accessed from the garden and
bespoke cabinets in the kitchen.
Other improvements made by the current owner included replacing
the handles and locks to many of the doors with Victorian style
fittings, adding a stained glass panel to the kitchen door, and
inserting bespoke stained glass into the original front door. The
wooden bannisters were also specially made for the property. Other
than the original fireplace in the front bedroom, all the
fireplaces have been reinstated.
Arriving at the house, youre met by a decorative London Stock
exterior featuring a full height bay window and prominent, white
painted lower lintels complementing the angular mouldings and
foliage capitals to the recessed porch, which is framed with red
bricks to match the curved upper lintels.
Opening the wrought iron gate in the wooden picket fence, cross
the Victorian tiled path, stepping through an original blue painted
panelled front door with iron hinge, knocker and letterbox into the
hallway.
The stained glass panels and large transom window behind draw
natural light into this welcoming space, which is both long and
high and trimmed with picture and dado rails and a coved
ceiling.
Youll find traditional style coat hooks to one side and a useful
storage cupboard under a staircase with a cream runner carpet and
bespoke bannister, echoing the stripped doors that continue
throughout and the exposed floorboards flowing along the ground
floor.
Turn right to discover a quietly dramatic yet cosy double living
room, illuminated by a fabulous wide bay window and rear French
doors, which are constructed from exposed timbers like the skirting
boards, architraves, and front mantelpiece.
Matching folding doors divide the two areas into a formal living
room and a peaceful snug or office overlooking the garden, while
the cast iron fireplaces add a characterful touch and provide
alcoves for exposed wooden shelving. Coved neutral walls with bold
red accents, high picture rails, and central ceiling roses tie the
overall scheme together.
Returning to the hallway, continue through another stained glass
door into the kitchen, which fills the rest of the downstairs. A
deep bay to the side return carves space for a breakfast table and
pairs with another side window and French doors framing the garden
to create a bright and inviting living area, with recessed LEDs
taking over in the evening.
Running along one side, bespoke cherry wood cabinetry and
drawers make the most of the generous width and complement those
gorgeous floorboards, with plenty of hanging space above for pots
and pans. Integrated appliances include a Smeg oven with gas hob, a
Smeg fridge freezer, a Hotpoint washer drier and a Beko
dishwasher.
Upstairs, the split level landing shares the subtle two tone
d©cor with the hall below, with the cream carpet underfoot shared
by all three quiet bedrooms.
On the lower landing, a loft hatch overhead provides access to
practical and easily accessible storage space. Youll find the third
bedroom on this level a sunny, good sized double with a feature
fireplace, built in shelving, LED spots, and a sash bay window
overlooking the garden before reaching the bathroom. In keeping
with the propertys style, its lit by a big side window containing
stylish frosted privacy glass and a fitted blind. Theres a deep,
panelled bath with an overhead shower, a Victorian style high level
toilet and pedestal basin with mirrored cabinet above.
On the upper landing, youll spot a useful linen cupboard and a
ceiling mounted clothes dryer reducing laundry clutter, while a
hatch allows access to a further boarded loft with a skylight and
bespoke cupboards with sliding doors.
Head into the second bedroom on the left, where alcoves on
either side of another reinstated fireplace provide storage space,
while the large sash window draws in the sun from the garden to
highlight the tall two tone walls and picture rails.
With a wide bay window and sash window, the primary bedroom
fills the front and enjoys a dreamy atmosphere for lazy afternoons
and evenings. An elegant coved ceiling with a central rose, tall
skirting boards and soft lavender paint enhance the character while
softening the space and paying homage to the preserved Victorian
fireplace. Theres also room for a freestanding wardrobe and a handy
built in, original cupboard with a stripped wood door for extra
storage.
Outside, a side return accessed by French doors in the rear
living room leads past a wooden store to a terracotta tiled terrace
that extends from the double doors in the kitchen. From here, youll
find a brick outhouse with a WC and space for outdoor seating that
captures the morning light for breakfast.
The rest of the garden is enclosed by timber fencing, with wide
flower and shrub borders on either side and space for numerous pot
plants. In the far corner, youll discover a partially hidden area
to sit and contemplate in the evening sun.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
Its great having transport into Central London on one side and
the park and space on the other, yet live on such a quiet and
friendly road with supportive neighbours within a leisurely stroll
of great places to eat and drink. Theres also a fantastic
supermarket a stones throw from the house and a great choice of
schools.
We adore Wanstead Flats for walking, running and when the
children were younger, playing and messing around. We often walk
through the ancient oak woods to historic Wanstead Park to see our
favourite swans and ducks.
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