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With a wonderfully warm and welcoming vibe inside and out, this
lovely two bedroom ground floor Victorian maisonette in sought
after Upper Leytonstone is within easy reach of excellent transport
links, green parks and the thriving Francis Road.
Within the last five years, the property has been lovingly
renovated to a high standard. A new kitchen and bathroom were
fitted; natural wood flooring was laid; the windows and doors were
replaced; and the sunny garden was landscaped.
The current owners also installed designer lighting, new column
style radiators and brushed stainless steel switches and sockets
for a stylish, cohesive look that works perfectly with the Scandi
inspired Farrow & Ball muted d©cor.
The front of the property with attractive red brick frontage
with white painted sills and lintels to the windows and wide bay
has plenty of kerb appeal. Set behind a low, hedge topped wall, a
cast iron gate opens to a paved path leading to an arched porch,
where youll find a white, four panelled front door with a transom
window above.
Inside, the hallway has been painted a soft white and features a
column style radiator, space for coats, and two pendant light
fittings. Beautiful engineered oak parquet flooring begins here and
flows into the living room and both bedrooms.
To the front, youll discover the primary bedroom, which is
currently set out as a living room and painted a restful soft grey.
A triple bay window with full height two tier plantation shutters
floods the space with light, while a pendant light fitting creates
a focal point on the coved ceiling, giving the room a calm, unique
feel. Theres also bespoke shelving to one alcove and a vertical
column style radiator.
Adjacent, the second double bedroom has French doors opening
onto a secluded seating area in the side return courtyard an ideal
spot for morning coffee. Bespoke shelving in both alcoves and a
tall triple wardrobe provide plenty of storage, while a vertical
column style radiator keeps things cosy. To the ceiling, another
pendant light fitting warms the white walls and oak flooring.
Returning to the hallway, youll find two good sized storage
cupboards before walking through to the living room currently used
as a dining room . Pale blue walls are lit by a a a pair of large
side facing windows with two tier plantation shutters to match
those seen elsewhere.
Ahead, a door to your left leads to the kitchen, where the
monochrome scheme pairs white gloss slab front cabinetry with a
black marble effect worktop, grey metro tiled splashback and sleek
grey floor tiles.
A stainless steel sink and drainer with a chrome mixer tap sit
beneath a side facing window, while a glazed door fills the space
with light and opens to the garden. Appliances include a Beko oven
and an AEG four ring gas hob with a stainless steel overhead
extractor, but theres still space for a washing machine. The boiler
fitted in 2019 is also housed here.
The bathroom lies through a second door off the living room and
shares a similar colour scheme. Lit by a frosted window, dramatic
off black Farrow & Ball painted walls provide the backdrop to white
metro and cashmere hued wall tiling, while glossy grey tiles run
underfoot. There is a bath with an adjustable shower and glass
screen, a Victorian style towel rail radiator, and a smart
integrated vanity with a concealed cistern loo and basin with a
chrome mixer tap.
Outside, the fantastic 21ft garden has a Mediterranean feel and
was completely landscaped in 2020. With slatted timber fencing on
two sides, it receives sunshine from late morning until sunset,
making it perfect for relaxing and entertaining at any time of day.
Bespoke wood and concrete benches run beneath a wooden pergola with
climbing jasmine and ivy vines, while raised concrete planters add
interest and scent with euonymus, bay, rosemary and thyme.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
The front bedroom is our favourite room and is very quiet. We
enjoy entertaining, so we particularly love the garden, which works
well as an extra room in the summer. Our neighbours dont use
theirs, so we decided not to erect a fence so that we can enjoy
that space too. We have incredible neighbours and will miss our
daily chats!
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Hainault Road is ideally suited for a wander into lovely Leyton
Village on Francis Road or a stroll down to the bustle of High Road
Leytonstone.
Between the two, you‘ll find plenty of local favourites to
explore, including popular watering holes such as the Heathcote &
Star pub, Northcote Arms, Gravity Well tap room and Filly Brook
craft beer hall; authentic Thai cooking at The North Star; locally
brewed coffee at Perky Blenders; remarkable wines at Yardarm;
bread, cheeses, coffee and wine at Marmelo; and excellent pastries
at both Wild Goose Bakery and Albert & Francis.
Alternatively, try Italian restaurant Mora, Michael‘s fish &
chip shop just down the road or Masala India. The current owners
particularly recommend Burnt Smokehouse, just around the corner, or
Bamboo Mat, a new, much lauded sushi restaurant owned by the one
time chef at Sushi Samba.
A 3 minute walk takes you to Leyton Cricket Ground, with its
newly built play area, while Abbots Park has a playground and
tennis courts. Within walking distance, Walthamstow Village and
Wanstead Park are 25 minutes away a wild oasis for seasonal
adventures in a busy city. Meanwhile, Epping Forest is a short
walk, Tube ride, drive or cycle away for a quick London escape to
over 2400 hectares of green open space and woodland.
In the other direction, the Olympic Park and its wonderful
swimming pool, Hackney Marshes, Lea Valley horse riding and ice
skating are all within easy reach via quiet cycle routes.
Local schools include the Ofsted rated Good Gwyn Jones Primary
11 mins , Norlington School & 6th Form for Boys 5 mins , and
Connaught School for Girls 12 mins . Excel Kids Day Nursery is just
four minutes by foot.
Leytonstone Tube is a 17 minute walk. From here, the Central
Line whizzes into the City and West End, with a quick change at
Stratford to the Jubilee line for Canary Wharf, the South Bank and
Westminster. The station sits on the merging point of the Central
line loop, which means there are always lots of trains, and youll
be the first to hop on during the morning rush hour. Leyton Midland
Road Overground, which will take you to Kings Cross and St Pancras
in 25 minutes, is 5 minutes by foot.
EPC Rating C
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