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Light filled and welcoming, with a beautiful Scandi meets mid
century aesthetic, this lovely Victorian house is full of unique
details, from stylish bespoke storage and Crittal style French
doors to an architect designed studio in the garden.
Set in a friendly community close to the ever popular Francis
Road and within walking distance of great transport links, the
property has been lovingly restored by the current owners. In 2018,
they fully rewired the house, adding new power sockets and toggle
switches; replaced the windows with modern double glazed sashes;
fitted a new kitchen and bathroom; and installed modern column
style radiators throughout.
Shielded from the street by a low decorative wall, the house
greets you with a restored traditional London Stock brick frontage,
with stone lintels and foliage topped columns to the two handsome
bay windows. Beyond a part paved front garden with a pretty cherry
blossom tree, a triangular porch arch shields a traditional part
glazed panelled door, painted a cheerful Nugget yellow shade, with
chrome door furniture.
Inside, the hallway sets the tone d©cor wise for the rest of the
house, with crisp white walls, a globe pendant light, and stunning
Furlong Scandic White brushed herringbone engineered flooring. The
flooring flows throughout the ground floor for a cohesive feel,
while an inviting sightline runs from the front door to the
garden.
On your left, youll find a dual aspect double reception room
flooded with light from a tall bay fitted with full height timber
plantation shutters and a rear sash overlooking the side return
courtyard. The hearths of the two exposed brick open fireplaces
have been laid with Monochrome D©cor porcelain tiles by Mandarin
Stone, set flush with the herringbone floor for a seamless
finish.
To all four alcoves, the current owners have a media unit and
steel adjustable shelves unit from the Vits 606 Universal Shelving
System by Dieter Rams that provide stylish storage these could
potentially be negotiated separately in the house sale. While other
design details include a pair ceiling pendants, and a larch framed
feature window.
Returning to the hallway, bespoke integrated storage sits under
the stairs, including a utility cupboard with plumbing for a
washing machine, a large pantry, a cupboard for coats and three
large drawers, which the current owners tell us are perfect for
shoes or wine! . Theres also a WC with a side facing sash window, a
close coupled loo, a vanity basin with a wall mirror and an inset
modern flat panel radiator.
Walk through to the kitchen, a well planned sociable space where
midnight blue cabinet doors from Scandinavian designers Superfront
pair with a quartz marble worktop and upstand. Theres plenty to
love here, from the fabulous Crittal style French doors to the
garden, fitted with bespoke bamboo blinds, to the bespoke slatted
birch cabinetry and shelving, which continues along a banquette
seat with integrated storage beneath.
An undermounted steel sink with a Grohe mixer tap sits below a
side facing sash window, while integrated appliances include a
Samsung oven and microwave, a Bosch dishwasher, a Zanussi fridge
freezer and a Siemens five ring gas on glass hob with steel
splashback and matching overhead extractor. Theres also a full
height pocket door painted with blackboard paint a fun yet useful
touch for doodling and family messaging.
Head upstairs via a white painted staircase laid with an oatmeal
wool carpet that flows onto a landing and into all the bedrooms on
the first floor. There are currently Vits shelves here too that
could also be negotiated separately with the sale.
Two ceiling pendants light the way to the primary double bedroom
at the front of the house, which features white walls, a sash bay
window fitted with timber plantation shutters and a central pendant
light fitting. Tall wardrobes with mirrored fronts and Superfront
brass holy wafer handles run along one wall, providing ample
storage.
Beyond is the second bedroom, with a sash window overlooking the
side return courtyard. The focal point is a lovely restored cast
iron fireplace with decorative surround. The third bedroom shares a
similar white colour scheme and enjoys views over the leafy
garden.
An upcycled vintage part glazed door, painted dark blue to echo
the colour scheme used elsewhere, leads to the family bathroom.
Tiled with speckled grey mortar lime tiles from Mandarin Stone, its
warmed by underfloor heating.
Theres a stylish walk in wetroom with a glass screen and both a
Grohe rainfall shower and a separate handheld attachment, while an
extra deep freestanding double ended bath with wall mounted chrome
tapware sits beneath the large black framed frosted window. A
Duravit wall hung vanity basin with integrated wall mirror and a
close coupled loo complete the suite.
Outside, the 62ft recently landscaped garden is south facing,
enjoying the sun from mid morning until sunset. Enclosed by grey
painted and larch wood fencing, a patio laid with Egyptian beige
limestone paving and Cotswold buff stone leads to a grassy lawn
edged with flower borders. A stepping stone path, interspaced with
a mix of alpine plants that give off different scents when stepped
upon provides a charming walkway to the Heid studio at the
rear.
Designed and built bespoke by award winning architecture firm
Surman Weston in 2021, its the first of its kind and fully
sustainable, with a sedum roof and larch cladding with concealed
circles doubling as secret bird boxes hence the name Heid . The
inside is lined with cork and includes underfloor heating, internet
access, electrics, and a clever table that folds down, meaning the
space can easily be converted for yoga, exercise, or sleeping. The
huge front window can also be tilted open using a lever on the
wall, transforming the space into an outdoor room.
Planting outside the Heid creates interest throughout the year
and includes a stunning mature red flowering camellia, a loquat
tree, a plum tree and a smokebush with purple foliage. On a
practical note, youll find storage behind the Heid for garden
tools, a Philips Hue colour changing smart floodlight and an
outdoor electrical point for additional lighting and entertainment
needs.
The current owners also mention that there is a small allotment
plot opposite the house, cared for by several of their neighbours.
It springs to life in the summer months, and you can get your own
planting bed there if you wish.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
Since moving in eight years ago, we‘ve poured our hearts into
making this house a light and beautiful space we have loved
spending time in. We‘ve tried to ensure each area offers both a
sense of calm and joy in the summer, its lovely sitting in the
kitchen with the doors flung open; the garden is great for
entertaining; and working in the Heid gives you a real sense of
seclusion and space to think. Our neighbours and the local
community are the best, and we‘ve made a lot of happy memories
here. We hope the next owners can do the same.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Dawlish Road is just over 15 minutes walk from Leyton Tube on
the Central line, while the Overground at Leyton Midland Road is
eight minutes away. For journeys further afield, Stratford
International and Walthamstow Central are within easy reach.
Francis Road is almost at the end of the street and offers a
wonderful collection of delis, coffee spots, and independent shops.
Try Yardarm for bread and wine, Marmelo for delicious dining, Pause
for yoga, and Phlox for books.
There‘s a vibrant local community with several excellent pubs,
including the Coach & Horses, Leyton Technical and Heathcote &
Star, along with Filly Brook, Solvay Society, and Gravity Well
Brewing. The current owners also recommend Mora for coffee, B&O
for Greek gyros, Zaxx for great Korean bibimbap, Deeneys for
amazing haggis toasties and Masala India for the best curries this
side of Brick Lane and a very friendly service.
Located next to the cricket ground, youre also perfectly placed to
enjoy the green spaces of the Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, Wanstead
Flats where you can get fabulous Sunday roasts at The Holly Tree
pub and even Walthamstow Wetlands.
There are a range of good schools and academies nearby, with
Newport Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, just eight minutes
away, and George Mitchell All Through School Early Years, Primary &
Secondary, rated Good , reachable in nine minutes.
EPC Rating D
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