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Lovingly restored with immaculate attention to detail, this
stunning, light filled four bedroom Victorian house is the perfect
marriage of old and new, seamlessly blending sustainable, energy
efficient updates and contemporary comforts with original features
and an evocative period colour palette. Ideally placed for the
Tube, its also close to fabulous green spaces and Leyton High
Road.
Over the last couple of years, the current owners have
meticulously renovated the property from top to bottom, undertaking
a complete rewire; installing a new heating system and boiler
controlled by a Google Nest smart thermostat; extending the
kitchen; relocating and refitting the bathrooms; converting the
loft; and fitting new wooden sash windows with energy efficient low
emissivity glass.
In addition, insulated plasterboard was added to the exterior
brick walls wherever possible for improved heat retention, the
ground floor extension roof was replaced and insulated. The back
bedroom roof was insulated as were under the floors of the ground
floor rooms. Mechanical ventilation with a heat recovery system was
also installed for fresh, filtered air in every room without losing
heat.
Care and consideration are apparent in the d©cor, too, with the
older parts of the house reflecting rich, traditional Victorian
blues and greens. In contrast, the modern parts feature a more
modern monochrome scheme and design. Brushed steel sockets and
switches Quinetic energy light switches in the hallway , plus new
solid oak four panelled fire doors with tactile beehive knobs, were
also fitted throughout.
From the street, youre welcomed by a lovingly restored yellow
London Stock brick exterior with original weather style pointing to
pull water away from the house and white painted stone sills,
lintels and foliage topped columns to the bay window, which has a
new insulated lead roof and guttering system.
Approaching the house you are welcomed by an arched recessed
porch and a new midnight blue, part glazed Solidor composite door
with polished chrome furniture, including a doctors knocker.
Inside, lit by a transom window and glass and brass pendant
light, the fresh white walls and original corniced ceiling contrast
with deep toned engineered bamboo underfoot, which flows into the
dual aspect living room on your right.
Bathed in light from the bay and rear window, navy walls
contrast with a white coved ceiling, while a decorative cast iron
fireplace with a wooden surround and black slate hearth creates an
elegant focal point. Stylish anthracite column style radiators seen
throughout the house provide warmth, while the alcoves have plenty
of storage potential.
Returning to the hallway, youll pass an understairs WC decorated
with playful Holden D©cor Jungle Animals wallpaper, a corner basin
with chrome mixer tap, and a close coupled loo.
Step down into the kitchen, where beautiful bamboo parquet
flooring continues the warm and welcoming vibe. This cleverly
designed space is flooded with natural light by large skylights
over the dining area, a trio of anthracite framed windows, and a
glazed door overlooking the side return courtyard. Triple full
height bi fold doors also open to the garden for easy
entertaining.
At night, the lighting plan has been designed to enable bright,
cooking and mood lighting, with under cabinet illumination, spots,
and a pair of striking black steel Hexa pendants over the breakfast
bar, which seats two.
Olive green and light bamboo units with ample pan drawers and a
30mm thick Italia Stone quartz worktop combine for a lovely effect
here. Integrated appliances include an oven, microwave, induction
hob with extractor, dishwasher, fridge freezer and Hoover washing
machine. Theres also an undermounted double bowl steel sink with a
chrome mixer tap and pull out hose.
Returning to the hall, take the stairs laid with attractive aqua
Shetland Berber stripe carpet by Condor to the first floor. The
primary bedroom sits at the front of the house and is lit by two
tall sash windows with a column style radiator between them. With
the same blue walls as downstairs and a coved ceiling with rose and
pendant fitting, this restful space has soft ivory carpet underfoot
and a bank of bespoke integrated double wardrobes running the
entire length of one wall.
There are two further carpeted bedroomson this floor. Adjacent
to the primary bedroom, the second double bedroom has forest green
walls, a coved ceiling, and column style radiators. It also enjoys
views out to the side return courtyard. The third bedroom currently
a home office has a whited©cor scheme and overlooks the garden.
In the family bathroom, a large skylight on the vaulted ceiling
drinks in light whilst allowing for complete privacy from
neighbours. Navy blue walls and white bevelled glossy metro tiles
laid with charcoal grout complement the Victorian style patterned
floor tiles, while the traditional sanitaryware includes a bath
with chrome clawed feet, rainfall shower and glass screen, and
close coupled loo. Youll also find white shaded wall lights framing
a two drawer vanity basin and large mirror, a traditional chrome
towel rail radiator, and clever inbuilt storage shelves.
A second staircase leads to a loft suite filled with light from
all angles from a fantastic up and over window in the roof. A wide
pocket sliding door with a stripped timber frame leads to a
peaceful double bedroom with two further slim garden facing windows
and a front facing Velux, white walls and a soft charcoal grey
carpet.
The bedroom segues into a dressing area, with custom fitted ply
fronted wardrobes and storage under the eaves before leading to an
en suite bathroom with dramatic off black walls, marble floor
tiles, a shower, loo and bespoke live edge oak wooden vanity shelf
with countertop basin and custom shaped glass mirror with
integrated lights.
Outside, the southeast facing garden extends to 55ft and is
enclosed by timber fencing. The current owners tell us it enjoys
the sunshine until late afternoon in summer. Newly landscaped last
year, it features a porcelain tiled patio that steps up to a raised
lawn edged with sleepers and bordered with flowerbeds filled with
establishing plants, including rosemary, thyme, honeysuckle and a
eucalyptus tree.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We love the blend of old and new and feel we did this house
proud by removing the 70s cladding and restoring the exterior
brickwork shes a stunner on the street now! It was rewarding
restoring the original features of the living room and the
fireplace, and we particularly love the loft its peaceful, cosy,
and bright, and anything bothering you just melts away when youre
up there.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Leslie Road sits in a convenient spot just minutes from the many
shops, eateries and amenities of High Road Leyton, and just eight
minutes walk from Leyton Underground, which runs Central line
services into the City, the West End, Canary Wharf, and South Bank.
Just one stop away, Stratford hosts the beautiful Queen Elizabeth
Park and serious retail therapy at Westfield.
You can also reach Stratford by foot within around 20 minutes,
with Hackney Marshes and the Lea Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre
easily accessible. Jubilee Pond and Wanstead Flats lie just
slightly further afield, forming the southernmost tip of Epping
Forest.
Closer to home, youll find a couple of parks and recreation
grounds, including the popular Langthorne Park, with a playground,
tennis courts and caf©. Downsell Primary School Ofsted rated Good
and N Family Club Nursery are just six minutes around the
corner.
Youre spoilt for eating and drinking in the area, with the
current owners particularly recommending Deeney‘s Scottish street
food caf© renowned for its famous haggis toasties ; Darkhorse
restaurant bar at The Olympic Village; the many options for a drink
at Hackney Wick, especially Crate; and ice cream from La Gelateria
at Stratford East Village, whatever the weather.
To the east, High Road Leytonstone is just ten minutes walk and
offers even more choices, with restaurants and shops including the
ever popular Thai restaurant Singburi, Mora Italian restaurant and
Panda Dim Sum. Meanwhile, a swift 20 minute stroll will take you to
the bustling Francis Road, with itsfantastic collection of
independent shops, relaxed caf©s, delis and craft beer shops.
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