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This purpose built maisonette one of around 500 designed by
famed local developer J G Abrahamin the late 1800s lies just a
minutes walk from the chic caf©s, pubs, and independent shops and
eateries populating Francis Road and enjoys a private garden.
Surrounded by the parks, gardens, and wildlife havens
Leytonstone is known for, the property is also only 15 minutes by
foot from several train stations, including Leyton Midland Road and
Leytonstone High Road Overground , and the Central line at Leyton
and Leytonstone Underground perfect for commuting and shopping in
the City.
Inside, the bright, spacious rooms have been decorated with
cosy, cheerful tones and soft natural materials. In 2020, the
stylish modern kitchen was updated, and the bathroom was refitted,
with new flooring laid throughout. Two years later, the owners
installed a Valiant boiler with Hive thermostatic controls to heat
the entire maisonette for a warm welcome home.
Thronged with attractive, brick built period homes, Richmond
Road epitomises the characterful residential enclaves scattered
around the areas thriving urban hubs. With its traditional London
stock frontage and pristine white lintels, full height colonnaded
bay and mouldings, this charming home is no exception.
From the street, a low brick wall and high hedge screen the
front patio leading to the recessed front entrance, where a green
panelled front door with chrome furniture and numbered transom
window opens into your private hallway.
Here, crisp white walls meet a high coved ceiling featuring an
industrial style, four way light. Warmed by a cast iron radiator,
this inviting reception space also has a useful in built storage
cupboard for coats and shoes.
The natural toned laminate flooring underfoot flows into the
living room on your left. Flooded with light by a wide canted bay
with fitted Venetian blinds to the front, the room combines period
elements such as elegant coving, a stylish central chandelier, and
a feature cast iron fireplace with a stone hearth with subtle green
paintwork between white skirting boards and high picture rails. The
chunky shelving on either side of the chimney breast was fitted in
2020 and nicely finishes the calm, cosy scheme.
Behind the living room, the primary bedroom echoes the peaceful
atmosphere with neutral walls and soft carpeting lit by a central
pendant and a large window to the garden. Theres also plenty of
space for a freestanding wardrobe and a chest of drawers.
Return to the hallway to find the kitchen, which is nestled in
the heart of the apartment and overlooks the side return via a
broad awning window above the sink. Deep yellow walls lift the
practical tiled flooring and grey metro tiled splashback to create
a sunny atmosphere that complements the glossy white wrap around
cabinetry and wooden tops.
The kitchen has been thoughtfully planned to maximise the floor
space, with a breakfast area in the corner and an alcove to house a
fridge freezer. Youll also find an integrated AEG oven, NEFF hob,
and space for a dishwasher and laundry appliance.
Continue into the rear hallway to discover another in built
cupboard and access to the garden. To your left, traditional style
patterned floor tiles pair with glossy white metro wall tiles with
black grouting for an old meets new vibe. The tall chrome heated
towel rail matches the taps and shower fittings above a deep bath
with a glass screen, while a modern basin by a frosted window and a
close couple toilet complete the suite.
Next door, the second bedroom a lovely single decorated with a
grey carpet and lavender walls enjoys leafy views over the garden
from a huge window rising to the coved ceiling. A central pendant
and shelving make it an ideal nursery, but you could also use it as
a guest bedroom or home office.
Outside, a pebbled side return edged by a delightful curved
trellised fence joins a south facing deck that is screened from
view by high fence panels and neighbouring shrubs yet captures the
sun throughout the day.
A water butt serves a pretty shrub and flower border, while a
wooden shed to the rear offers storage for bikes, outdoor
furniture, and garden supplies. Designed with practicality in mind,
this ultra low maintenance garden is the perfect setting for al
fresco drinks, barbeques, and entertaining.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We came here as a young couple and have had so many happy
memories in this house. Growing our family on Richmond Road has
been the happiest time of our lives. We love the sense of community
in Leytonstone and will cherish the memories we have made here,
whether it be the time spent playing with our son in Sidmouth Park
or socialising on Francis Road. We have wanted for nothing while
living in this flat and will be truly sad to leave when that day
comes.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Richmond Road is just moments from the wonderful village scene
on Francis Road, with shops, bars and delis including Marmelo
Kitchen for coffee and fresh bread; Morny bakery for an amazing
selection of sweet and savoury treats; Yardarm for lunch or dinner
and a fantastic wine shop; Phlox bookstore; Edie Rose florist; and
Pause Yoga & Pilates Studio an independent, community oriented
space that has a holistic approach to physical and mental
wellbeing.
A range of events are regularly hosted on the road, from the
recent ‘Francis Road Lates‘ with food trucks, cocktails and discos
for the kids to Halloween parties and Christmas carols. Several
great pubs the Red Lion, The Northcote, Leyton Technical, Heathcote
& Star and The Filly Brook as well as High Road Leytonstones pubs
and caf©s, are all within a short wander.
With so much local transport, including plenty of bus routes
stopping in nearby Grove Green Road, the house is exceptionally
well connected. Equidistant between Leyton and Leytonstone Tube and
close to Leytonstone High Road Overground, all stations are easily
walkable, making short work of getting into Central London and
Canary Wharf, as well as for trips to Camden, Hackney, Hampstead,
and Stratford for retail therapy at Westfield and wide open space
in the Queen Elizabeth Park.
The entire development around the park is on the rise, with the
new East Bank cultural hub soon to include world class experiences,
including Sadlers Wells East theatre, UALs London College of
Fashion and the V&A East Museum.
There are several local parks in the area, as well as good running
routes through to Hackney Marshes, Wanstead Flats drop by Back to
Ours for fresh coffee and pastries and Epping Forest. For local
walks, head to Hollow Ponds or Walthamstow Marshes and Wetlands,
both nearby. Also worth visiting are Brewster Road Park adjacent to
a community garden , Victoria Park, Hackney Bumps skate park and
Sidmouth Park.
Several well performing local schools and numerous nurseries are
close by, including Newport Primary 3 minutes walk, Ofsted rated
Outstanding , with the area particularly well located for sought
after activities and groups for babies, children, and parents.
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