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Equidistant between Wanstead Flats and the Olympic Park, this
gorgeous ground floor maisonette lies in a leafy residential area
adjoining Francis Road.
With many eateries, popular drinking spots, independent shops,
and excellent transport links just minutes away, the property has
been transformed into a peaceful haven that blends contemporary
design with period details.
Column style radiators, ceiling roses, elegant panelling, wooden
shutters, brass switches and sockets, and new stylish light
fittings run throughout to sew old and new together, while the
current owners fitted a new kitchen and reimagined the garden in
2022.
From the front, traditional London stock brickwork pairs with a
full height colonnaded bay window, white stone lintels, and a
recessed front entrance to complement its neighbours. A low brick
wall and palm tree partly screen the patio, which leads to a blue
panelled door with a numbered fanlight.
Inside, ample headroom, exposed floorboards which flow
throughout and white coved walls grant an instant feeling of light
and space, while the deep blue paintwork below the dado rails adds
a contemporary note. Find coat hooks to one side, along with a
storage cupboard.
To your right, the primary bedroom benefits from considerable
natural light streaming in through the southeast facing bay window.
Beautiful hardwood tier on tier shutters have also been installed
to filter the light as needed.
On either side of a decorative cast iron fireplace with a stone
hearth and a modern white surround with shelves, bespoke floor to
ceiling fitted wardrobes one double, one triple with Plank brass
handles have been painted in the same rich, warming green as the
walls below the picture rail. The scheme is finished with antique
brass sockets and switches, a ceiling rose, and cast iron radiators
with brass pipe covers and traditional look valves.
Bedroom two is just behind and combines picture rail trimmed
coved walls and a ceiling rose with calming two tone paintwork and
hardwood shutters to a large window framing the garden. The chimney
breast is also cleverly recessed for fitted shelving and storage
space, with room for furniture or a study area to one alcove.
Returning to the hallway, youll find an attractively tiled
bathroom featuring a recessed tub with a black framed shower screen
and overhead attachment, a glossy white vanity basin unit with
chrome handles and a metro tiled splashback, and a close coupled
toilet.
The rest of the house is filled by a spot lit open plan dining
kitchen and living area, where beautiful panelling installed in
2021 to the white walls meets another high, coved ceiling, in built
shelving, and big dual aspect windows that flood the kitchen with
light.
In May 2022, the kitchen was replaced with new Howdens navy blue
shaker style cabinetry with white and grey veined quartz worktops.
Integrated appliances include a Bosch oven with an induction hob
and concealed extractor, a hidden fridge and no freeze freezer, a
Belfast ceramic sink with brass handles and swan tap, and a washer
and dryer.
By the seating area, a tall glazed door opens to the side
return, where cream porcelain tiles interspersed with white cobbles
pass raised planters before forming a terrace shaded by a mature
palm tree and enclosed by high fences like the rest of the
garden.
Edged with more wooden planters filled with flowers and ferns, a
natural looking artificial lawn leads to a tailored to size pergola
on a matching raised porcelain patio. Basking in the sun, the
seating area creates a lovely spot for eating, drinking and
socialising.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We moved to the area three years ago and have loved the process
of restoring and decorating our first home. The garden is a real
haven and where we spend most of our time in the warmer months. We
feel fortunate to live in such a lovely neighbourhood with Francis
Road on our doorstep. New venues seem to always be springing up in
the arches near Leyton Midland and the little pocket of venues on
the corner of Richmond Road. We didnt realise it at the time but
the flat is perfectly located to wander to each. We love the area
so much that we are buying our onward home just a few streets
away!
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Albert Road is around a 10 minute walk from Leytonstone Tube on
the Central line or 20 minutes to Leyton Tube. Alternatively, hop
on the Overground at Leyton Midland Road 11 minutes or Leytonstone
High Road 16 minutes . For journeys further afield, Stratford
International and Walthamstow Central are within easy reach.
Francis Road is at the end of the street, offering a wonderful
collection of delis, coffee spots, and independent shops. Try Filly
Brook for delicious small plates and cocktails, Yardarm for bread
and wine, Marmelo for delicious dining, Pause for yoga, and Phlox
for books. Thereās a vibrant local community with several excellent
pubs, including the Leyton Technical and the Heathcote & Star, and
Gravity Well Brewing.
Also recommended are Mora and Unity Cafe for coffee, Bread &
Oregano for Greek gyros, Zaxx for great Korean bibimbap, Leyton
Tiffin for curry, Figo or Bocca Bocca for quintessential Italian,
Burnt Smokehouse for smoked meats, and Deeneys for amazing haggis
toasties.
A short stroll to both Leyton County Cricket Ground and
Coronation Gardens Park, youre also perfectly placed to enjoy the
green spaces of Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, Wanstead Flats.
There is a range of good nurseries, schools, and academies nearby,
with Newport Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, just five
minutes walk away, Norlington School & Sixth Form about 400 feet
away, and George Mitchell All Through School Early Years, Primary &
Secondary, rated Good , reachable in 15 minutes.
EPC Rating C
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