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With lovingly restored period features, a stunning leafy garden
and a cleverly configured layout that makes the most of the natural
light, this lovely, characterful two bedroom maisonette is just
moments from the thriving Francis Road and within easy reach of
great transport links and green spaces.
With high ceilings, sanded floorboards and timber framed
windows, the purpose built maisonette is one of around 500 designed
by famed local developer J G Abrahamin the late 1800s, reflecting
the Victorian talent for creating thoughtful and liveable
spaces.
Located on the ground floor of a handsome terraced house, the
property sits on a wide, friendly, tree lined street. Its London
stock brick frontage is softened by white painted stone lintels and
columns to the sash bay window.
Shielded by a smart privet topped wall built with reclaimed
local bricks and Yorkstone capping, a wide traditional terracotta
tiled path leads past the gravelled front garden planted with David
Austen scented roses to a new French blue painted part glazed
timber front door.
Inside, lit by a gilt numbered overhead transom, the walls are
painted in Farrow & Balls Theresa Green and rise to a coved ceiling
with a glass globe pendant. Theres a column style radiator and
useful understairs storage cupboard to your left. Original sanded
floorboards flow through a restored panelled door with a new period
appropriate knob into the living room on your right.
Fitted with good quality two tier wooden plantation shutters,
the tall timber sash bay window floods the room with light. Fresh
white paintwork on the walls adds to the bright and airy feel.
Much time and thought has been given to retaining as many
original features in the flat as possible, including the high
skirtings, original coving and ceiling rose. A beautiful reclaimed
and painstakingly restored cast iron Edwardian fireplace with white
painted surround and black hexagon tiled hearth a motif seen
throughout provides a showstopping focal point. Theres also a floor
standing column style radiator and a central pendant fitting.
The primary bedroom lies adjacent. Lit by an original timber
sash window with plantation shutters overlooking the pretty side
return courtyard, this room haswalls painted in Farrow & Balls
Hague Blue for a cosy, cocooning vibe. Theres another column style
radiator and a pendant fitting here, while the current owners are
happy to leave the two mirrored double wardrobes if requested.
Returning to the hallway, step down to find the dining kitchen,
fitted in 2022, where original floorboards maintain the homes
character a pleasing contrast to the modern muted green cabinetry
with stylish brass knobs by Plank Hardware.
White walls, hexagonal splashback tiles, and a Minerva composite
worktop with an under mounted sink and brass tap provide further
contrast. A new side facing window, enlarged by the current owners,
fills the space with light and offers leafy views out to the
courtyard.
Integrated appliances include an induction hob, oven and
microwave, a Bosch dishwasher, and a Zanussi washer dryer, while
bespoke cabinetry hides the fridge freezer and a useful pantry,
keeping everything to hand yet tidy and streamlined. The boiler,
newly fitted two years ago, is also discreetly housed here. Other
design details include an iconic Coolicon utility light over the
dining area and a column style radiator.
A doorway to your right leads to the rear lobby painted sage to
match the front and a newly fitted secure door with a reeded glass
panel to the garden. Underfoot, black hexagon Wincklemans porcelain
mosaic tiles, imported from France, segue brilliantly into blue,
white and black hexagons to the bathroom floor.
The current owners completely renovated the bathroom, which is
accessed through a clever pocket door and brightened by a side
facing frosted window and a globe ceiling light. The bevelled metro
wall tiles were made by H & E Smith, the creators of the tiles used
in the London Underground, while navy blue wall panelling echoes
the navy feature tiles and creates a charming dado effect.
There is a bath with Rudge & Co. traditional style rainfall
shower and handheld attachment, anenamel utility sink based on a
vintage 1930s design, and a traditional style close coupled loo
with black seat and a towel rail radiator. Spacious bespoke
integrated cupboards use the space under the stairs, providing
plenty of room for storage.
The second single bedroom lies alongside the bathroom. It has
original floorboards and white walls, and it is lit by a garden
facing window with plantation shutters to match those elsewhere.
Theres also a pendant light fitting, fitted wall shelves, and a
column style radiator.
Outside, the amazing garden extends to 26 feet and was designed
by the current owner, a keen RHS qualified gardener, to be a leafy,
private oasis. Enclosed by attractive blue painted slatted timber
fencing, it begins with the side return courtyard, paved in natural
sandstone, where a large potted evergreen Japanese loquat by the
seating area gives a wonderful green vista from the kitchen
window.
A pergola with climbing jasmine then leads the way along a paved
stone path to the main space, where three benches made with
reclaimed brick pillars and bespoke handcrafted oak tops have been
specifically positioned to take advantage of the sun at different
times of day.
A pair of reclaimed stone water troughs are used as planters and
water features, providing yet more interest, while David Austen
roses scent the air and two winter flowering cherry trees give a
colourful lift in the colder months. Theres also a small magnolia
while the underplanting includes geraniums, geums, ferns, Erigeron
and foxgloves. Whether spring or summer, were told theres always
something in flower to bring joy.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
This has been a wonderful home, and weve been really blessed
with fabulous neighbours who have genuinely become important
friends. The whole street has a lovely communal vibe and is a great
place to live.
We love the character of this home, so weve tried to keep what
we can of what remained, and to update sympathetically where we
couldnt. The fireplace in the living room makes us really happy,
and the garden has given us hours of joy. Its a beautiful green
sanctuary and a peaceful place to sit with a cup of tea and clear
your thoughts.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Richmond Road a friendly, community minded street is just two
minutes walk from the wonderful village scene on Francis Road, with
shops, bars and delis, including Marmelo Kitchen for coffee and
fresh bread, Yardarm for lunch or dinner and a fantastic wine shop,
Phlox bookstore and Edie Rose florist.
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, Heathcote & Star
and The Filly Brook as well as High Road Leytonstones pubs and
caf©s, are all within a short wander. The current owners also
particularly recommend Unity Caf© and the delicious fare at Mum
Likes Thai Food.
With so much local transport, including plenty of bus routes
stopping in nearby Grove Green Road, the property is exceptionally
well connected. Equidistant between Leyton and Leytonstone Tube and
close to Leytonstone High Road Overground, the home is an easy walk
to all stations, 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 4 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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