The care and devotion that people display towards their Victorian or Edwardian homes is a complete inspiration to us, and is the reason why Eeleven exists.
We've had a longstanding love affair with these remarkable and versatile properties — from the architecture outside, to the detail within, and the versatility of the design — but it's the imagination of people who make one their project that really stirs our soul.
Whether it's a painstaking restoration that pushes the original character front and centre; a creative modernisation that blends reclaimed materials with contemporary finishes; or a complete remodel that redefines the roles of rooms and entire layouts: Victorian and Edwardian homes have ridden the waves of changing design trends and evolving lifestyles while never going out of fashion!
Our founder, Vince Laurella, started his estate agency career in Leytonstone in 1999. Since then he's helped thousands of people to realise the most from their Victorian and Edwardian properties: from the maisonettes off Francis Road and the terraces of the ladder in Forest Gate, to the broad tree-lined avenues of Upper Leytonstone and the prized collection of streets that go to make up Bushwood.
And so, in 2016, he created Eeleven, a specialist estate agency for the very best period property in the neighbourhood, built on design-conscious marketing, deep local insight and a really good customer experience.
Whether you are selling, letting or refurbishing a Victorian or Edwardian home in Leytonstone, Leyton, Forest Gate or Wanstead, we're here to help you achieve the best possible price through a unique, intelligent and thoughtful approach.
One of a rare breed who actively wanted to be an estate agent when leaving school, Vince discovered Leytonstone purely by chance in 1999 and he's been selling homes here ever since. As you might have gleaned from our website, he is somewhat mad about Victorian and Edwardian property, and has a thing for modern design.
As the neighbourhood began appearing on the radar of more and more Londoners, and as the quality of property improved by people moving in, refurbishing and rethinking the interiors, the idea for Eeleven started to form: an estate agency specifically for fellow appreciators of classic and contemporary character, with an emphasis on a thoughtful, elevated and insightful approach.
Claire joined Eeleven in 2017 after a 2 year career break to start a family, making the company a husband and wife team. Before Eeleven she was an International Import Export Trade Manager for a large technology distributor, which is where she developed her impeccable organisational skills. Almost everything you don't see about the smooth running of the company is done by Claire, from managing rent payments, paying bills, ensuring our systems function and that everyone has all they need to concentrate on outstanding customer service. She also plays a fundamental role in organising the marketing and social media.
The phrase "words don't come easy" bears no relevance in Paul's life - he's our resident wordsmith and loves nothing more than playing with sentences until they sound just right. So when you read one of our property descriptions, blogs or social media posts, every word will have been put through the mill.
Unusually for someone who can write, Paul was originally an estate agent. Through 25 years in various markets, it was a decade of South Bank lofts and cutting-edge City Fringe developments that influenced him the most: so instead of estate agency jargon, he injects the expert terminology of architects and interior designers into everything he writes.
The history of Victorian & Edwardian homes is sadly absent from most property marketing, but the stories of streets add value and interest that we purposely research, capture and portray.
Our descriptions replace corny sales language with insightful & evocative commentary to resonate with people who share an appreciation of beauty, modern materials and period architecture.
Approachability, authenticity and maturity are the very foundations of our business, with a culture of intelligence and respect that sits deliberately apart from typical estate agency stereotypes.
Against sobering national figures that 60% of homes don't sell with the first agent and that 33% of sales fall through, we sell 95% of our listings with more than 90% reaching completion.
With an inspired use of contemporary materials alongside plenty of period character, and with some clever remodelling and extending, this three-bedroom Victorian terraced house has a number of ...
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Set in one of the most sought-after positions in Leyton, and with a reimagined interior among the best we've seen, this elegant Victorian terraced house takes a number of subtle, surprising and ...
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An unusual lateral conversion across the first floor of a substantial Victorian property in one of Leytonstone's most in-demand neighbourhood: Bushwood.
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Tucked away on a little residential tree-lined street on the edge of the cherished Abrahams Estate - and within walking distance of the thriving local shopping parade on Francis...
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This spacious two double bedroom flat extends to almost 759sq ft and is converted from the top floor of a tall Victorian end-of-terrace house. Dormer windows reach out from the...
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This two bedroom ground floor garden apartment has been remodelled and refurbished to a very high standard and is available to rent from the 7th March 2020.
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