Albert Road, Leyton, London, E10

Albert Road forms part of the welcoming and creative community surrounding Francis Road. This highly sought-after location is renowned for its wide range of pubs and cafés – while enjoying a central position near Overground and Tube services and several wildlife-rich green spaces.

The property lies on the quieter end of the street, where a rendered frontage meets stone lintels, a large bay window with foliage accents, and a low brick wall with railings screening the patio.

Stepping through the part-glazed entrance, you’ll find access to your flat via a sturdy wood-panelled door on your left. Upon entering, the canted bay window overlooking the patio creates a warm, sunny welcome, while fitted blinds maintain your privacy.

A central pendant fitting on the high ceiling further illuminates the spacious living area, which is decorated with soft grey paintwork, white skirting boards, and chunky white shelves beside the feature fireplace, which has room for a bookcase on the other side.

The wood-effect laminate flooring underfoot then flows into the hallway, where you’ll discover a neutrally decorated, good-sized double bedroom with space for a freestanding wardrobe and drawers, lit by a central fitting and an awning window to the garden.

Continue down the hall to find the kitchen. Here, a massive side window with a roller blind and a half-glazed garden door infuses the interior with natural light, reflected by white-painted floorboards, walls and splashbacks, and white panelled country-style cabinetry fitted in a wide galley.

Integrated appliances include a Hotpoint cooker and electric hob, but you’ll also find a washing machine and fridge – all around five years old. The energy-efficient boiler is housed here, too, while a new consumer unit was fitted four years ago.

Beyond, a stylish bathroom echoes the kitchen theme by pairing black-and-white tiled flooring and metro-tiled walls. Meanwhile, a Victorian-style pedestal basin (with a coordinating toilet and traditional chrome taps to match a bath with an overhead rainfall shower and attachment) adds to the heritage feel. There’s also a mirrored cabinet.

Outside, the 35ft garden is ripe for transforming into a lush paradise for socialising, attracting wildlife, or growing vegetables. White pebbles demark the side return and patio area, while a lawn framed by sleepers allows space for a planting scheme to suit your vision. Enclosed by fencing, the garden captures the sun from late morning onwards.

A NOTE FROM THE OWNER

‘I have loved living in this area – it’s very safe and central for buses and trains and I have really lovely neighbours on either side.’

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Albert Road is just a 14-minute walk from Leytonstone Tube on the Central line, while the Overground at Leyton Midland Road is just 11 minutes away. For journeys further afield, Stratford International and Walthamstow Central are within easy reach.

Francis Road is at the end of the street and offers a wonderful collection of delis, coffee spots, and independent shops. Try Yardarm for bread and wine, Marmelo for delicious dining, Pause for yoga, and Phlox for books. There’s a vibrant local community with several excellent pubs, including the Coach & Horses, Leyton Technical and Heathcote & Star, along with Filly Brook and Solvay Society Gravity Well Brewing.

The location is also perfectly placed to enjoy the green spaces of the Olympic Park, Hackney Wick, Wanstead Flats – where you can get fabulous Sunday roasts at The Holly Tree pub – and even Walthamstow Wetlands.

There’s a range of good schools and academies nearby, with Newport Primary rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.