Sold - Cann Hall Road, Leytonstone, London, E11
£375,000

This delightful ground-floor converted maisonette is surrounded by fantastic open spaces, independent shops, pubs and eateries. And with three stations - Leytonstone High Road, Wanstead Park (both Overground) and Forest Gate (TFL Rail/future Crossrail) - all within a 15-minute walk, you'll have hassle-free travel into and all around London. The Central Line at Leyton is a short bus ride away from the stop directly outside the apartment.

Lovingly renovated over the past three years, the interior has been completely rewired and further upgraded with double-glazed timber windows; replaced and renovated doors with new handles; and a recently-installed boiler - serviced in 2020.

The original floorboards have been stripped and are paired in the kitchen and bathroom with black hexagonal tiles with coordinating charcoal grout. Meanwhile, monochrome décor establishes a fresh modern aesthetic that's sympathetic to the building's Victorian heritage.

Enter via a tall reinforced and lockable wooden gate, which opens into a side return laid with sandstone slabs and charcoal-grey shingle.

Here you'll find your private entrance, which leads straight into a bright and stylish dining kitchen illuminated by five pendant bulbs, a glazed patio door, and two large windows above a long bamboo worktop. Capturing the morning light, the dining area is a sunny spot to brew some freshly ground coffee and has enough space for a good-sized table, as well as shelving and storage.

Installed in 2017, the kitchen has black cabinetry and handles paired with timber wall shelves to complement the worktop. Integrated appliances include an induction hob, electric oven, dishwasher and washing machine, plus room for a fridge-freezer. In the warmer months, open the frosted-glass door to the patio for barbecues and evening drinks.

Adjacent to the kitchen, the bathroom was refitted in 2017 and has stylish projecting downlights in black that contrast with the white fittings. A deep oval washbasin sits on a bamboo-topped vanity below a backlit mirrored cabinet; the bath has a glass screen and rainfall shower, and the loo is tucked into a discreet alcove. Chrome taps, crisp white wall tiles and a white heated towel rail complete the look.

A hallway connects to the bedrooms from the dining area and has a spacious cellar running below. Both bedrooms are doubles, with the smaller of the two having space for a wardrobe with a large window to the side.

At the end of the hall lies a beautiful and spacious primary bedroom which could also make an elegant formal living room. The canted bay window looks out to the front of the property and is a lovely place to read or watch the sunset's pink and orange hues stream in. Overhead, the central pendant light deserves a statement shade to dress the high ceiling and bathe your soft furnishings in a gentle glow.

Outside, a 6ft waterproofed fence encloses the south-east-facing garden, ensuring maximum privacy. Accessible from the kitchen and the side return, you can bring bikes straight in for storage, pop outside to collect herbs from the raised bed in the corner, or settle down for an alfresco meal on the sandstone terrace. At the end of the garden, a freestanding winterised cabin has lockable windows and French doors to make the perfect home office, studio, gym or summerhouse.

NOTE FROM THE OWNERS

'The garden becomes our living room in the summer - whether it's watching the bees in the lavender flowers, sitting under the umbrella reading, or having the space to do woodworking and DIY.'

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Bordering Forest Gate and Leytonstone, the location offers the best of both neighbourhoods. Enjoy fabulous variety exploring the area's thriving food and drink scene, whether it's craft beer and cocktails at Arch Rivals on Winchelsea Road, or a coffee and Danish pastry at Patch Café, just across the road in Cann Hall Park.

The Holly Tree and Forest Tavern come recommended by the current owners as lively and friendly local pubs, while Singburi and Mora on the High Road are well-loved for their respective Thai and Italian cuisine.

Alternatively, pick up lunch from Yard Sale Pizza to fuel a ramble around Jubilee Pond and Wanstead Flats - wonderful outdoor spaces whatever the season. With the Olympic Park, canals, and Hackney Marshes a short distance from Cann Hall Road, there's plenty to explore in the great outdoors.

Leytonstone High Road, Wanstead Park, and Forest Gate Overground stations can be reached by foot in around 15-minutes, with Forest Gate set to be a stop on the new Crossrail link, slashing journey times to Canary Wharf (12 mins), Bond Street (19 mins) and Heathrow Airport (47 mins).

Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' local schools include Colegrave Primary, Davies Lane Primary, and Forest Gate Community School.

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