Four/five-bedroom Victorian terraced house
Sensitively renovated and improved
Skillfully extended interior of 1644 sq ft
Remarkably light and airy throughout
Set between Francis Road & the High Road
Fusing contemporary & traditional character
Striking southeast facing decked garden
4 minutes' walk to Overground station
This sensitively renovated four-bedroom Victorian terrace, with study and southeast facing decked garden, sits in a quiet, friendly road just moments from Leytonstone High Road Station.
The house was recently redesigned and upgraded by the current owners in conjunction with Square Mile Builders - a family run business that draws on expertise handed down over three generations from father to son. Works were undertaken with a meticulous approach and an appreciation for the existing period spaces, as well as reflecting contemporary lifestyles. By extending the traditional floor plan, the interior now measures 1644 sq ft with modifications against a crisp white palette - with bright pops of accent colours - to emphasise the flow of natural light.
Traditional and contemporary features make up the elegant and lovingly maintained facade with original tiling, double-glazed windows in the style of the original sashes, slate garden tiles and a Victorian front door. But it's the contemporary living spaces beyond the threshold where the house really sings.
To the right of the entrance hall is a dual-aspect living room that's full of Victorian volume and retains many original details. A huge bay window with plantation shutters and a cast iron fireplace are paired with original floorboards, polished and stripped, that catch the light as it moves across the room.
The excellent new dining kitchen at the rear of the ground-floor plan is designed by owners who love to cook. It's an efficient and beautiful space bathed in light throughout the day courtesy of double doors that give way to the decked garden. Oak work surfaces sit atop light-grey cabinets that aid the feeling of space, and there's potential (subject to consent) to go one step further with an extension in the side return.
You'll find two double bedrooms and a home office-cum-nursery on the first floor, each painted white and sharing a pleasant sense of scale and high ceilings. There's also a bathroom with roll-top bath and bespoke cabinetry.
Then up carpeted stairs where two further double bedrooms and a shower room await in the exceptionally well-crafted loft conversion. A rain-censored skylight in the shower room allows even more light to flow in.
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Melford Road is a quiet pocket of Leytonstone, about 12 minutes' walk from the town centre, with favourite shops and restaurants of the current owners including Dolce, The Wild Goose Bakery, Yard Sale Pizza and Theatre of Wine. Lovely Francis Road is within walking distance and has a wonderful collection of independent shops, relaxed cafes and an organic grocer.
Nearby schools with Good (or Outstanding) Ofsted ratings include Mayville Primary, Davies Lane Primary, and Connaught for Girls.
Leytonstone High Road Overground station is approximately 4 minutes' walk, while Stratford is 12 minutes by bus for serious retail, restaurant and cultural therapy at Westfield and the East Village. There's also a major transport interchange for Underground, Overground, DLR, National Rail and HS1 services.
Finally, the wild and beautiful green spaces of Wanstead flats are less than 10 minutes' walk and provide a glorious setting for relaxing - or running! - in the great outdoors.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM EELEVEN
Descriptions of the property are subjective and are used in good faith as an opinion and NOT as a statement of fact. Please make further specific enquires to ensure that our descriptions are likely to match any expectations you may have of the property. We have not tested any services, systems or appliances at this property. We strongly recommend that all the information we provide be verified by you on inspection, and by your Surveyor and Conveyancer.
