Elegant and remodelled Victorian terrace
Prime Francis Road location near Leyton tube
Four genuine double bedrooms
Creatively refurbished & extended in 2017
Family bathroom & en-suite shower room
Beautiful dining kitchen & double reception
Fantastic rooftop views across East London
Professionally-designed contemporary garden
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 successful turns that deliver a captivating home for a large modern family.
Before you even enter it's clear that something special awaits: the rebuilt garden wall in reclaimed London stocks; custom-made plantation blinds to all the front windows; an elegant high-security composite timber front door in cobalt blue... There's an inescapable air of meticulous detail and the interior lives thoroughly up to its promise.
The comprehensive refurbishment in 2017 included new wiring, plumbing, heating and boiler, with stylistic touches from a Farrow & Ball colour palette, designer column radiators and USB power sockets to various rooms.
Starting downstairs, the double reception room is an absolute delight. Running front-to-back with a street-facing bay and a door to the rear garden, the room has cool Nordic grey walls against bright white woodwork, with stripped original floorboards adding the rich warmth of timber. Bespoke floating alcove shelves sit beside a cast iron fireplace with a tiled hearth in chequerboard mosaics, while overhead are specially-commissioned cornicing and ceiling roses.
From here you move straight into the 20ft dining kitchen. A great place for family and friends to gather amid deep Hague Blue walls, the room leads directly out to the garden through sliding glass doors, with more light coming down from above through a large square skylight. Modern shaker-style units with black handles are paired with composite countertops in steel grey, with routed drainer and undermounted sink. Along with stainless steel oven, gas hob, microwave and extractor from Bosch, the integrated appliances include dishwasher, washer-dryer, tall fridge freezer and wine cooler from known brands. White metro tiles with anthracite grout and stripped original floorboards complete the look.
White-painted stairs with chrome plated rods lead upwards from the entrance hall, with cosy carpet underfoot that continues throughout the bedrooms and landings of the upper levels.
On the first floor you'll find a bedroom on the half landing that overlooks the rear garden, and a cleverly enlarged primary bedroom across the full width of the front, with a wall of fitted wardrobes.
The original middle bedroom has been divided into two and now provides a family bathroom off the landing, and an en-suite shower room to the primary bedroom. Both have a sleek, matching aesthetic including white fittings, Triton thermostatic shower units, glass shower screens, chrome taps and towel rails, floor-to-ceiling white metro wall tiles, and timber-look ceramic floor tiles.
A full staircase leads from the landing to the newly-created second floor. Here, a full conversion of the roof spaces in the rear addition and main loft includes a pair of dormer windows to create two additional double bedrooms: one on the half landing, and one at the very top from where you can marvel at the fantastic views over the neighbourhood and beyond from the Juliet balcony.
Outside, the rear garden extends to 32ft and was professionally redesigned in 2019. A high quality astroturf lawn, Indian sandstone paving and well-stocked modern timber planters create a low-maintenance and contemporary outdoor environment that benefits from evening sun and shady days - equally perfect for barbecues and paddling pools.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNER
"We'll never get bored of watching the hundreds of green parakeets fly over the garden as they commute every morning and evening. It's just remarkable to see."
THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
The street leads directly off wonderful Francis Road, one of Leyton's most constantly in-demand locations with a true urban village of independent local businesses and active community - there's even a local currency! You can look forward to the delights of Yardarm wine bar, Phlox bookstore, Marmelo Kitchen restaurant and shop, Pause yoga studio and Venner for gifts and homewares. The opulent Leyton Technical pub is just a few minutes walk, or head north for the Heathcote & Star pub and Filly Brook craft beer bar.
Local primary schools include Newport and Dawlish, along with Norlington Secondary & 6th Form for Boys.
Finally, at just 9 minutes' walk to Leyton tube (Central Line), it's light work getting to the City, West End, Canary Wharf and South Bank, as well as Stratford - just one stop away - for the beautiful Queen Elizabeth Park and serious retail therapy at Westfield.
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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.
