You‘ll find this lovely two-bedroom first-floor period conversion just moments from a scattering of independent shops, open green spaces and a mere 13-minute train journey from Liverpool Street via Forest Gate station.
Enjoying a private 38ft garden, the home‘s well-considered, contemporary colour palette meets traditional details to create a welcoming atmosphere.
From the street, you‘re met by a traditional Victorian London Brick exterior with white-painted lintels, while a low brick wall with a wrought-iron gate and railings frames the front garden. A traditional terracotta tiled path continues to the four-panelled solid wooden front door, which opens to a communal lobby.
Inside, the private internal entrance reveals wood-clad stairs with traditional spindles and a polished bannister rail, rising to a soft white painted hallway. Factory-style and glass pendant lights are a stylish touch here, while a good-sized cupboard provides plenty of storage.
On the upper landing, the front-facing primary bedroom features a coved ceiling, calming cashmere painted walls, and a soft grey carpet underfoot, all lit by a large wooden sash window. A full bank of bespoke mirrored wardrobes offers ample storage, while thoughtful extra details include a copper curtain pole, a low pendant fitting and a traditional-style toggle light switch.
To your left, the versatile second bedroom is currently set up as a work-from-home space. It shares a similarly peaceful colour scheme, including a coved ceiling, wooden flooring, a copper curtain pole and a toggle light switch. Floating shelves to both alcoves complete the space.
The wooden flooring flows into the spacious living room opposite, which enjoys views down to the garden through a large sash window. You‘ll discover a coved ceiling, a column-style radiator, an antique brass toggle light switch and two statement copper and glass pendants, but the star of the show is a beautiful pewter-coloured period fire surround with a black stone hearth. There‘s lots of storage here too, with an original walk-in cupboard to one corner and bespoke cupboards and floating shelves framing the chimney breast on both sides.
Beyond lies the bathroom, which has been recently renovated with elegant traditional-style fittings, including a Burlington Edwardian basin with chrome washstand below the window; a wall-mounted chrome towel rail radiator; and a matching Burlington medium-level toilet with a ceramic cistern, traditional lever flush and striking ornate chrome brackets. White metro tiles provide the backdrop to a roll-top bath with black claw feet beneath a large rainfall shower and hinged screen. D©cor-wise, the dusky pink walls and ceiling, coupled with the penny-style hexagon floor, give the room a modern edge.
Continue down the hallway to a dual-aspect kitchen lit by adjustable spotlights, a long side window, and a partially-glazed back door with views of the patio and garden below. White Shaker-style units with aged bronze handles pair with a solid wood worktop, white walls, and wood flooring for a bright and airy Scandi feel. The well-planned layout includes a peninsula with room to seat two, a ceramic butler sink with chrome mixer tap, an oven, and a four-ring gas hob with a clear glass splashback and steel overhead extractor. There‘s also room for a fridge-freezer and an appliance.
The back door leads to a metal staircase descending to a private paved patio area. The grassy lawn beyond extends to 38ft, and is bordered by wood fencing to the right, while foliage-filled flowerbeds run along a brick wall adorned with climbing plants to the left. You‘ll also find a second patio area at the end of the garden and a white-painted corner summerhouse.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Just down the road, the beautiful Wanstead Flats and Jubilee Pond provide a delightful environment to picnic, jog, or simply surround yourself with nature and wildlife. Explore further afield cycling to Hollow Ponds and onto Epping Forest.
Forest Gate‘s recent renaissance has created a thriving community of independent local businesses. Among the other great places to eat and drink in the neighbourhood are Wanstead Tap for craft beer, Giovannas Deli & Wine Bar for exceptional pizza, and Fiore Truck for more excellent Italian cuisine.
Our local sellers have highly recommended Joyau wine bar under Forest Gate Arches (theres also a new wellness and workout space here E7 Movement); Singburi for Thai; Dina for craft beer and natural wines, and Caner Supermarket, probably the best corner shop in London.
Other local favourites are Forest Gate Tavern (recently refurbished and has a new menu and live music) and Ramble (famed for its cinnamon buns). Mora serves authentic, fresh pasta and Wanstead Kitchen on nearby Pevensey Road is also excellent.
Forest Gate train station is a 10-minute walk. From here, you can take the new Crossrail link, racing you to Liverpool Street (13 mins), Canary Wharf (17 mins), Bond Street (21 mins) and Heathrow Airport (46 mins).
Stratford‘s major interchange just two stops away for Queen Elizabeth Park and retail therapy at Westfield and foodie delights in the East Village, including Mother Kellys Taproom, Fish House (for great fish and chips) and Appetite, an Italian butcher and deli. Here youll find connections to the DLR, Central and Jubilee Lines. Alternatively, take a break to the Kent coast from Stratford International and out to Whitstable, Margate, Deal, or even Rye.
Wanstead Park Overground station is just a 12-minute walk away connecting Barking to Gospel Oak via Walthamstow, with a handy change to the Victoria Line at Blackhorse Road.
Local schools that are Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding‘ and Good include The Jenny Hammond Primary, Colegrave Primary, Davies Lane Primary, Forest Gate Community School, Odessa Infant School, and Maryland Primary.
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