Property description

Detailed Description

Moments from Francis Road with its eclectic mix of shops and eateries and only a 15-minute walk from Overground services, this cosy and colourful Abraham maisonette has a location in the bag. Inside, period proportions meet bright, contemporary décor to form a backdrop to two bedrooms, a recently installed kitchen and bathroom, and a separate living/dining room. An enclosed, low-maintenance garden completes this lovely Victorian home.

Since the owners moved in, they have added some thoughtful touches to enhance the generous interior space, including stripping back the doors and replacing the handles, installing a new boiler and refreshing the paintwork throughout. They are also currently planning to replace the glass panels in the colonnaded bay window, which is screened by a high hedge and an olive tree in the front garden.

Arriving at the property, step through a wrought-iron gate and follow the tiled pathway to a traditional recessed front door. Glazed inset panels and a transom window help to illuminate the hallway, which features Valspar 'Green-Eyed Lady' walls, integrated storage, and wood-effect laminate flooring that flows into the living/dining room ahead.

You'll discover an inviting primary bedroom on your right, which could easily make an elegant living room. Here, a canted bay lightens the rich-toned wood-effect laminate and Valspar 'Urbane' walls. The white picture rails and coved ceiling emphasise the ample headroom, while a picture shelf offsets the cosy colour scheme and offers an easy way to inject your personality into the space.

Behind, the second bedroom overlooks the garden and comes with a large freestanding wardrobe that complements the flooring and new shelving to the alcove. Carry on into a dining room/living area, which sits at the centre of the home. Here, a side awning window and central bulbs illuminate the white walls and ceiling, granting a feeling of openness and flow.

Besides space for a good-sized table beneath the window, you'll find wooden shelves with contrasting black brackets, an integrated recessed storage cupboard, and space for a desk next to the chimney breast.

An attractive, galley-style kitchen lies beyond. Subtle tones to the sleek glossy cabinetry and worktop blend nicely with the large blush mottled floor tiles and splashback. A burst of Wickes 'Moon Shadow' blue draws the eye to the smartly part-obscured awning window overlooking the garden greenery. Meanwhile, a stainless-steel 1.5-bowl sink chimes with a matching extractor hood, gas hob, and a new Baumatic oven. There's also space for a freestanding fridge-freezer and a washing machine.

The luxurious tiling and 'Moon Shadow' accents continue in the adjacent bathroom, which you can access through a lobby opening onto the side return. A frosted window offers light and privacy above a floating basin unit fitted with a Watersmith tap, while a chrome heated towel rail and a mirror sit conveniently beside. Tucked under an alcove, the bath also features a glass screen and a shower attachment. A modern close-coupled loo completes the suite.

Head outside onto the side return to find a wooden planter and a smaller, bespoke planter attached to the wall. The lower section of the exterior brickwork has been painted white to complement the painted fencing that surrounds the garden, which extends via a path to the rear.

Slate chippings and wooden edging around an array of mature plants provide texture, while established fig trees increase the sense of privacy and add a touch of Mediterranean style. The garden is best enjoyed from midday, when the sun hits the seating area and stays until it sets over the neighbouring flats.
A note from the owners


'Twickenham Road has provided us with the perfect first home by offering a warm, homely space in a tranquil and friendly community. We love having easy access to the garden and being in such a great location for transport links and amenities. You can find everything you need in the local area, or you can travel a little further afield to Stratford.'
In the neighbourhood


The welcoming and creative community surrounding Francis Road is renowned for its plethora of pubs and cafés, such as Heathcote and Star, Northcote, and Yardarm, as well gems like Solvay Society, Gravity Well, and Perky Blenders coffee from Leytonstone Tube station. Masala Indian on Leyton High Road, Yard Sale Pizza in Leytonstone and Zaxx on Francis Road are always reliable for a delicious takeaway.

Favourites of the current owners also include Filly Brook for delicious Japanese cuisine, good beer and wine with dj sets and vinyl setting the tone, and Morny Bakehouse, which serves delicious pastries and freshly baked treats.

There are various open green spaces to explore when you fancy some fresh air - from Wanstead Flats, Jubilee Park and Hackney Marshes to the many canal paths stretching from Limehouse basin to Tottenham Hale reservoir and beyond.

Leytonstone Tube, Leyton Midland Road and Leytonstone High Road stations are all within a 15-minute walk, while easy access to the A12 provides a straightforward route to the M25.
Amenities

Victorian ground-floor maisonette

Two double bedrooms

Private southeast-facing garden

High ceilings & period proportions

Central heating and double glazing

Close to Francis Road & green spaces

Short walk to comprehensive rail services

New Valliant boiler