House For Sale £1,075,000
Detailed Description
This superb four-bedroom Victorian house in Bushwood, Leytonstone's most sought-after neighbourhood, is just a few minutes from the High Road, Wanstead Flats and Leytonstone tube: Ideal for contemporary family life.
Many improvements in recent years have brought the house into the modern era while preserving it's Victorian charm. The current owners installed new double-glazed timber casement windows, timber bi-folds from the kitchen to the garden and a new front door, along with a new heating system, boiler and complete rewiring. The previously extended loft has also been reconfigured and refurbished to include reclaimed timber flooring and replaced Velux windows.
Original refurbished floorboards run throughout and are complemented by stripped doors and high ceilings with beautiful coving. Cast-iron radiators, feature wallpaper, and Farrow & Ball paintwork chime beautifully with polished brass fittings, perfectly blending traditional and contemporary aesthetics.
You'll find this Victorian gem on a tree-lined street just moments from Wanstead Flats, tucked behind painted wrought-iron railings. Variegated brickwork supports the columns framing the two-storey bay window and pedimented front entrance, approached via a geometric tiled pathway which was replaced in 2020 using Winckelmans encaustic tiles.
The generous entrance hall has useful storage leading down to the basement where further storage is available. The walls are adorned with Cole & Son Prism wallpaper, while a striking cloakroom with a high-level cistern and tiled and exposed-brick walls lies just beyond.
At the front, the lovely and bright living room has a canted bay. The beautiful coving and ceiling rose are a real treat, while bespoke alcove cabinets and shelving frame the exposed brick chimney breast with a Carron wood-burning stove.
At the back of the house, the vast open-plan dining kitchen and tucked away second living area is a fantastic social space. Plenty of windows allow in lots of natural light, making this a pleasant hangout spot throughout the day, with bi-fold doors opening directly onto the patio.
Installed in the last six years, the kitchen was custom-designed with a fabulous range of wooden cabinets with white doors and brushed steel handles. Pendant lights hang above a stainless-steel topped breakfast island with a deep butler sink, while appliances include a Neff double oven, gas hob, extractor, and fridge-freezer along with a Miele dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom across the front of the house has another big bay window. Custom built wardrobes provide plenty of storage, while the mismatched timber-clad wall forms a striking backdrop to any headboard. The contemporary en suite has a close-coupled loo, vanity basin unit and tiled shower enclosure.
The second bedroom is another bright and airy double with a sash window, while the third has cheerful Lucy Tiffney Jolly Animaux wallpaper and a view over the garden.
Timber panelling in the family bathroom is paired with a charmingly decorated vintage basin and loo with a high-level cistern; a cast-iron bath with Imperial taps and telephone mixer shower; and curved shower enclosure with polished Aston Matthews brass fittings.
A full staircase rises to the second floor, where you can take in the iconic London skyline from the fourth and final double bedroom, which has storage to the eaves and an en suite cloakroom.
Outside, the 56ft south-facing garden has a side gate to the front. Enclosed by timber fencing, there's sun throughout the day, with a Fossil Mint stone terrace leading onto a lawn with bordering shrubs. A large timber-clad home work space has an extra compartment for storing bikes and equipment.
A note from the owners
'The sense of community in Hartley Road and the wider Bushwood area is really very special. We've never lived anywhere where people are so friendly and engaged in community life.'
In the neighbourhood
Bushwood has a wonderful mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, who are quickly welcomed into its vibrant community.
The house is just a 5-minute walk from High Road, with its cluster of local favourite hangouts including The Birds and The Red Lion pubs, Wild Goose Bakery (try the carrot cake), and Bushwood's excellent local tavern, The North Star. The current owners also rave over Singburi - an outstanding Thai restaurant; Panda Dim Sum; and To Be Consumed - a great wine bar and deli that hosts a Friday night pop-up from
Mexican Fried Chicken.
Also really close are Wanstead's bars and restaurants - Provender and Bombetta are favourites - and the artisanal scene at Forest Gate (check out Arch Rivals, Burgess & Hall and The Wanstead Tap).
Burn off all those calories with a stroll around Wanstead Flats and Park, or go for a run around Henry Reynolds Gardens (c.5 mins). The Olympic Park and Hackney Wick also offer plenty of outdoor activities, with major retail therapy waiting at Westfield Stratford. Wanstead High Street has a Ginger Pig Butchery and a host of fabulous independent businesses. Wanstead Park provides a fantastic destination for Sunday afternoon strolls.
Leytonstone tube (Central Line) is around a 9-minute walk, while nearby schools include the Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Aldersbrook Primary school, 'Outstanding' Davies Lane and 'Good' George Tomlinson Primary
This superb four-bedroom Victorian house in Bushwood, Leytonstone's most sought-after neighbourhood, is just a few minutes from the High Road, Wanstead Flats and Leytonstone tube: Ideal for contemporary family life.
Many improvements in recent years have brought the house into the modern era while preserving it's Victorian charm. The current owners installed new double-glazed timber casement windows, timber bi-folds from the kitchen to the garden and a new front door, along with a new heating system, boiler and complete rewiring. The previously extended loft has also been reconfigured and refurbished to include reclaimed timber flooring and replaced Velux windows.
Original refurbished floorboards run throughout and are complemented by stripped doors and high ceilings with beautiful coving. Cast-iron radiators, feature wallpaper, and Farrow & Ball paintwork chime beautifully with polished brass fittings, perfectly blending traditional and contemporary aesthetics.
You'll find this Victorian gem on a tree-lined street just moments from Wanstead Flats, tucked behind painted wrought-iron railings. Variegated brickwork supports the columns framing the two-storey bay window and pedimented front entrance, approached via a geometric tiled pathway which was replaced in 2020 using Winckelmans encaustic tiles.
The generous entrance hall has useful storage leading down to the basement where further storage is available. The walls are adorned with Cole & Son Prism wallpaper, while a striking cloakroom with a high-level cistern and tiled and exposed-brick walls lies just beyond.
At the front, the lovely and bright living room has a canted bay. The beautiful coving and ceiling rose are a real treat, while bespoke alcove cabinets and shelving frame the exposed brick chimney breast with a Carron wood-burning stove.
At the back of the house, the vast open-plan dining kitchen and tucked away second living area is a fantastic social space. Plenty of windows allow in lots of natural light, making this a pleasant hangout spot throughout the day, with bi-fold doors opening directly onto the patio.
Installed in the last six years, the kitchen was custom-designed with a fabulous range of wooden cabinets with white doors and brushed steel handles. Pendant lights hang above a stainless-steel topped breakfast island with a deep butler sink, while appliances include a Neff double oven, gas hob, extractor, and fridge-freezer along with a Miele dishwasher, washing machine and dryer.
Upstairs, the primary bedroom across the front of the house has another big bay window. Custom built wardrobes provide plenty of storage, while the mismatched timber-clad wall forms a striking backdrop to any headboard. The contemporary en suite has a close-coupled loo, vanity basin unit and tiled shower enclosure.
The second bedroom is another bright and airy double with a sash window, while the third has cheerful Lucy Tiffney Jolly Animaux wallpaper and a view over the garden.
Timber panelling in the family bathroom is paired with a charmingly decorated vintage basin and loo with a high-level cistern; a cast-iron bath with Imperial taps and telephone mixer shower; and curved shower enclosure with polished Aston Matthews brass fittings.
A full staircase rises to the second floor, where you can take in the iconic London skyline from the fourth and final double bedroom, which has storage to the eaves and an en suite cloakroom.
Outside, the 56ft south-facing garden has a side gate to the front. Enclosed by timber fencing, there's sun throughout the day, with a Fossil Mint stone terrace leading onto a lawn with bordering shrubs. A large timber-clad home work space has an extra compartment for storing bikes and equipment.
A note from the owners
'The sense of community in Hartley Road and the wider Bushwood area is really very special. We've never lived anywhere where people are so friendly and engaged in community life.'
In the neighbourhood
Bushwood has a wonderful mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, who are quickly welcomed into its vibrant community.
The house is just a 5-minute walk from High Road, with its cluster of local favourite hangouts including The Birds and The Red Lion pubs, Wild Goose Bakery (try the carrot cake), and Bushwood's excellent local tavern, The North Star. The current owners also rave over Singburi - an outstanding Thai restaurant; Panda Dim Sum; and To Be Consumed - a great wine bar and deli that hosts a Friday night pop-up from
Mexican Fried Chicken.
Also really close are Wanstead's bars and restaurants - Provender and Bombetta are favourites - and the artisanal scene at Forest Gate (check out Arch Rivals, Burgess & Hall and The Wanstead Tap).
Burn off all those calories with a stroll around Wanstead Flats and Park, or go for a run around Henry Reynolds Gardens (c.5 mins). The Olympic Park and Hackney Wick also offer plenty of outdoor activities, with major retail therapy waiting at Westfield Stratford. Wanstead High Street has a Ginger Pig Butchery and a host of fabulous independent businesses. Wanstead Park provides a fantastic destination for Sunday afternoon strolls.
Leytonstone tube (Central Line) is around a 9-minute walk, while nearby schools include the Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' Aldersbrook Primary school, 'Outstanding' Davies Lane and 'Good' George Tomlinson Primary
