St. Georges Road, Leyton, E10 5RQ

A beautifully appointed three bedroom Victorian family classic, with a wealth of social space, vintage features and vibrant, characterful colour schemes throughout. Perfectly placed for the bars and cafes of Francis Road, and the fast and direct Central line connections of Leyton tube. You have over 1000 square feet to stretch out in here, including a huge kitchen and dedicated study. With the loft unconverted you have the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of your neighbours and add your own whole new storey (subject to the usual permissions). Francis Road is on your doorstep and still E10’s most sought after social hub even as the area goes from strength to strength. Day to day necessities and special occasion delights rub shoulders here, while the City and West End are both close at hand thanks to Leyton tube. YOUR NEW HOME Wonderfully realised throughout, the generous proportions of the period have been put to excellent and imaginative use. As you enter the hallway, original mouldings run overhead while vintage geometric patterns flow underfoot, giving way to expertly restored original timber floorboards in the 120 square foot front lounge to your left. In here you have striking royal blue paintwork, vintage mouldings overhead and a classic mantelpiece taking centre stage. Next door reception two serves as that dedicated study, an essential addition for home workers that could just as easily be used as a second social space, with high ceilings and another original, gorgeous ironwork hearth. To the rear, your kitchen comes in at more than 200 square feet, with vintage style vinyl underfoot and floods of natural light from the dual aspect, including a broad bow window down one side and twin kitchen sink views of the garden. Paintwork is apple green, cabinets are country cream under dark timber effect worktops and there’s some large format letterbox tilework above the counters. Step out into the garden from here, for an expertly arranged, low maintenance mix of patio and planters. There’s mature greenery, a scattering of pots and a large shed; fully powered and insulated with an extractor fan; ideal for turning to all manner of uses. Back inside and the ground floor is completed by a handy guest WC and shower room, while upstairs your principal bedroom sits to the front at an impressive 150 square feet. Bay windowed and bright, with more original timber floorboards, another vintage hearth and built in wardrobe it’s all topped off by a charming sky blue colour scheme. Bedroom two is another double, high ceilinged and bright with whitewashed vintage floors, a jet back hearth and its own built-in wardrobe. To the rear bedroom three is softly carpeted in grey, with more apple green paintwork, a blank hearth and garden views. Your family bathroom completes things in luxurious marbled tilework from top to bottom, with underfloor heating and a walk in rainfall shower. Finally, with all the loft space so far untouched, you could potentially follow in the footsteps of your neighbours and add your own full Dormer extension, making this a home that can grow with you and yours. YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD Leyton’s café capital of Francis Road is right on your doorstep, just a few footsteps away. Here you’ll find superb vintages and deli delicacies at Yardarm, expert artisanal brews at Albert & Francis and regular community events at the Northcote Arms – your lovely new local with a tremendous beer garden. There’s also the thriving KERB street market every Saturday, great for fresh produce. When it comes to nature you have the landscaped greenery of Coronation Gardens and the playgrounds of Sidmouth Park just moments away, while if you really want to stretch your legs the woodlands of Epping Forest and the open wilderness of Hackney Marshes are both within reach. Parents will be pleased to discover an excellent choice of primary schools within walking distance, including the Newport and Willowbrook primaries (both rated ‘Outstanding’ at their latest inspections). The capital is close at hand too – Leyton tube is barely five minutes on foot for the Central line and speedy, direct connections to both the City and West End. Liverpool Street is ten minutes direct, Oxford Circus just twenty. Finally there’s plenty more to keep you local. The railway arches of nearby Leyton Midland Road station are home to an ever-increasing range of wining and dining establishments, including the award winning Burnt Smokehouse and the original Perky Blenders Café. You can also catch Suffragette line trains directly to Barking Riverside, for the River Thames.

EPC Rating: D