If you’re a first-time buyer eyeing up Walthamstow — recently crowned by The Times as the best place to live and praised for being “diverse, vibrant, and cool without being frosty” — you’ll know it’s got plenty to offer. From lively cafés and independent shops to leafy parkland and handsome period homes, it’s a neighbourhood that draws people in and makes them want to stay.
This beautifully presented one-bedroom flat sits on a quiet, well-regarded residential street, just a short walk from the much-loved Lloyd Park. With excellent transport links at Walthamstow Central just 15-minute walk away, you’re effortlessly connected by overground and underground lines and loads of bus routes.
IF YOU LIVED HERE...
Behind the secure gates of this low-rise building — designed to blend neatly with the surrounding Victorian homes — you’ll find a bright and well-laid-out second-floor apartment offering 564 sq ft of light-filled living space on a quiet residential street.
Inside your front door, a short flight of stairs leads up past a window-lit landing, where a built-in storage cupboard makes clever use of space.
The open-plan reception/kitchen/diner is the showpiece. A bay window to the front floods the room with light, bouncing across oak chevron flooring that runs seamlessly through the space. The U-shaped kitchen makes a striking impression with midnight-blue cabinetry, thick wooden worktops, and a recessed Belfast sink beneath a Velux window. Another Velux in the reception area adds even more daylight.
The generous double bedroom spans the length of the apartment, with built-in storage that combines open hanging rails and cupboards. Dual-aspect windows — another bay to the front and a Velux opposite — keep it bright from morning to evening, with the east-facing aspect catching the first light of the day.
The bathroom features a full-sized bath with an overhead shower, perfect for both long soaks and quick refreshes. Sandy-toned wall tiles bring warmth, while the bold chequerboard floor adds character. A Velux above the bath offers sky views and plenty of natural light.
Outside, there’s residents’ off-street parking, so you’ll never be circling for a space, plus a dedicated secure external lock-up for tools, or whatever else you want to keep safe and out of the way.
WHAT ELSE?
- Located in one of the most desirable areas, this home is close to Lloyd Park and all its amenities. Whether it’s a game on the tennis or basketball courts, a workout at the outdoor gym, a visit to the Saturday market, or a quiet stroll through the William Morris Gallery, there are plenty of options to suit everyone.
- Forest Road has the convenience of a range of shops, both local and national, while nearby Hoe Street is home to a vibrant mix of restaurants and bars.
- The area’s transportation services are good, particularly Walthamstow Central Station, which runs an Overground and Victoria Line service delivering direct links to Central London and is just a 15-minute walk away.
- The A406 (North Circular) provides easy road access to Central and North London and is only 0.4 miles to the northeast of the property.
Features
- One Bedroom Apartment
- Well Presented
- Short Walk to Lloyd Park
- Secure Gated Development
- Ideal for First Time Buyers
Leasehold
107
£2400
£200
Rooms
5.23 x 2.72m (17'1" x 8'11")
17’2 "
3.26 x 1.49m (10'8" x 4'10")
10’7 "
2.83 x 1.70m (9'3" x 5'6")
9’3 "
4.56 x 4.64m (14'11" x 15'2")
15 "
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a word from the owners...
"We’ve absolutely loved living in this flat. The space is filled with natural light thanks to the many windows, creating a bright and uplifting environment all year round. Over the years, we’ve added touches that have made it even more enjoyable – a brand-new kitchen and beautiful wood flooring across the stairs, hall, lounge, and kitchen. It’s tucked away on a very quiet road, so there’s a real sense of peace, yet we’re close to amazing green spaces. We often cycle over to Epping Forest and Walthamstow Wetlands, enjoy picnics in Lloyd Park, and take evening strolls nearby – having our own private bike shed has made getting out and about so easy. Whether enjoying the sunshine streaming through the windows in summer or the cosy warmth in winter, this flat has been a truly happy home for us."
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Our Local Guide:
Walthamstow
Situated on the edge of spacious Epping Forest, but every inch urban London, Walthamstow is one of those rare locations where you can have your (artisan) cake and eat it too.
Built from proper East End roots, the rapidly expanding community has transformed the area into a buzzy, creative hub and destination in its own right, making Walthamstow’s close proximity to central London less relevant than it perhaps once was (although if you must leave, it’s only a short hop on the Victoria line or London Overground). In fact, these days you’re more likely to see daytrippers coming into the area, keen to sample its varied offerings of food, drink, culture and green space. However, lucky locals get the added benefit of being part of a genuinely cheery community – and amongst the first to know about that latest hot new opening.
Area Guide
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Places + wonders
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Features + Perks
Transport links
With Victoria line trains now running every 100 seconds, Walthamstow sits at the top of the second most frequent line IN THE WORLD. On it you can travel to Oxford Circus in just 19 mins (and always get a seat). Or get to Liverpool Street in 18 mins on the Overground.
Green open spaces
Waltham Forest has more green space than any other borough north of the Thames. We’ve got the sprawling Marshes, the Ponds and the Forest, not to mention dog and family-friendly parks scattered with playgrounds, outdoor gyms and picnic spots.
Family fun
There’s a reason families flock to Walthamstow - we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to fun kids’ activities, but Fellowship Square might be the icing on the cake with its all-singing, all-dancing splashtastic fountain.
Schools
Walthamstow Primaries with the highest Ofsted rating include Barclay, St Mary’s CofE and South Grove, while secondaries Frederick Bremer, Walthamstow Academy are ‘good’, and Walthamstow School for Girls ‘outstanding’. Top marks, Walthamstow schools.
Art & Culture
Waltham Forest was the first ever Mayor’s London Borough of Culture in 2019, which regenerated the local creative community. But Walthamstow has actually nurtured a lively arts scene for decades, with international names such as Grayson Perry and Peter Blake having worked on their craft here.
Beresford Road, E17 4LW
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