Brunel Road Woodford Green , IG8 8BE

"We moved from Walthamstow a few years ago in pursuit of more space and more greenery on our doorstep and found it at this house we now call home. It's a beautiful period house, with many period features, located at the edge of Woodford Bridge, Chigwell and Roding Valley, with great neighbours, a real community atmosphere and the start of countryside on our doorstep. We have woodland and fields at the end of our road, a duck pond, Clayhall park and the Roding Valley within a 5-15 min walk from our front door. Epping Forest and the Essex countryside are a short bike ride or drive away and the roads soon open up into rolling hills. Woodford Bridge is a 5 min walk away and has all the amenities we need. We've really enjoyed the small family-run Italian restaurant around the corner from us - they do a great pizza! There are several other good restaurants and a couple of good pubs within minutes from our door. It has also been great to have the transport links into London available to us just a short distance away. We've spent the last 2 years working through the house, turning it from a 2 bed to 4 bed home to accommodate our growing family and provide us with ample space. We landscaped the rear garden and spent much of the last summer enjoying the sunshine on the decking and the patio. With the rear of the garden backing onto the local Methodist church, the garden is far less over looked than many other property's in the area. We bought this house to make our family home, to embrace the countryside on our doorstep, whilst still retaining a link to the city without the hassle of huge commutes. It's been a great home and one we will miss, but as work opportunities expand further afield, it's become time to pass our home on to someone new."