A Victorian cottage offering two bedrooms, a private south-facing garden and the security of freehold ownership. This chain-free home presents an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to take on a project, with plenty of potential to rework and personalise throughout. The existing layout provides a solid starting point for improvement, while the garden adds valuable outdoor appeal. Set close to the open green spaces of Wanstead Flats and within easy reach of Leytonstone Station, it is well placed for both everyday living and onward travel. A period property with strong fundamentals and the chance to create something entirely your own.
IF YOU LIVED HERE…
A traditional brick-built frontage with a balanced, well-proportioned appearance sits comfortably within the terrace, giving the building a quietly confident presence from the street and an appealing sense of arrival.
Inside, the ground floor is arranged around a kitchen, living and dining area that naturally becomes the hub of the home. With a broad footprint and good daylight throughout, it offers plenty of flexibility for reworking the layout to suit modern living, while a door opening onto the garden creates a natural connection between indoors and out. The bathroom is also positioned on this level and benefits from a generous layout that lends itself easily to redesign, offering the opportunity to introduce a contemporary finish without compromise. To the rear, the garden has a pleasing sense of depth and privacy, providing a solid base for landscaping, outdoor dining, or a more relaxed planted setting.
Upstairs, a central landing leads to two double bedrooms, both enjoying good proportions and original wooden floorboards that bring character and warmth. These rooms feel adaptable and balanced, allowing for flexibility in their arrangement. Overall, the house offers strong fundamentals in terms of layout, proportions and potential, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to create a thoughtfully finished home tailored to their own style.
Beyond the front door, the surrounding neighbourhood offers a lively mix of everyday convenience and much-loved local favourites. Leytonstone High Road is close by, lined with independent spots such as Wild Goose Bakery, known for its artisanal breads and pastries, and Bocca Bocca, a go-to for relaxed Italian dining and neighbourhood atmosphere, alongside a range of useful local amenities. For a morning coffee before heading outdoors, Tamping Grounds sits on the route to Wanstead Flats, part of the wider Epping Forest and ideal for long walks and open skies. Closer to home, Leytonstone Tavern offers a welcoming setting for food and drinks, while Francis Road adds to the appeal with its pedestrianised feel, weekend market and well-regarded spots including Marmelo Kitchen, celebrated for its seasonal menus, and the Northcote Arms, known for its classic pub setting and popular dining room.
WHAT ELSE?
Transport connections are another strong draw. Leytonstone High Road Station is around a 9 minute walk away, providing regular Overground services. Both Leytonstone and Leyton Station are reachable in around 15 minutes on foot, offering Central line access for straightforward journeys across the city.
Features
- Victorian Cottage
- Two Bedrooms
- Private Garden
- Freehold
- Chain Free
- Lots of potential
- Close to Wanstead Flats
- Close to Leytonstone Station
- South Facing Garden
Rooms
6.20 x 4.36 (20'4" x 14'3")
20’3 "
3.34 x 2.12 (10'11" x 6'11")
11 "
3.04 x 4.36 (9'11" x 14'3")
10 "
3.06 x 4.36 (10'0" x 14'3")
10 "
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a word from the owner...
"I’ve lived here for 25 years, and leave reluctantly as I love my house and some of the best neighbours you could ask for. I am relocating to near my family but will miss this area and the people and facilities it offers."
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Our Local Guide:
Leytonstone
There’s more to Leytonstone than first meets the eye. Say the name to one person and they might think of the grand houses around Hollow Ponds, while say it to someone else and they’ll mention burgeoning South Leytonstone, or maybe the popular Bushwood. There are many different pockets, but they’re all united by the same inclusive community who recognise that it’s the balance of it all that makes Leytonstone so great.
The centre is arguably the high street with its eclectic shops and eateries, but you only have to venture slightly further away and you’ll come across hidden gems like bar Filly Brook on Grove Green Road, music venue Luna Lounge in Bushwood, or the The Hitchcock Hotel in Upper Leytonstone. Travel a little beyond and you’ll find further contrast with the vast green space that Hollow Ponds and the Wanstead Flats provide. Simply put, you’ll never get bored in Leytonstone.
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Transport links
Just two stops from Stratford, Leytonstoners can nip to the Kent coast with surprising ease, but Central London or the City on the tube might be more useful - the former takes about 25 mins and the latter 15 mins. Easy.
Great Pubs
Too many pubs to choose from… What a problem to have. With The Red Lion, Heathcote and Star, The Hitchcock Hotel, The North Star, Leytonstone Tavern, locals are spoilt for choice. Better bring your pub crawl A-game if you visit.
Plenty of period property
Despite all the urban bustle, Leytonstone has an abundance of wide, tree-lined streets brimming Victorian and Edwardian property, ranging from the grand homes in Upper Leytonstone, a stone’s throw from Hollow Ponds, to the many terraces of South Leytonstone, and the popular community of Bushwood with its active residents’ association.
Harrow Road, E11 3PS
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