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This charming two bedroom Victorian mid terrace house lies in
the peaceful tree lined Lanes area of Forest Gate, a 17 minute walk
from Crossrail services to Central London, while the vast green
walking, running, and cycling havens of Wanstead Flats, Wanstead
Park, and Hollow Ponds are right on your doorstep.
Trumpington Road is tucked away in a low traffic neighbourhood
near the areas most popular shops and bars. As you arrive at the
property, youll spot a beautiful ash tree that keeps the front cool
in the summer and contrasts against a red brick exterior trimmed
with a colonnaded bay window and entranceway with foliage
capitals.
Screened behind a low brick wall, the front patio houses a
lockable rack, so you can secure your bikes before stepping through
a traditional navy blue front door with chrome furniture and
numbered transom above.
Inside, industrial style wall mounted bulbs and a cast iron
radiator offset grey walls that continue throughout the ground
floor and rich toned exposed floorboards that run into the
reception rooms. The chequerboard tiles to the porch area repeat in
the feature fireplace in the living room to your left. This adjoins
the hall to allow the maximum amount of natural light in through
the front door and a charming bay window fitted with wooden
plantation shutters. Youll also find a useful built in cupboard and
shelves on one side of the fireplace.
Behind, youll discover a cosy dining room warmed by another cast
iron radiator, where characterful ceiling panelling complements
floor to ceiling integrated cupboards and full height bookshelves.
Theres also more storage space in the understairs cupboard.
Meanwhile, a tall glazed door draws in light from the southeast
facing garden to illuminate meal times and gatherings, along with a
large central pendant bulb.
The underfloor heated kitchen lies just beyond. Laid out in the
galley style, its spacious and has plenty of in built, soft grey
cabinetry with wooden worktops and practical storage, including a
spice drawer and cutlery drawer under the hob.
Brightened by downlights, a large side window above the 1.5 bowl
sink, and a glazed garden door, it features an integrated Bosch
oven and microwave, a gas hob with extractor hood, a hidden Beko
fridge freezer new in July 2022 , a concealed Blomberg dishwasher
and washing machine new in September 2023 , plus a Vaillant boiler
is housed here. Some lights were also replaced in August 2023.
The period sensitive patterned floor tiles and a modern white
metro tiled splashback pair before flowing into the bathroom, which
recently had new lower glazing installed. Underfloor heating
ensures a comfortable temperature for luxuriating in the double
ended tub with a handheld shower attachment and mounted heated
towel rail or the walk in rainfall shower. A modern basin vanity
unit with a mirrored cabinet above provides storage, while a back
to wall toilet completes the suite.
Between the living and dining rooms, the staircase rises to the
first floor, where white neutral painted walls flow throughout and
cream carpet underfoot runs into both double bedrooms, connected by
stripped wood doors to a landing with loft access. The primary
bedroom has a pleasant view of the ash tree at the front through
two large windows with slatted roller blinds, while bedroom two
overlooks the garden through a window with a fitted blind and new
lower glazing. It also comes with built in storage.
Outside, a wide side return leads to a low maintenance, sunny
southeast facing garden enclosed by overlap and closeboard fence
panels. Laid with attractive stone tiles, the garden has a relaxing
courtyard feel that would suit a Mediterranean style planting
scheme, pot plants, and growing herbs and vegetables. Theres also a
useful wooden shed in the back corner.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We‘ve loved living in such a beautiful house. It‘s got
everything you‘d need a dining area and south facing garden to host
friends and family; plenty of space for working from home; access
to amazing green spaces; and a welcoming community. We love running
and cycling and feel very lucky to have lived so close to Wanstead
Flats, Wanstead Park and Epping Forest. There are many amazing
places to eat and drink on the doorstep for somewhere so green. The
Elizabeth Line, which means you can be in central London in 35
minutes, is also nearby.
It is a brilliant area to live year round. In the winter, we
camp out in the heated beer garden at the Holly Tree and warm up
with coffee from Wild Goose Arches. In spring, we admire the
bluebells at Wanstead Park and watch the birds migrate back to the
pond. At the end of the road, Pretty Decent taproom has a community
focused vibe, where everyone sits outside in summer next to the
tree. Come autumn, we take the Central line up to Loughton to go
mushroom spotting in Epping Forest as the leaves brown.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Just beyond the end of the street, the beautiful Wanstead Flats and
Jubilee Pond provide a delightful environment to picnic, jog, or
simply surround yourself with nature and wildlife. On the weekend,
you can always head over nearby Queen Elizabeth Park at
Stratford.
The current owners also love exploring further afield, cycling
to Leytonstone in under 10 minutes before catching the Central Line
to Loughton, Theydon or Epping you can also walk the whole way from
the house through the forest to Epping and get the Tube back.
Alternatively, take a break to the Kent coast from Stratford
International and out to Whitstable, Margate, Deal, or even
Rye.
Forest Gate train station is a 17 minute walk. From here, you can
take the new Crossrail link, racing you to Canary Wharf 12 mins ,
Bond Street 19 mins and Heathrow Airport 47 mins . You can also
reach Liverpool Street in 12 minutes, stopping at Stratford‘s major
interchange just two stops away. Here, you‘ll find connections to
the DLR, Central and Jubilee Lines, plus retail therapy at
Westfield and foodie delights in the East Village, including Mother
Kellys Taproom, Fish House for great fish and chips and Appetite,
an Italian butcher and deli.
Trumpington Road is just a 14 minute walk from Wanstead Park
Overground station, connecting Barking to Gospel Oak via
Walthamstow, with a handy change to the Victoria Line at Blackhorse
Road.
Our local sellers have highly recommended the Wild Goose Bakery for
a cheeky croissant; Joyau wine bar under Forest Gate Arches theres
also a new wellness and workout space here E7 Movement ; The
Leytonstone Tavern; The Pretty Decent Beer Co taproom; Singburi for
Thai; Dina for craft beer and natural wines, and Caner Supermarket,
probably the best corner shop in London.
Other local favourites are Forest Gate Tavern recently
refurbished and has a new menu and live music and Ramble famed for
its cinnamon buns . Mora serves authentic, fresh pasta, and the
Holly Tree pub has a working miniature railway to amuse children of
all ages. Wanstead Kitchen on nearby Pevensey Road is also
excellent.
Forest Gate‘s recent renaissance has created a thriving community
of independent local businesses. Among the other great places to
eat and drink in the neighbourhood are Wanstead Tap for craft beer,
Giovannas Deli & Wine Bar for exceptional pizza, and Fiore Truck
for more excellent Italian cuisine.
Local schools that are Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding‘ and Good include
The Jenny Hammond Primary, Colegrave Primary, Davies Lane Primary,
Forest Gate Community School, Odessa Infant School, and Maryland
Primary.
EPC Rating D
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