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Only a short stroll from Blackhorse Road Underground,
Walthamstow Market, and Walthamstow Wetlands a 211 hectare nature
reserve this characterful Victorian house promises peace and
tranquillity while being just a stones throw from excellent pubs,
eateries, and shops, all within easy commuting distance of Central
London.
The property has been within the same family for over forty
years, and the current owners have fond memories of it as a lovely
family home, now ready for the new owners to begin redesigning it
into their dream home.
As it stands, the house features a spacious living room, a
kitchen and bathroom, and two double bedrooms. However, the sizable
south facing rear garden offers plenty of potential to take the
renovation to the next level by extending to create a high spec
dining kitchen. A loft conversion could also be on the cards,
subject to planning and consent.
The house sits in a quiet cluster of residential streets lined
with trees and attractive Victorian terraced homes. Fronted by a
variegated brick exterior with stone lintels to the bay window and
entrance, the property is set behind a low brick wall and a wrought
iron gate opening to the front patio.
Fanlights on the new front door and a transom window above
illuminate the hallway beyond. Here, the high coved ceiling
continues in the living room to your right, which also features
picture rails and a double glazed canted bay window.
You can access the kitchen from the hallway or the living room,
passing a useful understairs storage cupboard. With a good range of
cupboards, an integrated cooker, a 1.5 bowl sink and space for a
laundry appliance, a freestanding fridge freezer, and a dining
table, its a comfortable size for cooking while you decide your
next steps.
Upstairs, youll find two well proportioned double bedrooms. Two
tall windows brighten the master bedroom, which has a coved ceiling
and built in storage, while a south facing window frames the garden
in the rear double. Both rooms have access to a three piece garden
facing Jack and Jill bathroom housing the boiler, which was
replaced in 2007.
Outside, the south facing garden is laid with paving and
enclosed with fencing and flowerbeds, currently planted with roses,
sunflowers, and vegetable plants such as sweetcorn and
tomatoes.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
We have enjoyed growing up in an area that is close to Central
London but quiet enough to relax and reflect. We have many fond
memories of Mum cultivating the garden and spending time with
family in the living room. Being so close to Blackhorse Road Tube
station and Walthamstow Market, while still being in a peaceful
location, has been a huge bonus.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Roma Road is a tree lined street just minutes from the beautiful
Walthamstow Wetlands, yet within quick and easy reach of vibrant
Walthamstow town centre, with its many caf©s and convenience stores
at the southern end. Walthamstow Market the longest in Europe is
also not to be missed for its fresh street food, community
entertainment and local brands.
Just down the road, youll discover some excellent waterside
pubs, including Pretty Decent Company Brewery & Taproom, Signature
Brew, Exale Taproom and Big Penny Social for music, drink, and a
buzzing atmosphere.
Meanwhile, a 30 minute stroll east will bring you to Walthamstow
Village, where youll find local favourites such as Eat17, Wildcard
Brewery, Pillars Taproom and Parish Wines. Enjoy great coffee and
pastries at Hucks Coffee on Grove Rd, fish and chips from Orford,
and wine from Gnarly Vines on Hoe Street. Youre spoilt for choice
for pubs, too, with both The Queens Arms and The Castle for Sunday
roasts.
The area has great transport links, with Blackhorse Road station
served by Victoria line trains and London Overground trains between
Gospel Oak and Barking. Walthamstow Central Underground is just a
20 minute walk, where you can hop on the Victoria line and whizz to
Liverpool St in 18 minutes. Alternatively, reach the Overground at
Walthamstow Queens Road in 22 minutes or St James Street in 17
minutes.
Fancy some fresh air? Amble to one of many open green spaces on
your doorstep, including Lea Valley Park and the 211 hectares of
Walthamstow Wetlands, an internationally important urban wetland
nature reserve providing home and shelter to a wide range of
wildlife.
In the other direction, explore Hollow Ponds, renowned for
beautiful scenery, trails, fishing, and boating opportunities. From
here, Epping Forest extends north for miles its possible to cycle
through woodland without using a road .
The area has numerous schools and nurseries, including Greenleaf
Primary, Stoneydown Park Primary, and Willowfield Secondary, all
Ofsted rated Good and within a 10 minute walk, and the Outstanding
Eden Girls School 17 minutes .
EPC Rating D
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