Forest Road, Upper Leytonstone, London, E11

Tucked in a highly-sought-after one-way street, in the popular Upper Leytonstone area between the main hubs, which are filled with fantastic shops, bars, pubs, and eateries, this two-bedroom apartment is bright, spacious and ready to move into. It also comes with off-street parking and lies just a 10-minute walk from Hollow Pond and equidistant from Leyton Midland Road station (Overground) and Leytonstone Tube.

STEP INSIDE

Passing a hedge-screened communal lawn, continue to the rear of Cherrydeal Court where there’s private parking for one vehicle. Entering the apartment, you’ll arrive in a hallway painted in Farrow & Ball ‘Strong White’ to match the décor throughout. A full-size internal picture window separates the hallway from the kitchen to promote a welcoming feel and the movement of light.

Follow the newly laid parquet flooring into the main living area, which is also lovely and bright, thanks to a leaded oriel window with a marble windowsill overlooking a communal lawn at the front. Above, a contemporary gold light fitting picks up on statement artwork designed to bring warmth and interest to this cosy sitting room and dining zone.

The adjoining open kitchen is a good size and has been fitted with a range of glossy white cabinetry with chrome handles and natural stone worktops that complement the mottled tiles underfoot. Integrated appliances include a NEFF oven with gas hob, stainless steel splashback and extractor hood, a Bosch washing machine, and a full-height fridge-freezer.

Return to the hallway to discover a luxurious bathroom lined with natural stone wall and floor tiles that backdrop a deep bath with a glass screen and rainfall shower head, a beautiful square stone basin to echo the bath, a wall-hung toilet and natural stone shelving. There’s also a window for ventilation, a mirrored cabinet, and a chrome heated towel rail.

The rest of the apartment is taken up by two double bedrooms, newly decorated with modern furniture, artwork, and soft carpets. The primary bedroom faces the rear through a broad window with fitted Venetian blinds, with the second double enjoying a view of the garden area through another leaded window with matching blinds.

GETTING AROUND

Forest Road occupies a convenient spot in Upper Leytonstone, about a 12-minute walk from Leyton Midland Road station and a similarly short distance from Leytonstone Underground (Central Line – 24 hours at weekends), making light work of getting to the City, West End, Canary Wharf and South Bank. Stratford is just two stops away with its major interchange with the DLR, Central and Jubilee lines.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

The town centre is also close by, where you’ll find local favourites on the High Road, such as The Red Lion pub, Wild Goose Bakery, Panda Dim Sum, Yard Sale Pizza, Perky Blenders coffee and plenty more besides.

Our local sellers often recommend Filly Brook, the Heathcote & Star, Nirvana Brewery, and Decanteur for drinks, as well as Burnt Smokehouse, the bar and Rear Window Restaurant at the Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel, and Homies on Donkeys for Mexican fare. Other favourites include San Marino Café for great breakfasts, Fitness Hub Leytonstone for community-based fitness classes, Primrose Florists for flowers and plants, and Noted Eel and Pie House.

Some fantastic open green spaces within walking distance include Hollow Pond (approx. 10 minutes’ walk) – the perfect place to hire row boats, and Henry Reynolds Gardens (around 20 minutes), with Wanstead Flats and Park beyond. Walk to Highams Park to visit the lake and tea hut for pizza.

Alternatively, hop onto the A12 and head down to Stratford for serious retail, restaurant and cultural therapy at Westfield and the East Village, plus the new East Bank cultural hub will soon include world-class experiences, including Sadler’s Wells East Theatre, UAL’s London College of Fashion, and the V&A East Museum.

SCHOOLS

Barclay Primary School (rated Outstanding by Ofsted) is eight minutes’ walk away. You can also reach both Gwyn Jones Primary, Leyton Sixth Form, or Leytonstone School (all Good) in just five.