Vivian Road, Bow, E3

An elegant Victorian periodhouse, thoughtfully renovated to enhance its original character with quality cabinetryand carefully chosen fittings to create a desirable three-bedroom three storeyhome of over 1,464 square feet with a stylish interior and exterior. Pleasewatch our video to appreciate this house and garden.Located on a quiet, soughtafter, tree lined street in the Driffield Road Conservation Area. The currentowners purchased this property in 2018 having fully renovated the house and gardenin the interim to make it into an attractive family home.HighlightsThe result is an elegant Victorianexterior and interior with enhanced original features. This is complemented bythe clean modern design and function of the spacious and unique kitchen on thelower ground floor. There is a marvellous stone section of the kitchen wall,believed to be made from large stones reclaimed from a local church at sometime in the past.The period through loungehas original marble working fireplaces. A master bedroom, a second double bedroomon the first floor, with the third double bedroom at the rear of the house onthe raised ground floor with french doors onto the rear garden. A spacious new familybathroom with a huge stone bath, walk in shower and bespoke double sink and storagecupboards. There is sizeable office, ideal for working from home, and WC alsoon the ground floor. Throughout the house, the originalfloorboards and panelling has been sanded, filled, highlighting their woodgrain.All interior doors and stained glass are original. Tall ceilings, of course, manywith the original cornicing. Lovely use of period paintcolours throughout along with high quality architectural light fittings by Corstonand Buster + Punch lighting. As well as Phillps Hue smart lighting in thekitchen and lounges.Future potentialBoth neighbouring houseshave built new second floors with mansard roofs complying with the localauthority conservation area guidelines. Subject to the necessary planning and buildingregulations, it should be possible for a future owner to achieve the same andcreate another floor. The accommodationPart of a pair of houseswith elegant facades, period railings, cleaned brickwork, brick arched firstfloor sash windows, a triple sliding sash window on the ground floor. Elegantmortar work including keystones in the two arches and a recessed porch.Period front door with fanlight, hallway with sanded original floorboards, staircase and panelling andceiling cornicing. At the end of the hallway is a full height storage cupboardwith a smaller one above opposite the ground floor WC complete with its ownwindow.The double reception roomhas an original triple sliding box sash window complete with internal shutters,two original working marble fireplaces, which are set off beautifully against thegreen paintwork, sanded floorboards and ceiling cornicing. There are doubledoors complete with stained glass to separate these rooms if required.Downstairs to the open plankitchen dining room, with its wonderful juxtaposition with the originalstaircase, large fireplace and the huge block stone wall against the immaculatekitchen with its Neolith (sintered stone) worktops and micro cement floor. Abespoke fitted kitchen with quality Miele and Neff appliances including a winefridge. This is a generous sized room ideal for entertaining with a substantialkitchen island and half of the room providing lots of space for a dining table.The sink is under the sash window on the front elevation. An important featureis the fully glazed door to the rear for natural light which opens onto a flightof exterior steps up to the rear garden, making a connection between thekitchen and garden, which is ideal for entertaining.The Valliant gas boiler isin the storage room accessed at the front of the kitchen and located under the frontpath, which also houses the utility meters and the consumer unit.At the rear on the groundfloor, there is a generous sized home office/study complete with its own sashwindow. There is a door to the rear into the third double bedroom which has a sashwindow to the side, a large skylight, its own wash basin, and french doors ontothe rear garden.The rear garden is adelight, it has been landscaped designed, has huge ceramic tiled slab flooring,with a rear area made of clay pavers with an architectural wooden farmwork whichsupports some lovely climbing plants as well as defining a seating area with aHerschel heater attached. It is beautifully planted and is a picture this timeof year. It is South West facing.The first-floor landingmakes an impression with its dark colour, light-coloured sanded stairs andfloorboards and gorgeous feature light fitting by Buster + Punch.The master bedroom is againelegant with its two arched sliding box sash windows, two fitted cupboards and anotherfeature fireplace.The second double bedroomis a good size with a full height fitted cupboard and sash window.The family bathroom is animpressive and large bathroom with a Fired Earth terracotta tiled floor withunder floor heating. Bespoke cabinetry with a double sink unit a large walk-inshower, a generous sized freestanding stone bath, with quality fittings throughout.Vendors Situation: Noonward chain. Tenure:Freehold The Roman Road and VictoriaPark NeighbourhoodThis sought afterneighbourhood is a thriving, highly desirable and lively place to live, withgood schools, beautiful green spaces and a well-known food and drink culture.The excellent transport links provide easy access to the City, Canary Wharf andbeyond, making it an ideal location for professionals and families alike. Vivian Road and the otherVictorian streets of the Driffield Road Conservation area are not only anarchitectural delight, but they are very friendly and have a strong communityfeel, and the house is in the catchment area of the popular Chisenhale PrimarySchool (at the end of the road) and Olga Primary School. Despite the quietness ofthe immediate locality, the Roman Road and Victoria Park in general, providebustle and life with a plethora of independent cafes, bars, and restaurants tochoose from and a variety of convenience stores are at hand. From independentboutiques to well-known high street brands, there is something to suit alltastes and budgets. The famous Roman RoadMarket offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, fresh produce, and artisanalgoods, and there is a Sunday food market in the park, with Broadway and theColumbia Road Flower Markets, a 20-minute stroll along the picturesque RegentsCanal.The current ownersparticularly love the Breadery, Mae + Harvey, Bàrd Books, local yoga studiosand the brewery on the canal. Only a short stroll through the park are theGinger Pig, Bottle Apostle and new wine bar Bruno in Victoria Park village.Mile End tube station isjust a short walk away from where the Central, District, and Hammersmith andCity lines can be accessed, providing easy access to all parts of the city. Expresscoaches to Stanstead Airport leave from Mile End, and from Whitechapel, twostops west of Mile End, Heathrow Airport can be reached in 35 minutes via theElizabeth Line. There are also excellentbus links, including the number 8, 277, 425 and 339 buses, making it easy toget around the local area in all directions and beyond. Victoria Park, which is a213-acre park that was opened in 1845 and is one of the oldest public parks inLondon. It features a large lake, numerous walking and cycling paths,playgrounds, cafes, and sports facilities. The park also hosts various events throughoutthe year, including music festivals, food markets, and sporting events. It isconsidered one of the most popular and well-loved parks in London, providing apeaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Olympic Park andLondon Stadium are a 20-minute walk away, and the Regents Canal, which flowsbeside Victoria Park, connects Limehouse Basin and the Thames to the South andIslington to the north.It is no wonder thatproperties are in high demand in this special area, with its unique blend ofold-world charm, modern-day convenience, and beautiful green spaces.