Braithwaite House, Walthamstow, E17

Sleek, smartly appointed and naturally bright, this one bedroom balcony apartment is a superbly placed first time buy. E17's bustling neighbourhood of Wood Street is on your doorstep while the famous Walthamstow Village is just an easy ten minute stroll.

Everything's smart and flawless throughout, from seamless kitchen cabinetry to the softly carpeted bedroom, engineered hardwood floors elsewhere and immaculate tilework in your boutique bathroom. All sat on the second floor of a modern designer development

Your contemporary, low rise development is sat among communal grounds, just off the ever evolving new neighbourhood of Wood Street, home to a wide variety of independent shops and cafes, as well as Wood Street overground station for direct links to the City.

YOUR NEW HOME

Step inside and smart, flawless engineered hardwood awaits you in your hallway, along with a pair of substantial storage closets. A welcome wealth of extra storage and an abundant addition to London apartment living.

Straight ahead you have your 275 square foot open plan kitchen and reception, more of that elegant engineered hardwood runs underfoot in here, alongside a suite of seamless, smoky grey kitchen cabinetry to one corner.

Worktops are downlit and chunky, in quartz effect matt grey with a simple white splashback between the upper and lower tiers of cabinets. There's a full suite of integrated appliances, plus inset sink and dual oven.

At the other end of the substantial space, your lounge area is bathed in natural light from the oversized windows, and dual aspect thanks to a door leading directly to the balcony. Out here you have a nicely sheltered outdoor solace, timber decked and looking out over the development.

The balcony can also be accessed directly from your bedroom, a large double of 150 square feet, naturally bright with a floor to ceiling window alongside the patio door. Softly carpeted and pristine in white, it's a splendid sleeper.

Finally your bathroom completes things. Sat just off the hallway it's a beautifully boutique spot, with large format smoky sandstone tilework running from tub to ceiling, a discreet integrated suite and a shower over the tub.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Wood Street is just three minutes on foot from your new home, featuring a wide range of independent bars and cafes, plus the much loved indoor market. Great for vintage finds.

Wood Street overground station is less than five minutes' walk, and will get you directly to Liverpool Street in twenty, for an enviable door to door City commute. Alternatively, ride one stop for Walthamstow Central and a quick swap to the Victoria line.

Walthamstow Village is also on your doorstep. These peaceful streets and superb, diverse range of bars and restaurants are just half a mile on foot from your front door.

Much loved, long standing gastropubs here include The Nag's Head, for esoteric dÈcor, friendly cats, and weekend jazz. The Castle is a little further, offering deep leather sofas and a menu of gastropub classics.

The Queens Arms is another highlight, sat on Orford Road itself and serving up fine food and wine in sumptuous surroundings. Explore more around here for delis, cafes and restaurants. Whatever the mood or occasion you're sure to find a new favourite.

You have a wealth of nature within easy reach too. The tranquil green and blue space of Epping Forest and Hollow Ponds starts just fifteen minutes away on foot, perfect for morning runs, afternoon picnics or hiring a row boat and exploring the water.

Finally, Walthamstow Central is around fifteen minutes on foot. Here you'll find overground links to the City, and Victoria line connections to the West End. CRATE Walthamstow is here too, an open social space accompanied by street food, craft beers, cocktails and Perky Blenders coffee.