Spring Gardens, Woodford Green, IG8

Spring Gardens is a roomy three-bedroom house set in a well-connected, leafy suburb that balances quiet residential life with easy access to parks, shops, and Epping Forest. Inside, its spacious layout includes light-filled living spaces ready to be transformed by someone with an eye for design.

You’ll find the house nestled at the end of a quiet residential cul-de-sac within easy reach of Central line services and Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ schools. The house, with its handsome red-brick and mock-timber detailing, sits behind a block-paved driveway with space for one to two cars and a garage.

STEP INSIDE

Step through a useful glazed porch into a large hallway brightened by dual-aspect stained-glass windows. The lower wall panelling continues on the wooden staircase, which conceals a WC beneath. To the right of the hallway lies a bright living room, where the broad bay window meets a high, coved ceiling and walls adorned with picture rails. A period cast-iron fireplace creates a characterful focal point to the room, which is also lit by a central pendant fitting crowned by a decorative rose.

The rear of the house features a fabulous open-plan living and dining area, set beneath a pitched glazed roof that fills the whole space with sunshine. This area opens into the spot-lit kitchen, which is currently fitted with a good range of white cabinets and contrasting work surfaces with white tiled splashbacks. Skylights combine with a large rear window and glazed side entrance to draw in more natural light, while integrated appliances include a range cooker with an extractor hood.

Decorated to match the hallway below, the landing leads to three bedrooms – two doubles and a good-sized single – and a spot-lit family bathroom with a separate bath and shower enclosure. 

OUTDOORS

The house benefits from a south-facing garden screened by trees, including a plum tree. It has a large block-paved patio area overlooking an expansive lawn. The garden offers a great mix of light and privacy, and a footprint generous enough to transform for relaxation, entertainment or extending the house further, subject to planning approval.

GETTING AROUND

The house lies half a mile from Woodford station on the Central line, providing frequent fast travel into central London. The A406 North Circular Road nearby and proximity to the M11 make car travel straightforward for reaching outlying areas or getting away for countryside breaks.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Woodford Green is celebrated for its green and tranquil suburban character. It’s peaceful, safe and ideal for families, with mature trees, rivers, lakes and cricket greens set against the backdrop of Epping Forest to the north – a vast ancient woodland perfect for walking, jogging or biking. The local area offers a mix of independent cafés, boutiques, traditional pubs, and supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and M&S Simply Food. A slower-paced, village-like atmosphere prevails, with community events, sports clubs such as Woodford Wells and Woodford Green Cricket Club, and nearby leisure facilities.

SCHOOLS

Ray Lodge Primary is a 15-minute walk from Spring Gardens and is rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted, along with Woodbridge High School, just a five-minute walk from the house. County High School for Girls is a respected grammar school, plus the area includes reputable independent options such as Woodford Green Preparatory School and St Aubyn’s.