Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook

On a peaceful street in the desirable Aldersbrook area of leafy Wanstead, this beautifully finished three-bedroom end-of-terrace home is a true standout. Thoughtfully renovated by the current owners, it’s full of bespoke carpentry and high-end fittings that showcase the care and attention poured into every detail. Highlights include a stunning extended kitchen/diner, a handy utility room, downstairs WC, cellar, and a large south-facing garden with a high-spec garden studio.

Perfectly located, you’re close to independent shops, cafés, and green spaces of Wanstead High Street, with the expansive greenery of Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats just a short walk away. And when it’s time to head into town, Wanstead Station (Central Line) or Manor Park (Elizabeth Line) gets you to the City or West End in no time. With a selection of outstanding schools, a Tesco Express opening a short walk away, and even a neighbourhood milkman, this is a fantastic area to call home.

IF YOU LIVED HERE...

On a quiet residential street in the much sought-after enclave of Aldersbrook, this thoughtfully arranged home combines period charm with contemporary design. From the neat, paved front garden — enclosed by a red brick wall and black iron railings — a classic encaustic mosaic path leads you to a smart front door.

Step inside and you’re welcomed by a light-filled open-plan space with aprivate separate living room. The open-plan kitchen/diner is a truly stunning space. Charcoal cabinetry creates a clean-lined, minimalist feel, offset by a vertical sage-green tiled splashback and marble worktops for a contemporary edge. Beautifully crafted chevron wooden flooring with underfloor heating flows throughout, while an opposing wall of vertical slatted wood conceals the WC and utility area beneath an exposed steel beam—both practical and discreet. All of the windows have been recently replaced, designed to stay true to the home’s early-1900s character while offering the energy efficiency expected today.

The rear of the house is bathed in light thanks to dual-aspect picture windows and a run of skylights on both sides of the pitched ceiling, enhancing the sense of space. Sliding doors open directly onto a decked terrace, perfect for easy al fresco entertaining.

The professionally landscaped 65-foot garden is a delight, with a gravel path winding alongside the lawn and lavender beds towards the garden studio. This striking, contemporary, timber-clad building is fully self-contained, with its own wet room, storage, and mezzanine platform — ideal as a home office, separate games or gym space. A private paved area beneath a pergola completes the setting.

Upstairs, you’ll find two generous double bedrooms and a single. The principal sits at the front, complete with a bay window and extensive built-in storage. All the rooms are finished with original wood flooring.

The family bathroom is styled in keeping with the home’s heritage, with a freestanding claw-foot bath and a walk-in shower—perfect for both indulgent evenings and busy morning routines. Deep forest-green vertical tiling and white geometric floor tiles add a bold, contemporary flourish.

A cellar provides useful storage for seasonal items, keeping the main living areas clutter-free. And a large loft space with generous height offers room for extension.

It's a strikingly beautiful and much-loved family home just waiting for new owners to make it their’s.

WHAT ELSE?
- Wanstead High Street buzzes with a vibrant array of bars, award-winning restaurants, boutiques, and local amenities - you’ll even find a greengrocer, butcher and fishmonger, so it’s no wonder residents love its 'villagey' feel.
- The area also boasts excellent schools and an abundance of green spaces. History enthusiasts will enjoy exploring Wanstead Park, the site of King Henry VIII's childhood home. Now a beautiful part of Epping Forest it offers enchanting landscapes in every season.
- For those travelling by car, the A12 and A406 are conveniently accessed nearby, ensuring seamless connections out of London.

Reception Room - 3.83 x 4.74m (12'6" x 15'6") -

Kitchen / Dining / Reception Room - 5.73 x 9.28m (18'9" x 30'5") -

Utility Room -

Wc -

Bathroom - 2.36 x 2.57m (7'8" x 8'5") -

Bedroom - 3.33 x 3.78m (10'11" x 12'4") -

Bedroom - 3.81 x 4.74m (12'5" x 15'6") -

Bedroom - 1.89 x 2.66m (6'2" x 8'8") -

Cellar - 1.72 x 5.02m (5'7" x 16'5") -

Outbuilding - 5.52 x 5.12m (18'1" x 16'9") -

Wet Room - 1.37 x 2.03m (4'5" x 6'7") -

Storage / Mezzanine -

Garden - 20m (65'7") -

A WORD FROM THE OWNERS...

"We’ve spent the last 5 years moulding this into our perfect family home. It’s welcoming, bright, spacious and brilliant for hosting Christmas and friends. Built to be our forever home, every fixture and fitting has been poured over, everything is brand new whilst trying to match original features like the beautiful timber front windows and delicate tiled pathway. We particularly love how private it is, we don’t feel overlooked at all, have wonderful neighbours to our side and are surrounded by trees out back.

As well as the house, we love the location. So close to Wanstead Park and Wanstead flats, we enjoy the greenery and community feel of Aldersbrook, with a brilliant milkman and local stables with horses riding by in the morning. At the same time we enjoy being so close to the Elizabeth line and walking distance to Wanstead high street, with all its pubs, restaurants and lunch spots. We love it here. Both the home and location will make a family very happy.”