Locke House, High Road Leyton, Leyton

Sat on the second floor of a modest, modern development, halfway between Leyton Midland Road station and the bars cafes of Francis Road, this two bedroom, two bathroom apartment is fantastic value and a superb first time find. You also have wood floors and plush carpets throughout.

Part of an expertly realised modern development, less than ten years old, you have a large suite of spaces including an expansive open plan reception room and kitchen, two double bedrooms and twin bathrooms. And of course that lovely balcony.

Leyton Midland Road station, on the newly christened Weaver line running from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside, is just two minutes on foot, and good for more than just travel. Just as close in the other direction is E10's cafe capital of Francis Road.

YOUR NEW HOME

Step inside for an usually generous hallway, with lots of incidental space for bags and coats, plus two substantial fitted storage cupboards, always a welcome bonus in London apartment living. Take a left for the heart of your new home.

Your dual aspect, 300 square foot, open plan kitchen/reception features striking blonde hardwood flooring underfoot, twin floor to ceiling windows down one side and that large balcony at the end, all filling the space with natural light.

Your kitchen's smartly segmented by a chunky white breakfast bar, with electric hob sat below a stainless steel extractor. Along the rear wall is a seamless suite of white, underlit cabinets, home to integrated appliances and matching worktops.

Let's step out on your balcony now, for second storey views over the development. Timber decked, sheltered and with a glazed balustrade, it's a charmingly secluded bit of outdoor space, perfect for morning coffee and contemplation.

Elsewhere both bedrooms are sizeable doubles of 140 square feet apiece, both with plush carpet underfoot and floor to ceiling windows. There's a wealth of substantial mirrored storage in the principal, which also features an en suite shower room.

Finally your family bathroom completes things in style, decked out with large format tilework from tub to ceiling and slate grey vinyl underfoot. There's also an oversized vanity mirror and sleek embedded suite.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Leyton Midland Road is just two minutes on foot from your front door, for direct overground trains to Barking Riverside and the River Thames. You can also ride two stops and five minutes to Blackhorse Road, and a quick swap to the Victoria line.

And while you're here be sure to explore under the arches for the craft beer wizards at Gravity Well Taproom, and the BBQ masters at the critically acclaimed Burnt Smokehouse. Perky Blenders cafe is just across the road too, sure to become a welcome part of your morning routine.

There's a whole host of other eating and drinking options along nearby Francis Road, also just a couple of minutes from your new front door. Yardarm is splendid for wines and deli foods to takeaway, while Albert & Francis serve delicious artisanal coffee brews.

Explore a little further for the much loved Northcote Arms, a superb community gastropub with fine food, real ales and a regular programme of live events.

Other nearby candidates for your new local include the Heathcote & Star, for fine wines and fine dining, and The Filly Brook, blending bar, cafe and DJ culture. Both just a half mile on foot.

When it comes to nearby greenery, joggers and strollers alike will be pleased to find Jack Cornwell Park and Abbotts Park both just minutes away. For wilder walks you can be exploring Leyton Flats, Epping Forest and Hollow Ponds in around twenty minutes.

At Hollow Ponds you can even hire row boats on a summer afternoon, exploring the waterways in the company of friendly ducks. Then end the day with a drink at the Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel, the perfect spot to watch the sun go down over the trees.

Finally even Leyton tube is with easy reach, less than twenty minutes on foot for fast and direct central line connections to the City and West End.