Matlock Road, Leyton, E10

A fine example of a classic Edwardian family home. Decor may need modernising and work may be required here and there but the basics are sound. You have over 1000 square feet and a wonderful location just a short walk from the bars and restaurants of Walthamstow Village.

Pride of place is taken by your substantial through lounge, dual aspect and strikingly styled.  There's a kitchen, spare WC and a utility room and conservatory rounding out the ground floor, overlooking the private garden.

Just ten minutes on foot from Walthamstow Village, here you'll find some of the finest independent bars and restaurants for miles around. You also have the wide open greenery of Epping Forest within easy reach.

Your substantial through lounge is our first port of call, twenty six feet deep between the bay window and patio doors.  Simple white paintwork with striking blue timber trim gives way to wallpaper with soft vintage carpet flowing in from the hallway.

Twin chimney breasts break up the space, with a handsome timber mantel and some smart vintage tiling.

Back out in the hallway you have some substantial understairs storage, with your kitchen awaiting at the end in vinyl and tiling. Continue for a spare WC on the left, and a nice and bright utility room/conservatory, with wraparound garden views.

Your garden itself is, once again, full of potential. Almost twenty five feet long and barely overlooked with a shed at the end. A bit of landscaping out here will work wonders.

Upstairs the sleeping arrangements start with a pair of large double bedrooms, both classically decorated and each coming in at more than 120 square feet. To the front your principal bedroom features a bay window and a wealth of integrated storage.

A generous single rounds things out nicely - ideal for a child or home office. Your bathroom finishes things nicely, fully tiled with terracotta style vinyl underfoot but more importantly plenty of light and space.

And of course there's also your loft. So far untouched you could follow your neighbours' lead and add your own whole new storey (subject to the usual permissions).

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Step outside and your first stop will undoubtedly be Walthamstow Village, the pride of E17 with an unrivalled range of independent bars and restaurants on your doorstep. The Castle is your new local, a lovely spot with cosy fires in winter and a beer garden for the summer.

Explore further for Eat17 and The Good Egg's bistro/delicatessen combo and a whole host of characterful gastropubs.

You're well served for nature too, Knotts Green is just around the corner and the endless open greenery of Epping Forest is barely a half mile away. Here you can stretch your legs to your heart's content, and even hire row boats at Hollow Ponds.

Your closest station is Leyton Midland Road overground, for the Suffragette line running from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside. You can also ride five minutes and two stops for a quick swap to the Victoria line at Blackhorse Road.

Alternatively, Walthamstow Central itself is just twenty minutes walk, for overground connections to the City, the Victoria line and a huge choice of bus routes. Not to mention the new CRATE Walthamstow centre, E17's famous street market and the Walthamstow mall.

Finally you have twenty five schools all within easy walking distance, including the much loved Barclay Primary, rated 'Outstanding' at its last inspection.

A development opportunity no doubt, but with generous square footage, a great location near to Walthamstow Village and strong fundamentals throughout, this is a fine find for anyone looking to build their dream home on a solid base.

Reception/Dining Room

8.1m x 3.1m

Kitchen

3.3m x 1.8m

Conservatory

3.9m x 1.43m

Bathroom

2.45m x 2.43m

Bedroom 1

3.71m x 3.17m

Bedroom 2

4.24m x 3.2m