Empress Avenue, Aldersbrook

On a peaceful street in the desirable Aldersbrook area of leafy Wanstead, this beautifully finished three-bedroom terraced home is a true standout. Thoughtfully updated and finished, it's packed with original period features and covers 1394 sq ft. Highlights include a stunning extended kitchen/diner, a bathroom on each floor, a cellar, and a large southeast-facing garden. Perfectly located, you’re close to independent shops, cafés 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 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, open the black iron front gate and you’ll follow a classic encaustic mosaic path that leads you to a smart front door.

Step inside to a light-filled open-plan space running from front to back, bringing reception, kitchen, and dining together in one flowing layout. The reception area is softly carpeted and brightened by a large bay window. Ornamental coving and a ceiling rose add period detail, while two fireplaces provide both character and a natural focal point. The kitchen opens with wooden flooring underfoot, while ridged-fronted cabinetry wraps two sides for a modern, textural edge. An American-style double fridge, chef’s oven, and double Belfast sink make cooking easy. Twin skylights and French doors pull in natural light, with recessed spotlights giving you control after dark.
With the convenience of a downstairs bathroom, you can take a quick rinse in the walk-in shower and note the built-in storage, vintage-style radiator, and wooden vanity with a mounted sink that complete the first floor.

Outside, you’ll find a massive 85-foot garden, starting with a paved patio area directly in front of the kitchen and the rest laid out to a well-tended lawn, all enclosed by natural wooden fencing, creating a safe and secure space to relax and unwind in.

Upstairs, you’ll find two generous double bedrooms and a single. The principal sits at the front, complete with a bay window and lovely ornamental fireplace surrounded by decorative tiled hearth and sumptuous gold damask wallpaper. The second double, also with a feature fireplace, has the same pale floorboards and a garden-side view. The family bathroom is styled in keeping with the home’s heritage, with a freestanding bath and an over shower, while beige metro tiling and black and white chequerboard floor tiles add a bold, graphic flourish.

A cellar provides useful storage for seasonal items, keeping the main living areas clutter-free.

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

Reception Room - 3.99 x 5.13m (13'1" x 16'9") -

Reception Room - 3.06 x 4.26m (10'0" x 13'11") -

Shower Room - 2.57 x 3.05m (8'5" x 10'0") -

Kitchen / Diner - 5.63 x 3.92m (18'5" x 12'10") -

Bathroom - 1.94 x 3.09m (6'4" x 10'1") -

Bedroom - 3.76 x 4.27m (12'4" x 14'0") -

Bedroom - 3.77 x 5.20m (12'4" x 17'0") -

Bedroom - 1.93 x 2.85m (6'3" x 9'4") -

Garden - 26m (85'3") -

Cellar - 1.68 x 5.52m (5'6" x 18'1") -

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.
- The Wanstead Farmers market is held on the 1st Sunday of the month as well as a weekly local farmers market.
- Rich cultural life with the Wanstead Fringe Festival, open-air children’s theatre in Wanstead Park, and the Aldersbrook local library – famously the smallest library in London.
- The wide, open space of Wanstead Flats is perfect for flying kites, remote control aeroplanes, and even Royal Air Force flyovers during significant events.
- For those travelling by car, the A12 and A406 are conveniently accessed nearby, ensuring seamless connections out of London.
- There is a wide array of sporting activities in the area to enjoy such as golf, tennis, football, rugby, bowls, ballet & the new swimming pool.