Byron Road, Leyton, London, E10

Striking and stylish both inside and out, this lovely, light-filled two-bedroom Victorian house stands out for all the right reasons in this well-connected, friendly neighbourhood.

Inside, coved ceilings, column-style radiators, original floorboards, and heritage Farrow & Ball colours pay homage to the home’s Victorian origins. At the same time, modern additions include bespoke plywood joinery, a well-laid-out contemporary bathroom, and a sleek, extended kitchen.

From the street, the house has plenty of kerb appeal, with the rendered frontage drenched in charcoal, complemented by black-painted window frames. Shielded by a low wall, the paved front garden leads to a recessed terracotta-painted timber door with a fanlight and brass furniture.

STEP INSIDE

This is a home with wonderful flow, and stepping inside, the airy layout provides a fabulous sightline all the way through to the leafy garden at the rear. A beautiful bespoke ply open bookcase creates a hallway, complete with a long peg rail for coats and space for shoes.

Grey-painted original floorboards begin here and continue in the double reception room to your left. With a nicely open-plan feel, it’s filled with light from a tall window with full-height timber shutters. To the front, white walls rise to a decorative coved ceiling, while the rear has been picked out in Farrow & Ball's dramatic ‘Black Blue’ (an accent colour used throughout). There are a pair of white column-style radiators, while lighting includes a pair of factory-style pendants and a swagged black and copper dome pendant.

Continue on to the family bathroom, through a sliding barn door to your left, where the flooring segues to tactile grey microcement. Renovated a year ago with stylish white Senio Italian ceramic tiles to the walls and copious amounts of bespoke hidden storage, it’s lit by a rear-facing window with white Venetian blinds. The boiler, controlled by a Google Nest thermostat, is also housed here. There’s a bath with rainfall shower, a wall-mounted butler-style sink with chrome taps, and a tall column-style radiator. A concealed-cistern loo completes the suite.

The microcement floor continues through in the kitchen, where ‘Black Blue’ walls meet glossy handleless white cabinetry and a grey laminate worktop. A large steel sink with a chrome mixer tap sits beneath a side-facing window with white Venetian blinds, while a wide aluminium-framed Crittall-style door opens to the garden. Integrated appliances include an oven and microwave stack, separate fridge-freezer, an induction hob with a steel overhead extractor, and a washing machine. Other design details include brushed chrome switches and a tall column-style radiator.

Take the staircase – carpeted in grey with white-painted spindles – to the first floor. Here, a ceiling hatch with ladder opens to a full-height loft with an existing skylight, ideal for future conversion (subject to the usual planning approval).

You’ll find the primary bedroom at the front of the house, drinking in the sunlight from two windows with white custom Venetian blinds and column-style radiators beneath. There is a factory-style pendant light, while the walls and original floorboards have been painted crisp white for a calm, restful feel – the perfect backdrop for a full-width bank of wardrobes with bespoke ply sliding doors.

Through an original timber door with pretty glazed panels, the second double bedroom delights with views to the garden through a tall casement window with a column-style radiator beneath. The walls are white with a 'Black Blue' feature wall and matching floorboards, bringing everything together for a cosy feel.

OUTDOORS

Designed and fully landscaped three years ago, the 54-foot south-facing garden is enclosed by charcoal-painted timber fencing and enjoys lovely dappled light in the early mornings, moving to full sun from mid-morning well into the evening.

From the kitchen, slate tiles create a large patio seating area, ideal for entertaining, before matching angled slate stepping stones lead across a grassy lawn with a planted border. To the rear, a second, gravelled seating area features a charming timber-framed swing and useful storage shed.

Planting in several shades of green includes a silver birch tree, Fatsia japonica, Phormium, Pittosporum, several herbs and magnolia creepers along the fence. Trailing ivy and a beautiful old oak tree next door also add to the lush, leafy vibe.

A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS

‘This was our first home, so we've loved living here, putting roots down and watching the area around us grow into one of the most exciting neighbourhoods in London. There’s such a sense of space and flow here, which comes into its own in summer when you can spend your weekends hanging out and entertaining in the beautiful garden. We love how the house feels modern while retaining its period charm, and that it sits on such a quiet road with a community feel and very friendly neighbours. We will be very sad to say goodbye!’

GETTING AROUND

Byron Road occupies a fantastically convenient spot in Leyton, just six minutes’ walk from Leyton Midland Road station and less than 20 minutes’ walk from both Leytonstone /Leyton Underground stations (Central Line – 24 hours at weekends).

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Tilbury Road is on your door step, with some of the hottest food and drink openings in London. You’ll find much to choose from, including Chop Shop Tavern for great pints and paloma cocktails on tap, Wins Bakery for delicious sausage rolls and pies, and Chunk Provisions for incredible ice cream, with Conde Nast recently claiming it could be some of the best ice cream in the capital.

William the Fourth is a favourite pub, serving delicious New York-style pizza and frothy beers.

Popular Francis Road is just over a ten-minute stroll away, where you can find Yardarm on for coffee and cinnamon buns, Dreamhouse Records for vinyl and beer, and Phlox for books and wine. The KERB market on Saturdays is also worth checking out.

Our other local sellers recommend Burnt Smokehouse and Swirl wine bar, alongside Gravity Well Taproom, Leyton Calling, Bread & Oregano, and Unity Café. Other favourites include Leyton Engineer for amazing burgers; nearby and Patchwork or Blondies for pizza. For the health-conscious, nearby options include Fit As Leyton, Pause Yoga and Pilates studio, and Hotpod Yoga.

Brisbane Road is just a short walk away — home to Leyton Orient FC, known for its friendly fan base, warm club culture, and the well-known local pub, the Coach & Horses.

Just five minutes away on the Suffragette line, Blackhorse Road’s beer mile is filled with breweries and fantastic food, including pizza from It's Not Big Dough, barbecue by Black Cactus and small plates at Renegade Urban Winery.

Jack Cornwell Park is just at the end of the road, while some beautiful open green spaces within walking distance include Abbotts Park, Brewster Road Park, Leyton Cricket Ground, and Jubilee Park, with Hollow Pond and Wanstead Flats and Park extending beyond. The Leyton Midland Collective also have some exciting plans for restoring Brooks Farm located within the Jack Cornwell Park.

SCHOOLS

Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’, Riverley and Willow Brook Primaries are just an eight and 10-minute walk, with Byron Road within the small catchment for both highly popular schools. George Mitchell Primary and Secondary (rated ‘Good’) is also just a couple of minutes on foot. Meanwhile, Excel Kids Day Nursery, Barclay Primary School (‘Outstanding’) and Leyton Sixth Form (‘Good’) are all reachable on foot in under 20 minutes.