Roman Road, Bow

Guide Price 1,250,000 - £1,300,000
Set within the Medway Conservation Area and situated on the historic Roman Road, this handsome mid-19th century residence offers contemporary refinement and spacious living. Extended to the ground floor and thoughtfully designed across three stories with an elegant mansard roof, the home provides a bright and expansive living space and an exceptional standard of living for modern family life.

The house presents a smart façade that contributes to the repetitive and rhythmic character of the streetscape with its cornice and consoles to front door openings, sash windows, and London stock brick work to name all but a few.

Entering the front door, you are greeted with white cotton walls and contrasting exposed floor boards which run through the entirety of both the hallway and double through reception room. Heading into the reception room you immediately acknowledge the bespoke alcove shelving/cabinetry either side of the chimney breast which complements the additional period features of the wood panelling, , sash windows, feature fire place and exposed floor boards.

Entering the back half of the home you head through to a lavishly sized kitchen/dining area, allowing the perfect setting for dining/entertaining friends and family. The minimalist cabinetry, neutral colours and metallic accents provide a subtle elegance that blends beautifully with the contemporary edge of marble style work top, glass splash back and uncluttered vibe. Finishing off the downstairs is a convenient cloak room.

Upstairs the main bedroom boasts a lavishly sized dimension which is full width of the house, twin aspect sash windows, high ceilings and the ability to re-introduce a feature fireplace should the discerning new owner decide to do so. The second bedroom is a comfortable double size. Completing the first floor to the back addition of the home there is an opulent sized family bathroom.

Occupying the entire top floor, this expansive bedroom suite offers exceptional privacy and comfort. With generous proportions and elevated views towards the financial district that is Canary Wharf, it features a sleek en-suite bathroom, creating a self-contained haven ideal for guests, older children, or use as a luxurious secondary principal suite.

The property opens onto an easy-maintenance south facing garden. The garden offers the perfect setting for entertaining, relaxing, or enjoying an al fresco lifestyle with minimal upkeep.

Roman Road is within close proximity to the award-winning Victoria Park one of east London’s most spacious alfresco-eating spots, with two lakes, a boating pond, the much loved Pavilion (waterside) café, playgrounds, and a scattering of other Instagram-worthy delights. In close proximity is the renowned Chisenhale Gallery, famous for presenting some of the world’s most celebrated artists and not forgetting the Historic Roman Road home to neighbourhood favourites Zealand Cafe, Brixton, Pizza, Mae + Harvey and Whole Fresh, which sit alongside the traditional street market, which runs thrice weekly.

Excellent transport links are nearby, including several bus routes into the City, whilst Bethnal Green underground and Mile End (Central, District and Hammersmith & City) are just about equidistant from the property.