Godwin Road, Forest Gate

This mid terrace three bedroom Victorian house in popular Forest Gate village has everything you need within easy walking distance, from the local shops and new Elizabeth Line station in central Forest Gate to great schools and the wide open green spaces of Wanstead Flats.

IF YOU LIVED HERE…

You’d have plenty of living space on the ground and first floors, and a lovely garden room outside. The ground floor comprises two large open plan rooms; a living room and study to the front, and a kitchen/diner to the rear, whilst on the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a family bathroom.

The living room is almost 24 ft long, with great light from a large bay window to the front and a sash window to the rear. Originally two rooms, it’s currently divided by careful placement of furniture into a front living room and a rear workspace. Both areas have fitted high-level alcove shelving, and the front section of the room has an original cast-iron fireplace. The white walls and original stripped wood floor throughout unify the space.

The kitchen/diner extends to 22 feet, split into areas for kitchen prep and for dining, with glazed double doors at the mid-point leading out onto the garden terrace. The kitchen area has a U-shape of handleless white cabinets with integrated appliances and a window over the sink with garden views, whilst the dining area has ample space for a large table.

The main double bedroom is at the front of the property; it’s a generous 12’11” by 10’10” with two large sash windows to the front and two fitted wardrobes. The second and third bedrooms, both doubles, have windows to the rear of the property. The family bathroom in between is mainly tiled, with a contemporary suite that includes a bath with an overhead shower and glass shower screen. It also has a heated towel rail, a mirrored cabinet, and an opening window.

The garden has been zoned into areas for relaxing, entertaining, and play, with a paved terrace adjacent to the house, a garden building with windows and electricity at the end (currently used as a bar), and a lawn bordered by beds with mature planting in the main midsection.

WHAT ELSE?

- You’re close to the local neighbourhood centre of Forest Gate village, and just a couple of miles (a mere 4 minutes on the Elizabeth Line) from the East London shopping and transport hub of Westfield Stratford.
- Forest Gate station is just a ten minute walk away, with new Elizabeth Line trains providing fast, direct journeys to Stratford (4 minutes), and the City (Liverpool street 13 minutes). From later this autumn they’ll also go straight to the West End and beyond, with no need to change to the Central Line.
- The extensive green space of Wanstead Flats is literally at the end of your road, just two minutes’ walk from your door, or head to Stratford to use the world-class sporting facilities or to enjoy the 560 landscaped acres of the Olympic Park.

Reception Room - 3.96 x 3.03 (12'11" x 9'11") -

Reception Room - 3.33 x 2.38 (10'11" x 7'9") -

Kitchen / Diner - 6.71 x 2.32 (22'0" x 7'7") -

The Bar - 3.68 x 2.72 (12'0" x 8'11") -

Bedroom - 3.93 x 3.31 (12'10" x 10'10") -

Bedroom - 3.33 x 2.40 (10'11" x 7'10") -

Bathroom -

Bedroom - 2.43 x 2.23 (7'11" x 7'3") -

A WORD FROM THE EXPERT...

"When I decided to move to Forest Gate a few years ago, I was drawn by the great housing stock, the green spaces of Wanstead Flats and the friendly, up-and-coming vibe of independent boutiques, eateries, and bars.
I’ve spent many a happy weekend walking on the flats and in Wanstead Park. Often, I’ll finish up with an all-trimmings roast at The Holly Tree or meet friends for a drink at Burgess & Hall Wines (Roz and Paul there really know their grapes!). Or perhaps a fantastic curry from The Wanstead Kitchen.
After living here for a while, you really start to feel happy and settled. I love the arty, independent feel of Forest Gate, and I get the impression I’m not the only one — it’s something all the locals nurture and support."

JOSEPH EARNSHAW
E7 BRANCH MANAGER