Livingstone Road, Walthamstow Village, London, E17

A calm, refined palette defines this three-bedroom Victorian home, recently reimagined by its designer owner. Set on a popular, tree-lined street, the façade has been freshly repointed, with a smart frontage framed by evergreen planting.

Inside, original floorboards run underfoot, while double doors open into one of two reception rooms. A cast-iron fireplace forms a characterful focal point, with the space having been opened up to flow seamlessly into a second living area. Beyond, a thoughtfully extended kitchen and dining space comes into view.

Clever storage has been neatly integrated behind the opening, including a run of kitchen units with a concealed pantry, while a marble-topped island takes centre stage. A combination of timber cabinetry and sage-green joinery elevates the aesthetic, housing integrated appliances mostly by Samsung. Above, a hooded extractor is set against a marble backsplash with a slim shelf, offering the perfect place to display much-loved accoutrements. Overhead skylights and expansive sliding glazed doors draw natural light deep into the plan, complementing the soft oak herringbone flooring underfoot.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom sits at the front of the house, complete with built-in wardrobes and a soft, neutral palette. Two further bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged on this floor, with scope to extend into the loft.

At the back of the home, the garden has demarcated areas for relaxing, cooking and dining. Planter beds and fencing surround the paved terrace towards the rear of the garden, which enjoys southerly light through the day.

Livingstone Road sits at the bottom end of Walthamstow Village, around a 5-10 minute walk to Orford Road, long credited with helping to revive Walthamstow as a destination, which offers a host of places to eat, drink and shop. Eat17 is one of several well-loved local delis, doubling as a relaxed brunch spot and hosting a fresh fishmonger stall each Friday. A steady stream of new openings continues to add to the area’s appeal, including Gail’s Bakery and Ruff’s Bistro, while longstanding favourite The W Store is ideal for homeware and gifts. For pub lovers, The Queen’s Arms and The Castle are both excellent and firmly cherished by locals. Cultural hotspots in the area include the Soho Theatre which has opened a Walthamstow outpost, bringing a lively programme of theatre, comedy and cabaret, as well as the Forest Cinema which champions independent film. Closer to hand there is also HUCKS, a coffee and music shop on Grove Road and Suba Bakery for excellent pastries.

Schooling options are excellent and include the Walthamstow Village Montessori School and St Mary’s Primary School, which are both just over a 10-minute walk, and the highly celebrated Walthamstow School for Girls.

There is an excellent range of transport links; Walthamstow Central, served by the Victoria line, while Walthamstow Bus Station offers numerous routes connecting to Hackney, Islington and the City.