Fairlop Road, Leytonstone, London, E11

Guide Price: £1,075,000 to £1,100,000

Balancing the elegant proportions of the late Victorian era with contemporary interventions, this home has been renovated with a curated approach. The grey façade is punctuated by contrasting black detailing around the sash windows, lending a robust finish. Inside, restored original floorboards run underfoot, leading down to the lower-ground level. Here, a self-contained space with exposed joists overhead serves equally well as a bedroom or home office, while a light well draws natural light deep into the plan.

In the ground-floor reception room, a striking marble fire surround forms the focal point. Bookshelves flank the chimney breast, while double doors open through to the dining room. Large bay windows and original stained-glass French doors flood the space with light and open directly onto the garden.

The kitchen best reflects Hikaru Kitai’s interpretation of Japanese minimalism, where the eye is immediately drawn to a triptych picture window framing the garden beyond. Bespoke plywood cabinetry, exposed beams and copper fittings create a pared-back yet highly practical space.

Upstairs, three generous bedrooms each have a calm, restful atmosphere. A utility room with a butler sink has been cleverly positioned on this floor for everyday convenience. The family bathroom continues the modernist sensibility, finished with crisp white tiling and exposed pipework.

The verdant, south-west facing garden has established planting along with a seated area under one of the many fruit trees.

Fairlop Road is situated in a peaceful pocket with equal access to Leyton’s beloved Francis Road, Leytonstone’s newly revived high street and the bucolic calm of Hollow Ponds and Wansted Flats. Moments from Leytonstone tube and on the opposite side is the recently opened outpost of Forno, along with a handy M&S. For dining options, Homies on Donkeys offers up excellent tacos, while The Leytonstone Tavern is famous for its exceptional burgers.

A short walk away is Francis Road, Leyton’s busy hub for independent shops and eateries, including Yardarm and Marmelo. Pilates studio Pause has two locations in the area and includes reformer machines along with mat and yoga classes. There are plenty of places to pick up organic produce along with KERB, the newly launched farmer’s market.

There are also lots of good schooling options close by including George Tomlinson Primary School and the Davies Lane Primary School, both under a 10-minute walk. For secondary schools there’s Leytonstone School, which was previously rated “Good” and is located on the same road.

Transport links are also excellent, with Leytonstone Underground Station under a five-minute walk away with links to central London in 15 minutes.