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Murchison Road, Leyton, London, E10 6LU

PROPERTY TYPE

Terraced

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

2

SIZE

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TENURE
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Freehold

Floorplan 1
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Key features

  • Five Bedrooms all of a Generous Size
  • Through Lounge
  • Extended Dining Kitchen
  • Beautifully Landscaped Garden
  • Two Bathrooms
  • Utility Area and Ground Floor Cloakroom with a W/C
  • Tanked Cellar
  • Exceptional Decor Throughout
  • Freehold
  • EPC Rating C

Description

This wonderful five-bedroom house for sale in the sought-after Francis Road area of Leyton combines thoughtful contemporary updates with beautifully preserved period character. Extended and carefully remodelled, the property offers versatile family living alongside a landscaped, low-maintenance garden and excellent access to local cafés, green spaces and transport connections.

A smart traditional brick façade with charcoal-grey detailing and black-framed windows sets the tone from the outset, while a tiled porch leads into an interior finished with a confident, cohesive palette throughout.

The entrance hall immediately establishes the home’s character, continuing with the Charcoal colour scheme, engineered oak flooring and restored period detailing, creating a calm yet striking first impression. Decorative plasterwork, traditional radiators and generous proportions continue into the impressive through-reception, where a large bay window draws natural light across the space.

Towards the rear, an internal courtyard and lightwell create an unexpected architectural moment within the house. Framed by exposed brickwork and monochrome tiling, the space introduces additional light and a quiet sense of separation between the reception and kitchen beyond.

A cellar provides useful additional storage, while a separate utility room has been carefully designed with extensive cabinetry and a dedicated laundry space.

The extended kitchen-diner forms the social heart of the home. Skylights bring balance to the darker cabinetry and timber detailing, while resin stone worktops and a substantial island introduce a more refined contemporary feel. There is ample space for both everyday dining and entertaining. Light parquet flooring softens the overall palette and connects the space back to the home’s Victorian character.

Full-width bi-fold doors open onto a beautifully designed low-maintenance garden featuring a patio area, AstroTurf lawn, and planters. A versatile bench provides convenient built-in storage, while a waterfall flowing into the pond creates a tranquil and relaxing outdoor retreat.

Across the upper floors are five generously proportioned bedrooms, each continuing the home’s calm, cohesive aesthetic. The principal bedroom spans the front of the first floor and benefits from twin windows and extensive fitted storage, while a further rear bedroom overlooks the garden.

The family bathroom balances traditional and contemporary influences through a restrained material palette of subway tiling, warm neutral tones and darker accents.

The loft conversion has been thoughtfully arranged to create two further bedrooms and an additional shower room. The front-facing room is particularly impressive, with exposed brickwork, and generous eaves storage that add both character and practicality.

Francis Road remains one of Leyton’s most popular residential pockets, known for its strong sense of community and excellent independent cafés, restaurants and local shops. The Heathcote & Star, Unity Café and Yardarm are all nearby, while Hollow Ponds, Wanstead Flats, Hackney Marshes and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park are all within easy reach.

Leytonstone Underground and Leyton Midland Road stations are both within walking distance, offering swift connections across London, while Stratford International is also close by.

What the seller has to say
Adore the area, the village feel, and the wonderful neighbours we will be sad to leave behind. Only moving up the road…. We will never leave the area!

To view this property, please contact our friendly and helpful team of property professionals.
MATERIAL INFORMATION
Tenure – Freehold
Council tax band – C
These property particulars have been prepared by Trading Places Estate and Letting Agents under the instruction of the owner and shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract. They are created as a general guide, and our visit to the property was for the purpose of preparing these particulars. No form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. We have not tested any of the appliances, services or connections and therefore cannot verify them to be in working order or fit for the purpose. This includes heating systems. All measurements are subject to a margin of error, and photographs and floor plans are for guidance purposes only. Fixtures and fittings are only included subject to arrangement. Reference is made to the tenure, and where applicable, the lease term is based on information supplied by the owner, and prospective buyers(s) must make their own enquiries regarding all matters referred to above.
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: C
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
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GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Rear garden
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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Murchison Road, Leyton, London, E10 6LU

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£5,516
Property: £ 1,100,000
Deposit: £ 110,000
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Trading Places, Leytonstone

46 Church Lane, London, E11 1HE
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Trading Places Estate and Letting Agents

As a husband and wife team with over 50 years' collective experience in property sales and lettings, we've been your local estate agents since the late nineties.

In 2021, during the height of the Coronavirus pandemic and its many challenges, we decided to give our team a boost, a bright new future, something to look forward to... and it was also about time Trading Places got a fresh look too, one to reflect the wonderful and vibrant local community we love so much.

Over the past two decades we've grown and evolved as people and as a business and watched the fantastic neighbourhood we live and work in do the same. So, while our core values and exceptional service standards will never change, we really hope you like our brand new look.

We're able to combine our passion for property and our deep affection for the area to help people find their next happy home. And with a fantastic mix of distinctive Edwardian and Victorian properties, charming cottages full of character, snug terraced houses and smart, modern flats, this beautiful London suburb really does have something for everyone - you just need the right support to help you find it!

Whether you're looking for a quiet and cosy home to really settle in, or a vibrant pad in the heart of the 'hubub', our local estate agents know every part of Leytonstone and the surrounding hidden gems of East London... and we promise that we'll always offer you 100% honest advice.

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