Pretoria Road, Leytonstone, E11

Elegantly updated and developed by the current architect owners, finishes, fixtures and fittings are high end and immaculate throughout. There's a wealth of original features and the dining room has been extended beneath a large skylight.

There's a wealth of detail to lose yourself in across all 1000 square feet, from the underfloor heating in the kitchen to the French ceramic tiles in the dining room's new study area, to a whole host of expertly preserved vintage features, from the original staircase  to cornicing.

The independent cafes and bars of Francis Road are five minutes walk away, while the speedy Central line connections of Leytonstone tube  are just as close. You also have the great green expanses of Wanstead Flats and Epping Forest a mere twenty minutes away.

YOUR NEW HOME

From the frontage refinished in original lime mortar, to the hand made Petersen bricks that make up the dining room extension, the home has been a labour of love for the current architect owners. Your living room to the front is brilliantly airy and bright, with the high ceilings of the period and lots of natural light pouring in through the double glazed sash windows, custom made by Eurostyl with European timber.

Immaculately restored original timber floorboards flow underfoot, and there's a striking vintage hearth and mantel. 

Out in the hallway you have the original timber staircase,  with lots of custom pull out hanging rails and drawers. Storage is a priority throughout, right up to the  boarded loft.

The dining room makes for a superb second social space, once again full of natural light thanks to the artfully extended study area, a great custom made addition for home workers. Here a large Velux window sits overhead to complement the French ceramic tiles, by Martin Mosaic, that run underfoot.

Moving into the kitchen, the original timber floorboards give way to Italian marble with underfloor heating to keep things cosy in Winter.  Pale timber cabinets feature drawers within drawers for still more storage, and are topped with downlit granite worktops, home to a stainless steel Rangemaster oven and a Hans Grohe Axor Phillippe Starck tap.

Here's also where you step out into the garden; gloriously green yet low maintenance, with a floating tiled path sat above gravel, flanked by thriving beds and ending in a large BBQ patio set against a vast, flourishing green backdrop. Barely overlooked, it's the perfect outdoor retreat.

Upstairs, and your principal bedroom comes in at an enviable 180 square feet, once again incredibly bright and airy with high ceilings, double glazed sash windows in the bay and a tranquil pale blue colour scheme. 

Bedroom two's yet another bespoke creation, with a lively colour scheme, vintage hearth and original flooring, while bedroom three to the rear is another double, pristine in white and currently in use as a home office. Your family bathroom is finished in classic chessboard tiling underfoot. There's a shower over the curvaceous, full size tub, and metro tiling running to the ceiling. 

Finally your loft space is currently boarded for a wealth of extra storage. There's potential here to follow in the footsteps of some of your neighbours and add your own whole new storey (subject to the usual permissions, but floorplans are in place).

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Francis Road remains Leyton's premier social hub, even as other much loved spots like Leyton Midland Road, Tilbury  Yard and the High Road continue to level up. Francis Road is home to some of the area's best loved cafes, bars and delis, from Albert & Francis to Yardarm, as well the KERB Street Market every Saturday.

You also have one of the best locals in town just three minutes from your new front door. The Heathcote & Star is a fabulous community pub with fine food and drink and regular events.  Stroll a little further to check out the Filly Brook, a unique mix of cafe, bar and record label.

Leytonstone tube station is a ten minute walk, and will get you straight to the City in around the same time via the Central line. Ten minutes after that and you can be in the West End, putting both Liverpool Street and Oxford Street at your fingertips.

When it comes to greenery you have Abbotts Park just moments away, with the vast open nature of Epping Forest and Wanstead Flats both an easy twenty minute walk.

Finally, schools. There's a fine choice with some particularly excellent primary schools to choose from. Both Davies Lane and Newport Primaries are within easy reach and were awarded a rating of 'Outstanding' at their latest inspections.