Knotts Green Road, Leyton, London, E10

On entering the home, the eye is immediately drawn through to the expansive rear extension and garden. The kitchen has been beautifully realised with special attention given to the material palette, which pairs engineered oak flooring and quarry tiles with a Mandarin Stone tile splashback above deep Caesarstone quartz worktops. Exposed painted timber joists run overhead, catching soft, dappled light from the rooflights above. Integrated cabinetry houses the appliances, with extensive storage space throughout keeping the space uncluttered. Aluminium sliding doors frame views and connect the kitchen to the beautifully landscaped garden.

A well appointed utility room and W.C continue the material palette, with built-in storage keeping laundry appliances neatly out of sight. A separate reception room at the front of the house is used as a snug and is centred on a Charnwood wood burning stove set against the exposed painted brickwork of the original chimney breast. A generous bay window floods the room with natural light, while a mature eucalyptus tree offers shade and privacy from the street.

Upstairs features Portland Stone walls and white oiled original floorboards run underfoot. The principal bedroom occupies the front of the plan with a bay window. All windows have been replaced with double glazed timber sash. Two further bedrooms are arranged across this level, currently configured as a bedroom and a study/nursery, alongside a family bathroom.

An elegantly detailed stair rises to the loft, washed with natural light from the skylight above, drawing light deep into the centre of the house. The loft is spacious with tall ceilings and exposed painted joists matching the ground floor extension. It houses an additional double bedroom and ensuite, with an aluminium sliding door and seamless glass balustrade. The ensuite includes an electric opening rooflight above the shower, along with the same Mandarin Stone tiles and terrazzo flooring found in the bathroom below. The bathrooms feature Lusso stone basins and brushed brass hardware from ABI Interiors.

Outside, the brick paved patio matches the rear extension and is generously sized for outdoor dining. A white stone chipping path winds through a mature, naturally planted garden with an amelanchier lamarckii and eucalyptus tree, while a large mature ash tree provides further shade and privacy. A dedicated storage area holds logs for the wood burner alongside bikes and gardening equipment. A gate at the rear opens onto the mews behind, offering convenient access for bikes.

Walthamstow Village, which is around a 12 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.

Francis Road in Leyton has a similar sense of community, with a host of independent cafes and delis to choose from, 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 also plenty of places to pick up organic produce along with KERB, the newly launched farmer’s market.

Schooling options are excellent and include the Walthamstow Village Montessori School and St Mary’s Primary School, which are both just over a 14-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. Leytonstone Station is also an option, which is serviced by the Central Line and around a 20-minute walk.