Huxley Road, Leyton, E10

Sat on the upper two storeys of a substantial Victorian terrace in the heart of Leyton, this two bedroom duplex is a rare find. Flawlessly finished throughout, with a dedicated front door and private garden, the best of E10 is just a short walk away.

Laid out over two floors and almost 850 square feet, everything’s naturally bright and spacious, and designed to an impeccable standard. You have substantial, skylit social space, two generous double bedrooms, plenty of storage and of course that private garden.

You’re sat on a peaceful residential street halfway between Francis Road and Coronation Gardens here, with both charming cafes and landscaped greenery at your fingertips. Sidmouth Park is also just one street over, and the speedy Central line links of Leyton tube are ten minutes on foot.

YOUR NEW HOME

You have a dedicated front door and modest entrance hall. Climb the stairs to immediately arrive on a proper landing with the extensive open plan kitchen and living room to the rear. We’ll explore there shortly.

Your principal bedroom sits to the front, a magnificent double of more than 150 square feet, full of natural light from the large bay window and secondary sash, both dressed flawlessly in classic bistro shutters. A tower radiator, integrated wardrobe and tranquil mint green colour scheme complete the effect.

Back to the rear, and your open plan kitchen, diner and reception space is over twenty seven feet deep, with blonde parquet flooring, exposed brick and a striking mix of pristine white and warm coral paintwork combining to dramatic effect.

Twin skylights are set into the high, vaulted ceiling, with dual aspect windows adding to the floods of natural light. The kitchen area is artfully zoned towards the front, with sleek and seamless glossy cabinetry and chunky white worktops sat against the exposed brick. A superb space that elevates the everyday.

Step out at the rear for a sizeable timber deck and rooftop views, perfect for morning coffee or an evening glass of wine. Stairs descend to your private south facing garden ; a pristine patio leading to a lush lawn, flanked by high, dark timber fencing. A nicely secluded outdoor retreat.

Back inside, and your family bathroom completes the first floor; tiled from floor to ceiling in large format white letterboxes, with a classic white suite and hardwood style vinyl underfoot.

Finally, head upstairs - that lovely exposed brickwork climbing with you - for the gloriously skylit loft suite. There’s around 180 square feet up here, finished with inset shelving and white walls, all flooded with natural light and with an absolute wealth of extra storage under the eaves. Always a welcome bonus in London apartment living. A suitably striking final space in a superb duplex.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Francis Road, less than five minutes away, has remained Leyton’s most sought-after social hub even as the surrounding area goes from strength to strength, with an ever increasing range of cafes, drinking spots and eating out.

Albert & Francis is still the favoured coffee spot, with expert artisanal brews. Yardarm offers a carefully curated range of wines to enjoy inside or take away, while Marmelo Kitchen has deli delicacies for your larder.

Also be sure to check out the KERB street market, every Saturday. Great for fresh produce.

Just as close in the other direction is Leyton High Road, home to a range of pubs and bars including E10’s premier gastropub; The Leyton Engineer, sat in the Grade II listed surroundings of the Old Town Hall.

As noted, you have the green spaces of Coronation Gardens and Sidmouth Park on your doorstep, and if you really want to stretch your legs, Leyton Jubilee Park and even Hackney Marshes are within reach, for a genuine city escape.

Finally, Leyton tube connects you to the heart of the capital via the Central line. Just ten minutes on foot from your new front door, from here you can be at Liverpool Street in ten minutes, or Oxford Circus in twenty.