Crosby Road, Forest Gate, E7

Highcastle Estates are pleased to offer for sale this beautifully refurbished two-bedroom apartment, situated within the highly characterful Crosby House on Crosby Road, Forest Gate.

Dating from the 1930s, this attractive purpose-built apartment is particularly appealing for buyers looking for something with a little more character than a typical modern flat. While the property has been carefully refurbished and presented to a high standard, the current owners have retained a number of its original features, creating a lovely balance between modern living and period charm.

Measuring approximately 758 sq ft (70.5 sq m), the apartment is noticeably spacious, with well-proportioned rooms, high ceilings and excellent natural light throughout.

One of the first things that stands out is the amount of original character that remains within the property. The original parquet flooring in the reception and kitchen/dining areas has been beautifully refurbished, bringing out the warmth and detail of the original timber flooring. Importantly, parquet flooring also remains underneath the carpets in both bedrooms, offering a future owner the option of restoring further original flooring if desired.

The reception room is a particularly attractive space, comfortably large enough for both living and dining furniture. Large windows allow plenty of natural light into the room, while the original parquet flooring and period fireplace provide an attractive focal point and give the room a real sense of character.

The proportions are enhanced further by the high ceilings, which continue throughout much of the apartment and give the accommodation a bright and airy feel.

Kitchen & Dining Room

The kitchen is arguably one of the property's most distinctive features.

Refurbished to provide a practical modern kitchen, it incorporates contemporary white cabinetry, wooden work surfaces, integrated appliances and a tiled splashback, while retaining an exceptionally unusual piece of the building's history.

The property retains an original 1930s oven/fireplace feature within the kitchen, complete with its original detailing and surrounding tiles. This is a particularly unique feature and is something you simply would not find in a newly built apartment.

The kitchen is arranged alongside a generous dining area, providing plenty of space for a full-sized dining table and chairs. The combination of the restored parquet flooring, original fireplace feature and more contemporary kitchen finishes gives the room a distinctive character while remaining practical for everyday use.

There is also a door leading directly from the kitchen onto the private balcony, providing a useful outdoor space and an easy connection between the kitchen and outside.

Private Balcony

Accessed directly from the kitchen/dining room, the balcony provides a valuable additional area for the apartment.

It would work well as a space for morning coffee, potted plants, or simply somewhere to step outside and enjoy some fresh air without leaving the property.

For an apartment of this type, having direct access to private outdoor space from the kitchen is a particularly useful feature.

Bedrooms

The property offers two well-proportioned double bedrooms, both benefiting from the generous ceiling heights and large windows.

The principal bedroom is particularly spacious, measuring approximately 14'9" x 11'9" (4.50m x 3.58m). There is ample room for a large double bed, bedside tables and additional bedroom furniture, while the large window allows plenty of natural light into the room.

The second bedroom measures approximately 11'7" x 9'5" (3.53m x 2.86m) and is also a comfortable double bedroom. It would work equally well as a guest bedroom, home office or additional living space depending on the purchaser's requirements.

Both bedrooms are currently carpeted, but the property benefits from the added attraction of original parquet flooring beneath the carpets, giving future owners the option of restoring another of the apartment's original features.

Bathroom

The bathroom has been refurbished in a contemporary style and is generously proportioned.

It features a full-sized bath with glazed shower screen and overhead shower, WC and a modern vanity unit with wash basin.

The bathroom is finished with large-format dark wall tiles and contrasting floor tiles, while the two windows provide excellent natural light and ventilation.

Hallway & Roof Lantern

The hallway is another feature that helps set this apartment apart.

A particularly attractive roof lantern sits above the central hallway, allowing natural daylight to filter into the middle of the apartment. This is an unusual feature for a property of this type and helps prevent the hallway from feeling dark or enclosed.

Combined with the property's high ceilings and generous room proportions, the roof lantern contributes to the bright and airy atmosphere throughout the apartment.

A further benefit is the potential availability of a garage space, which may be available to the purchaser subject to the necessary permissions, consents and any applicable terms. Further details are available upon request.

Period Character

For buyers who appreciate older properties, Crosby House offers a great deal of character.

The apartment retains several features associated with its 1930s origins, including:

Original parquet flooring

Original parquet beneath the bedroom carpets

Period fireplace in the reception room

Original kitchen oven/fireplace feature

High ceilings

Period proportions

Roof lantern over the hallway

These features have been complemented rather than replaced by the refurbishment, meaning the property retains its sense of history while being presented as a comfortable modern home.

Location

Crosby Road is a residential road within Forest Gate, E7, providing a good balance between established residential surroundings and the excellent transport and amenities available throughout the area. The postcode is in the Forest Gate South area of Newham.

Transport is a particular advantage. Forest Gate Station is approximately 0.4 miles away, providing access to the Elizabeth line, making journeys towards Stratford, the City and central London considerably more convenient. Maryland Station, Wanstead Park and Stratford are also within the wider surrounding area, providing further transport options.

The property is also well placed for the everyday amenities of Forest Gate, with local shops, cafés, restaurants and other independent businesses available along the surrounding streets and towards Woodgrange Road and Romford Road.

For those who enjoy green space, the wider Forest Gate area also provides access to Wanstead Flats, West Ham Park and other local open spaces, while Stratford's extensive shopping, dining and leisure facilities are only a short journey away.

There is also a good selection of schools within the surrounding area, including Earlham Primary School, Park Primary School, Odessa Infant School, Godwin Junior School and St James' CofE Junior School.

The Overall Picture

This is a particularly appealing apartment for someone looking for space, character and modern presentation in equal measure.

Unlike many refurbished flats where the original character has been removed, Flat 6 retains a number of features from its 1930s origins. The combination of the restored parquet flooring, period fireplace, original kitchen feature and tiles, high ceilings and roof lantern gives the property a genuine sense of individuality.

At the same time, the apartment has been refurbished to provide a comfortable modern home, with a contemporary kitchen and bathroom, two generous bedrooms, a large reception room and the added benefit of a private balcony.

With approximately 758 sq ft of internal accommodation, excellent proportions and a very distinctive mix of period and contemporary features, Flat 6, Crosby House is a property that needs to be viewed to fully appreciate the character, space and detail on offer.