Five Oaks Lane, Chigwell, IG7

A naturally bright and smartly finished two bedroom end terrace home, with private garden and parking. You’re sat in the heart of Oaklands Hamlet, a tranquil residential community designed around twenty five acres of public open space, with lots of nearby greenery on all sides.

Behind the handsome red brick frontage, you have around 690 square feet to stretch out in, with plenty of contemporary character throughout, including sleek designer fittings and striking statement colour schemes.

You have an unusual wealth of nature and greenery within easy reach, with Hainault Forest and its playgrounds, cafes and water features right on your doorstep. The boating lakes and outdoor attractions of Fairlop Waters Country Park are also within easy reach.

YOUR NEW HOME

A charming family affair, the handsome red brick offers plenty of kerb appeal from the quiet streets of Oaklands Hamlet.

Inside, you have a handy guest WC on your right as you enter the entrance hall, smoky grey hardwood flooring underfoot, softly carpeted stairs rising ahead. The 145 square foot front lounge is on the right, with more carpet underfoot and a nice view of your tranquil street.

Cream paintwork combines with a striking deep blue statement wall, before we head into the open plan kitchen and diner.

Thereís another 140 square feet of social space in here, with the kitchen nicely zoned off to one side and decked out with a mix of smoky timber and glossy cream cabinetry, chunky white worktops and integrated appliances.

More of that smoky hardwood runs underfoot into the dining area, where double patio doors let natural light flood in from the garden, and a pale green statement wall breaks up the cream.

Step out from here into your private garden, a generous expanse of patio and lawn, ideal for entertaining al fresco and surrounded by timber fencing.

Head upstairs now for the sleeping arrangements; a pair of doubles with soft carpets and more striking statement walls. The principal comes in at 140 square feet, and adds integrated storage and floor to ceiling mirrored wardrobes.

Finally, your family bathroom, a smart affair with a modern integrated suite, cream tilework with timber accents and a shower over the full-sized tub.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Oakland Hamlet is a modest, purpose built contemporary community defined by the vast amount of surrounding greenery. With lots of parkland close at hand, this is a wonderful spot for families who love the outdoors.

Hainault Forest itself offers miles of woodland trails, a boating lake and adventure playground. Thereís also the 1856 cafÈ, sat in a beautifully restored Victorian barn and perfect for a leisurely lunch after exploring the woods.

Hainault London Golf Club offers two eighteen hole courses and a driving range, plus Italian dining at the Linguine restaurant. Thereíre lots of opportunities for cycling, and youíre well served by nearby Redbridge Cycling Centre.

For everyday essentials, shops and supermarkets can be found towards Collier Row and Hainault, while the 247 and 362 bus routes provide connections to the Central line and surrounding neighbourhoods.

As noted, you have private, off street parking, and drivers can be on the arterial A12 in about ten minutes. Alternatively, Fairlop tube station is about a six minute drive. From here the Central line will get you directly to the City and West End in around thirty and forty minutes respectively.