Set on a tree-lined residential street in Ilford, just minutes from green parks and great transport links, this four-bedroom 1930s end-of-terrace house is spacious and welcoming.

Inside, you’ll discover plenty of period features, four bedrooms and a versatile open-plan living and dining room; while the outside space includes a long southwest-facing garden, and both a garage and private off-street parking.

From the street, the house greets you with a roughcast rendered frontage, timber gable, double-glazed windows, cream-painted garage door and a paved front garden with room for up to three cars. A useful double-glazed tiled-roofed porch reveals an impressive, wide timber front door, opening into a wide hallway. Here, you’ll find a radiator, feature pendant and wonderful, engineered-oak flooring which continues through most of the ground floor and the bedrooms upstairs.

To your left, glazed double doors with beautiful original ornate handles (seen throughout the property) open to a fabulous dual aspect living and dining space, with a sightline running all the way from the bay window at the front, to the sliding doors at the rear, which open up onto the garden. Warm, off-white walls offset the white coved ceiling with decorative roses and chandelier pendants; there’s a pair of radiators to keep things toasty; and elegant arched openings help to subtly zone the space.

Returning to the hallway, walk past a handy understairs storage cupboard and through a bifold door into the dining kitchen, lit by both a wide window and a double-glazed door leading to the garden. Bevelled-front cashmere units with brushed chrome bar handles from Magnet and a stone-effect laminate worktop have been paired with dappled grey wall tiles; while glossy grey tiles run underfoot. There’s a double oven, integrated dishwasher, four-ring gas hob with steel overhead Neff extractor, and a stainless-steel sink and drainer with chrome mixer tap.

A utility area to the side contains space for a fridge-freezer and an extra appliance; plumbing for a washing machine; and an inbuilt larder cupboard. Another door here leads to the garage, which has the potential for conversion, subject to the usual planning consents.

On your way upstairs via the neutral carpeted staircase, a landing with a terracotta feature wall leads to the third double bedroom. With a front-facing window and sunny yellow walls, the oak flooring seen downstairs continues here. There’s also a radiator, chrome ceiling light and handy low-level inbuilt storage with sliding doors.

A second flight of stairs takes you past a tall frosted window to the first floor, where the primary double bedroom lies at the front of the house. With calming blush-painted walls and oak flooring, the room enjoys the light from a wide bay. Bespoke inbuilt furniture includes wardrobes, chests of drawers and bedside units; while there’s also a pendant light and radiator.

You’ll find the second bedroom, a large double, at the rear of the house, with sand-toned walls, views over the garden and a bank of inbuilt full-height wardrobes, providing yet more storage. The fourth, single bedroom, is adjacent to the master. Currently being used as a study, it would also make a lovely nursery or child’s bedroom, with a wide front-facing window, radiator and chrome multi-spot light.

In the family bathroom, a corner bath with shower and bifold screen takes centre stage. Terracotta-toned floor tiles are complemented by lighter dappled wall tiles, while the room is lit by two frosted windows. A close-coupled loo and pedestal sink complete the suite; while there’s also a useful full-height inbuilt cupboard with louvred door, and spotlights to the ceiling.

Outside, the southwest-facing garden is enclosed by timber fencing and extends to over 50ft. A paved patio area, ideal for barbecues and entertaining, steps down to a long, lush grassy lawn edged with borders containing a variety of mature bushes, trees and plants including Cotinus (smoke bush), Fatsia Japonica and peonies.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD:

Falmouth Gardens is well-connected for transport, with Redbridge Underground station on the Central line just a short walk away, making it easy to get to Stratford and Westfield for retail therapy (and wide-open space in the Queen Elizabeth Park) in just 11 minutes; or reach Oxford Street and the West End in half an hour. The house is ideally situated for car owners too, offering easy access to the A12/A406 and the M11.

The house is surrounded by green spaces, including Valentine’s Park, Clayhall Park, Roding Valley Park and Wanstead Park all within walking distance; as well as being close to Epping Forest, which extends north for miles, offering some excellent walking and cycling trails.

Local schools include the Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ Redbridge Primary, as well as Beal High School and Little Montessorians pre-school, both rated Good – all within 12 minutes’ on foot.