A quickly evolving area of East London, Forest Gate offers fantastic links into central London with the addition of the Elizabeth Line, and the ideal location for those looking for open green space that inner London can sometimes lack without losing the edginess that initially attracts people to the capital. Capel Road borders the Wanstead Flats, the largest area of common land in urban London, with homes on Capel Road and those that fall just behind it being popularly referred to as 'Forest Gate Village' thanks to the mix of leafy green space and attractive Victorian homes. The peaceful location does not however mean a compromise on convenience; Manor Park Station and the Elizabeth line are a short walk or even shorter cycle at 0.8 Miles, whilst the Wanstead Park Overground and surrounding shops, cafés and restaurants are an even closer 0.6 Miles. A newly opened venture in the area, and worth a mention area, is 'E7 movement' which offers a range of classes including Hiit, pregnancy & postnatal yoga and Boxfit (0.8 Miles). Schools and nurseries are also plentiful, with Chestnut Nursery School, Godwin Junior School and Woodgrange Infant School (0.4, 0.5 and 0.6 Miles respectively) all rated good by Ofsted, within close proximity of the home.

Barking Lodge, a grand link-detached home with outstanding views over the Wanstead Flats enjoys an interesting history, being previously home to the Bishop of Barking and in the possession of the diocese until 2000. An immediately striking period home, the property's wide double frontage with double height bay and attached garage with stained glass, leaded windows, immediately sets it apart from its neighbours upon the road and is one of only a handful of detached/link detached homes existing on the road that has not been converted into apartments.

From the moment you enter the originality of the home, the features and high ceilings make what is already a rarity feel even more special. The brightly coloured Minton tiled floor draws you through the home and past the ornate staircase into the large, dual aspect dining room and first reception. With two-tone wooden parquet flooring underfoot, both rooms are dominated by large doors or windows whilst wood burners help transform the cavernous spaces into cosier retreats as the nights draw in and the evenings cool down. An equally elegant reception room, the formal lounge to the front with its impressive open fire also provides opportunity for a cosier evening retreat, or simply quieter spot to enjoy whilst taking in views over across the flats from the elegant bay window. The kitchen/breakfast room is located at the rear of the property and is connected to the dual reception space by a stunning orangery style conservatory, with mosaic tiled floor and striking grape vine overhead. A separate utility room, W.C and integral garage can be found just off the kitchen, providing yet more space to conveniently house the modern day necessities but away from the main body of living space. There is also a modern W.C with recessed storage and large cellar with multiple chambers accessible from the entrance hall.

As you ascend the stairs to the first floor, a large stained glass window provides ample natural light to the spacious landing area. There are five bedrooms, four of which are generous doubles featuring original chimney breasts, exposed wooden flooring and high skirting and one of which enjoys a contemporary en-suite wet room. The principal bedroom naturally falls to the front of the property where the bay window provides not only additional floor space but views across the flats. The main family bathroom has been lovingly updated by the current sellers in the traditional style to create an opulent Victorian style washroom, featuring a richly coloured mosaic floor, freestanding claw foot bath, large shower with period fixtures and matching chrome accessories. Externally there is gated off road parking to the front and an established, sunny rear garden with a feature pond.

EPC Rating: F36
Council Tax Band: F
 

LOUNGE 17' 7" x 16' 9" (5.36m x 5.11m)  

DINING ROOM 20' 6" x 16' 9" (6.25m x 5.11m)  

KITCHEN 16' 9" x 10' 6" (5.11m x 3.2m)  

CONSERVATORY 32' 6" x 8' 2" (9.91m x 2.49m)  

SNUG 16' 9" x 13' 11" (5.11m x 4.24m)  

BEDROOM ONE 17' 9" x 16' 9" (5.41m x 5.11m)  

BEDROOM TWO 13' 11" x 13' 1" (4.24m x 3.99m)  

BEDROOM THREE 14' 1" x 10' 6" (4.29m x 3.2m)  

BEDROOM FOUR 10' 6" x 9' 10" (3.2m x 3m)  

BEDROOM FIVE 10' 2" x 5' 9" (3.1m x 1.75m)