Set within the heart of Bushwood’s characterful residential streets, just a few minutes from Leytonstone High Road’s buzzing cafés and restaurants, a 24-hour gym and a live music venue, but only 9-minutes from Leytonstone Tube and just across the road from serene open space of Wanstead Flats, the location of this first-floor flat perfectly fuses tranquillity with convenience.

Featuring two double bedrooms, a separate living room and a good-sized kitchen and bathroom, the property is ready to move into yet offers a rare opportunity for someone looking to buy a blank canvas to realise their design dreams. It also comes with a share of freehold, with the current lease remaining for the next 900+ years.

You’ll find Bushview at the quieter cul-de-sac end of Mornington Road. One of the smaller blocks of brick-built apartments in the vicinity, it’s surrounded by period homes that give the street a peaceful, family-friendly vibe. Tucked around the back, you’ll find a private driveway belonging to the building and individual garages for each flat, but there’s also permit parking available on the street. 

Opening the wrought-iron gate in the low brick wall, you’ll pass a well-kept front lawn and a paved path leading to a secure canopied entrance with individual letterboxes and an intercom system.

On the first floor, a front door with a chrome letterbox and peephole opens into a hallway with a handy integrated storage cupboard for coats and shoes.

Brightened by an internal glazed wall, the neutral paintwork and cream carpet underfoot flow into the adjoining living room, which feels lovely and light thanks to the large east-facing picture and awning windows (with blinds and curtail rail) to the rear. A modern central light fitting further illuminates a footprint that can easily accommodate a dining table alongside a big sofa and television.

Adjacent, you’ll find a generously sized wrap-around kitchen with a tiled floor and splashback to offset plenty of wall and base cabinetry with chrome handles and a contrasting black worktop. There’s an integrated double oven to one side, a gas hob to the other, a stainless-steel sink, and space for an undercounter fridge and a laundry appliance. A big, in-built cupboard also provides storage for essential household items.

Return to the hallway to find a fully tiled bathroom containing a bath with a handheld shower attachment, folding glass screen, and extractor; a vanity basin unit with a mirrored cabinet above; and a close-couple toilet.

Fitted with cream carpets, the double bedrooms face the west via large front windows that capture the evening light. They’re both lit by pendant lights, while the main double also features two integrated wardrobes, along with an in-built dressing table and drawers.

Outside, the building’s residents can enjoy an east-facing communal lawn screened by high fences and filled with vibrant and colourful flowering plants and shrubs to the borders. A lovely seating area for moments of quiet reflection also overlooks the garden.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Bushwood has a wonderful mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, who are quickly welcomed into its vibrant community.

Just a couple of minutes’ walk from High Road, with its cluster of local favourite hangouts, you’ll never be short of places to wine and dine. Some top spots include The Birds and The Red Lion pubs, Wild Goose Bakery (we recommend you try the carrot cake), as well as Bushwood’s excellent local tavern, The North Star.

Don’t forget to try Singburi, an outstanding Thai restaurant, Panda Dim Sum, and To Be Consumed Wine – a great wine bar hosting a Mexican Fried Chicken pop-up every Friday night. Homies on Donkeys is a great spot to drop by for tacos.

The house is also close to Wanstead’s bars and restaurants (stop by Provender and Bombetta) and Forest Gate (check out Arch Rivals and Burgess & Hall). Alternatively, head over to Luna to watch live music performances from a wide range of artists.

Just to the east lies Wanstead Flats, and Henry Reynolds Gardens is just a few minutes by foot, with 140 acres of Grade II* parkland extending beyond. The Olympic Park and Hackney Wick also offer many family-friendly activities and major retail shopping opportunities.

Leytonstone Tube (Central Line) is around a 9-minute walk, with Overground services the same distance in the other direction. Nearby schools include the Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ George Tomlinson Primary School and Our Lady of Lourdes, and the ‘Outstanding’ Davies Lane Primary School.