3 bedroom terraced house for sale

Requiring complete refurbishment throughout, this spacious three bedroom house for sale in Leytonstone offers an exciting opportunity for buyers looking to create a home tailored to their own style and needs. Behind its attractive period façade are generous room sizes, original character features and a south-west facing garden, all in a sought-after location just a short walk from Francis Road and excellent transport links.

Set along a quiet residential street, the house retains its attractive late Victorian/early Edwardian façade, complete with a canted bay window and traditional architectural detailing. A small tiled front garden leads to an enclosed porch before opening into a welcoming entrance hall.

The through reception extends to more than seven and a half metres, with a bay window to the front and French doors to the rear filling the space with natural light. Original features, including decorative cornicing and ceiling roses, remain in place, offering an excellent starting point for sympathetic restoration. While the property requires modernisation throughout, the generous proportions provide an ideal canvas for creating a beautiful family living space.

To the rear, the kitchen-diner offers plenty of room for family meals and entertaining and is ready for complete redesign to suit modern living. A useful downstairs cloakroom sits beyond the kitchen, while a door provides direct access to the rear garden.

The south-west facing garden enjoys sunshine for much of the day and offers plenty of scope for landscaping. A brick-built shed within the side return and an additional timber shed provide useful storage, while established planting creates the foundations for an attractive outdoor space.

Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms are arranged around a split-level landing. The accommodation is spacious throughout and, like the rest of the house, would benefit from comprehensive refurbishment, allowing the next owner to update every room to their own specification. The family bathroom is currently fitted with a three-piece suite and built-in storage.

The location is one of the property’s strongest assets. Positioned between Leytonstone and the ever-popular Francis Road neighbourhood, you’ll have an excellent choice of independent cafés, restaurants, pubs and everyday amenities within easy walking distance. Leytonstone High Road also offers supermarkets and convenient shopping, while both Leytonstone Underground and Leytonstone High Road Overground stations provide excellent transport connections into Central London.

For those who enjoy green space, Hollow Ponds, Wanstead Flats, Leyton Flats, Hackney Marshes, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Walthamstow Wetlands are all within easy reach. Families will also appreciate the selection of well-regarded local schools and the nearby leisure centre with its gym, swimming pool and fitness facilities.

Seller comments

Having been a much-loved family home for over 58 years, the property is now offered for sale with no onward chain. While it would benefit from some updating and maintenance—including repairs to the concrete window surrounds, re-rendering of the front elevation, and replacement of the flat roof—it presents a fantastic opportunity to modernise and add value. The main roof was replaced within the last 10 years and remains in good condition.

Leytonstone continues to be one of East London's most sought-after locations, offering a vibrant high street with an excellent selection of cafés, restaurants, shops, and local amenities. With easy access to nearby Stratford, Leyton, and Hackney, the area appeals to a wide range of buyers, including families, couples, and professionals alike. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a spacious family home in a prime location and tailor it to your own tastes and requirements.

MATERIAL INFORMATION

Tenure – Freehold

Council tax band – D

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These property particulars have been prepared by Trading Places Estate and Letting Agents under the instruction of the owner and shall not constitute an offer or the basis of any contract. They are created as a general guide and our visit to the property was for the purpose of preparing these particulars. No form of survey, structural or otherwise was carried out. We have not tested any of the appliances, services or connections and therefore cannot verify them to be in working order or fit for the purpose. This includes heating systems. All measurements are subject to a margin of error, and photographs and floorplans are for guidance purposes only. Fixtures and fittings are only included subject to arrangement. Reference made to the tenure and where applicable lease term is based on information supplied by the owner and prospective buyers(s) must make their own enquiries regarding all matters referred to above.