2 bed flat for sale in Francis Road, Leyton, E10 (ref: 18b3df6e-4f32-4a46-9d47-7eb31aed7421)

A two bedroom split level first floor apartment, enviably sat on Francis Road itself with all the cafes and social spots at your fingertips, plus plenty of greenery and transport options. Inside, there's a wealth of lovingly preserved original features across both storeys

Vintage style blends nicely with clean, contemporary lines throughout, vintage timber floorboards and smart metro tiles combining to superb effect. The skylit loft space is especially fine and flexible, easily serving as an extra reception or study.

You're right in the heart of things, sat above the landmark Yardarm Wine Shop on Francis Road, Leyton's most sought after mini community. The central location also means you have a great range of greenery and transport nearby.

YOUR NEW HOME

First stop is your front reception, a substantial 150 square feet all naturally illuminated by the large bay window, with engineered hardwood floors, tower radiator and recessed spotlights overhead. Currently in use as a bedroom, the apartment's flexibility comes to the fore here once again.

Bedroom two is next door, another double, carpeted with chrome fittings and a garden view. Next door your family bathroom is immaculately finished in a mix of sky blue metro tiling and pristine white paintwork. There's a sleek modern suite and a shower over the tub.

Your kitchen/diner offers a wealth of social space, opening up the possibility of your front reception serving as a sleeper. Kitchen cabinets are cream, seamless and glossy with dark, timber effect worktops and a smoky grey metro tile splashback.

The dining area and social space is smartly marked out by one counter, with engineered blonde hardwood running underfoot and a sash window framing a leafy green view.

Finally, climb the second staircase for the 180 square foot loft room, twin skylights sit in the vaulted ceiling and there's a welcome wealth of storage under the eaves, always a welcome bonus in London apartment living.

One end of the space is composed entirely of exposed brick, while artfully distressed original timber floorboards run underfoot, perfect as an extra bedroom, extra reception, or study.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

You'll be stepping out straight onto Francis Road, one of E10's most desirable social spots and home to many of Leyton's best independent wining and dining establishments.

Yardarm beneath you is one of the finest, a cafe, deli and wine shop offering a selection of expertly curated vintages, coffees and deli products to enjoy on site or take away. Great neighbours to have.

Exploring further you'll discover the likes of Albert & Francis, Dreamhouse Records and the Northcote Arms, a diverse eclectic mix of attractions and nightlife.

Whenever you're leaving your locale it's just a fifteen minute stroll to Leyton tube for the Central line, and direct eleven minute connections to Liverpool Street for a door to door City commute of under half an hour.

Tottenham Court Road, for the West End, is just eleven minutes further.

Alternatively you're just ten minutes from Leyton Midland Road overground and the newly christened Suffragette line, running from Gospel Oak to Barking Riverside. The Suffragette line will get you directly to the River Thames, or connect you with the Victoria line at Blackhorse Road in just five minutes.

For morning runs or evening strolls, both Coronation Gardens and Sidmouth Park are just moments away, while if you really want to stretch your legs you can be exploring Epping Forest or Hackney Marshes in a little over twenty minutes. You'll forget you're in London.

Finally, you're also excellently placed for East London's growing network of protected bike paths, there's a stretch just around the corner and cyclists can enjoy an almost seamless ride all the way to Hackney, Stratford and Victoria Park.