2 bed flat for sale

Francis Road, London E10

In the centre of Francis Road this exceptionally stylish, charming and spacious, two double bedroom, ground floor apartment is being offered chain free. With its own private garden and in close proximity to Leyton and Leyton Midland Road stations.

Full of original period features and high quality interior design, this wonderful apartment offers comfort and luxury, as well as a private garden and secluded side return, directly accessed from the kitchen, living room and second double bedroom.

Francis Road is a vibrant social hub that is rapidly growing in popularity and is already home to some fantastic shops, cafes and bars. Hackney Marshes is less than a mile from your door and can be easily accessed via nearby Leyton Jubilee Park, either on foot or by bike.
Your new home


Entering your apartment, you'll notice how much of the original period charm has been retained even though the flat has been modernised to a high standard. With ceiling roses, picture rails and cornicing still featured in most rooms, you only have to look up to be reminded of your home's Victorian origins.

The first principal bedroom has 140 square feet of space, a charming bistro shuttered bay window, lovingly restored timber flooring, an ornate pewter fireplace and a decorative tiled hearth.

Next door you'll find a similarly generous reception room, home to exposed brick alcoves and an open fireplace with another tiled hearth. Aegean blue paint complements the brick walls and original floorboards, while smart patio doors add extra natural light.

Through these doors, into your garden, you'll find a private stretch of lawn, some handy covered storage and a gravelled relaxation and dining area, tucked away in your side return. Perfect for entertaining outside in the summer.

There are two further access routes back inside. The first leads into the kitchen and the second straight to your second double bedroom, which is currently in use as a home office.

Another spacious affair, this bedroom has smooth engineered hardwood flooring and a convenient, stylish ground floor WC through a sliding partition door.

Back along the corridor, you'll come to your excellently arranged kitchen, with smart hexagonal splashback tiling, subtly patterned white cabinets, brass fixtures and fittings, integrated appliances and sturdy wooden countertops.

The final room in this splendid apartment is your sophisticated bathroom. In here, there's lots of glossy, white brickwork tiling, a rainfall shower over the bath and more signature brass fixtures and fittings.
Your new neighbourhood


Your City commute will only take half an hour door to door. A fourteen minute walk brings you to Leyton station, served by the fast Central line and directly connecting you with Stratford, Liverpool Street and Oxford Circus.

In nine minutes on foot in the opposite direction, you'll arrive at Leyton Midland Road station, where it's just a few stops on the Overground to Wanstead Park, Walthamstow Queen's Road, and Blackhorse Road.

You can also take advantage of the secure cycle hangers, situated just a few yards from your front door on Morley Road and Claude Road. With an increasing number of protected cycle routes in the area, some starting on Francis Road, neighbouring boroughs and lush green spaces are easily accessible by bike.

Right on your doorstep, you've a network of friendly shops, cafes and bars. Yardarm wine bar have some wonderful sourdough loaves and delicatessen produce that you can take home, or sit in and try one of the latest showcased wines and carefully selected snacks and nibbles.

Dreamhouse Records is just a little further along your road, where you can rummage through the vinyl whilst savouring a speciality coffee. Alternatively, freshly roasted blends and delicious salads and paninis are also available at Albert and Francis coffee shop.

A twenty minute stroll or a seven minute cycle brings you to the Marsh Lane entrance to Leyton Jubilee Park. This popular, open, green space is full of sports fields, basketball courts and even a beach volleyball club. If you wish to explore further, then a footbridge leads over the railway tracks and into the lush, expanse of Hackney Marshes.