- Charming period home
- Elegant facade
- 1,464 square feet
- Original features
- Three bedrooms
- Sizable study/home office
- Through lounge
- Landscape designed garden
- Open plan kitchen diner
- Ground floor WC
An elegant Victorian period
house, thoughtfully renovated to enhance its original character with quality cabinetry
and carefully chosen fittings to create a desirable three-bedroom three storey
home of over 1,464 square feet with a stylish interior and exterior. Please
watch our video to appreciate this house and garden.
Located on a quiet, sought
after, tree lined street in the Driffield Road Conservation Area. The current
owners purchased this property in 2018 having fully renovated the house and garden
in the interim to make it into an attractive family home.
Highlights
The result is an elegant Victorian
exterior and interior with enhanced original features. This is complemented by
the clean modern design and function of the spacious and unique kitchen on the
lower ground floor. There is a marvellous stone section of the kitchen wall,
believed to be made from large stones reclaimed from a local church at some
time in the past.
The period through lounge
has original marble working fireplaces. A master bedroom, a second double bedroom
on the first floor, with the third double bedroom at the rear of the house on
the raised ground floor with french doors onto the rear garden. A spacious new family
bathroom with a huge stone bath, walk in shower and bespoke double sink and storage
cupboards. There is sizeable office, ideal for working from home, and WC also
on the ground floor.
Throughout the house, the original
floorboards and panelling has been sanded, filled, highlighting their woodgrain.
All interior doors and stained glass are original. Tall ceilings, of course, many
with the original cornicing.
Lovely use of period paint
colours throughout along with high quality architectural light fittings by Corston
and Buster + Punch lighting. As well as Phillps Hue smart lighting in the
kitchen and lounges.
Future potential
Both neighbouring houses
have built new second floors with mansard roofs complying with the local
authority conservation area guidelines. Subject to the necessary planning and building
regulations, it should be possible for a future owner to achieve the same and
create another floor.
The accommodation
Part of a pair of houses
with elegant facades, period railings, cleaned brickwork, brick arched first
floor sash windows, a triple sliding sash window on the ground floor. Elegant
mortar work including keystones in the two arches and a recessed porch.
Period front door with fan
light, hallway with sanded original floorboards, staircase and panelling and
ceiling cornicing. At the end of the hallway is a full height storage cupboard
with a smaller one above opposite the ground floor WC complete with its own
window.
The double reception room
has an original triple sliding box sash window complete with internal shutters,
two original working marble fireplaces, which are set off beautifully against the
green paintwork, sanded floorboards and ceiling cornicing. There are double
doors complete with stained glass to separate these rooms if required.
Downstairs to the open plan
kitchen dining room, with its wonderful juxtaposition with the original
staircase, large fireplace and the huge block stone wall against the immaculate
kitchen with its Neolith (sintered stone) worktops and micro cement floor. A
bespoke fitted kitchen with quality Miele and Neff appliances including a wine
fridge. This is a generous sized room ideal for entertaining with a substantial
kitchen island and half of the room providing lots of space for a dining table.
The sink is under the sash window on the front elevation. An important feature
is the fully glazed door to the rear for natural light which opens onto a flight
of exterior steps up to the rear garden, making a connection between the
kitchen and garden, which is ideal for entertaining.
The Valliant gas boiler is
in the storage room accessed at the front of the kitchen and located under the front
path, which also houses the utility meters and the consumer unit.
At the rear on the ground
floor, there is a generous sized home office/study complete with its own sash
window. There is a door to the rear into the third double bedroom which has a sash
window to the side, a large skylight, its own wash basin, and french doors onto
the rear garden.
The rear garden is a
delight, it has been landscaped designed, has huge ceramic tiled slab flooring,
with a rear area made of clay pavers with an architectural wooden farmwork which
supports some lovely climbing plants as well as defining a seating area with a
Herschel heater attached. It is beautifully planted and is a picture this time
of year. It is South West facing.
The first-floor landing
makes an impression with its dark colour, light-coloured sanded stairs and
floorboards and gorgeous feature light fitting by Buster + Punch.
The master bedroom is again
elegant with its two arched sliding box sash windows, two fitted cupboards and another
feature fireplace.
The second double bedroom
is a good size with a full height fitted cupboard and sash window.
The family bathroom is an
impressive and large bathroom with a Fired Earth terracotta tiled floor with
under floor heating. Bespoke cabinetry with a double sink unit a large walk-in
shower, a generous sized freestanding stone bath, with quality fittings throughout.
No
onward chain.
Freehold
The Roman Road and Victoria
Park Neighbourhood
This sought after
neighbourhood is a thriving, highly desirable and lively place to live, with
good schools, beautiful green spaces and a well-known food and drink culture.
The excellent transport links provide easy access to the City, Canary Wharf and
beyond, making it an ideal location for professionals and families alike.
Vivian Road and the other
Victorian streets of the Driffield Road Conservation area are not only an
architectural delight, but they are very friendly and have a strong community
feel, and the house is in the catchment area of the popular Chisenhale Primary
School (at the end of the road) and Olga Primary School.
Despite the quietness of
the immediate locality, the Roman Road and Victoria Park in general, provide
bustle and life with a plethora of independent cafes, bars, and restaurants to
choose from and a variety of convenience stores are at hand. From independent
boutiques to well-known high street brands, there is something to suit all
tastes and budgets.
The famous Roman Road
Market offers an eclectic mix of vintage clothing, fresh produce, and artisanal
goods, and there is a Sunday food market in the park, with Broadway and the
Columbia Road Flower Markets, a 20-minute stroll along the picturesque Regents
Canal.
The current owners
particularly love the Breadery, Mae + Harvey, Bàrd Books, local yoga studios
and the brewery on the canal. Only a short stroll through the park are the
Ginger Pig, Bottle Apostle and new wine bar Bruno in Victoria Park village.
Mile End tube station is
just a short walk away from where the Central, District, and Hammersmith and
City lines can be accessed, providing easy access to all parts of the city. Express
coaches to Stanstead Airport leave from Mile End, and from Whitechapel, two
stops west of Mile End, Heathrow Airport can be reached in 35 minutes via the
Elizabeth Line. There are also excellent
bus links, including the number 8, 277, 425 and 339 buses, making it easy to
get around the local area in all directions and beyond.
Victoria Park, which is a
213-acre park that was opened in 1845 and is one of the oldest public parks in
London. It features a large lake, numerous walking and cycling paths,
playgrounds, cafes, and sports facilities. The park also hosts various events throughout
the year, including music festivals, food markets, and sporting events. It is
considered one of the most popular and well-loved parks in London, providing a
peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Olympic Park and
London Stadium are a 20-minute walk away, and the Regents Canal, which flows
beside Victoria Park, connects Limehouse Basin and the Thames to the South and
Islington to the north.
It is no wonder that
properties are in high demand in this special area, with its unique blend of
old-world charm, modern-day convenience, and beautiful green spaces.
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