- First floor +
- Direct views over the River Lea and Walthamstow Marshes +
- 950+year lease +
- Allocated parking +
- Moments from Millfields Park and Walthamstow Marshes +
- Landscaped communal gardens +
The Home -
This three bedroom apartment is arranged on the first floor and comes with impressive views over the River Lea and Walthamstow marshes. Riverside close is a well cared for, purpose built development located close to Millfields Park, Walthamstow marshes and situated on the banks of the tranquil river Lea. There is allocated parking, beautiful communal gardens and double glazing. Riverside Close has a real community feel to it including a useful Whatsapp group for residents.
The Indoors -
The welcoming L-shaped entrance hall allows the apartment to flow perfectly and has two built in cupboards, and doors leading to all rooms. The living room is flooded with natural light from the dual aspect windows and has a wonderful bay window that overlooks the River Lea and Marshes. The room is the perfect space for living and entertaining and is close to 25ft in length. The modernised kitchen opens from the living area and is well stocked with cupboard space and worktop housing the integrated appliances.
The main bedroom is a calming space with views over the River lea and marshes and has built in storage. Both other bedrooms offer wonderful views, built in storage and work perfectly as guest rooms or home office. The bathroom has been finished with grey metro style tiles, pedestal basin and built in bath with concealed shower unit.
Loving The Location -
The immediate area has a fantastic offering of places to eat and drink, notably the Crooked Billet which has a fantastic garden area in the summer months, and the Princess of Wales with its riverside terrace. A 10 minute walk away is a 24/hr health and general food shop - World Foods, that includes an on-site butchers. Sodo pizza, and a great coffee shop Mosaic is also a 10 minute walk away. 107, Charles Artisan Bread and My Neighbours The Dumplings on nearby Lower Clapton Road. A short walk to the west is Stoke Newington with all it has to offer. The weekly food market on Chatsworth Road is easily reached in around 15 minutes by foot and Hackney Picture House, London Fields Lido and the Grade-II* listed St John at Hackney, an 18th-century chapel and live music venue, are also nearby.
For green open space, just a short walk away is Millfields Park, Hackney Downs Park, Clissold Park, Springfield Park, Markfield Park, the Lee Navigation (canal walk), Middlesex Filter Beds Nature Reserve, Woodberry Wetlands nature reserve, and the Stratford Olympic Park, to name but a few. Hackney Marshes is a lush green belt 10 minutes on foot and is perfect for a dog walk, summer picnics, and even a visit to see the horses that live there year round! Using the overground you can also visit Walthamstow wetlands nature reserve and be in Epping forest within 20-30 minutes.
For transport, Clapton station is a short walk away and you can be in Liverpool Street in 12 minutes. There are also plenty of good bus connections nearby offering routes to the city and West End.