- Extended Edwardian house with period features and character +
- Close to Buckhurst Hill Station and Queens Road shops and restaurants +
- Good selection of state and private schools within the area +
- Beautiful open plan kitchen, family and breakfast areas that are ideal for entertaining +
- Views across Roding Valley Recreational Ground +
- Office with separate entrance +
You need to cross the threshold to appreciate everything this veritable tardis of an extended semi-detached house has to offer. Originally built in the Edwardian era, it retains delightful period features while having been extensively modernised to meet the needs of contemporary family life-offering the best of both worlds.
There is a tiled pathway and a hard-standing frontage for two cars - a valuable asset in this area. A side gate leads to the rear garden and a covered entrance with a period front door which opens into a welcoming hallway that includes storage cupboards and a cloakroom.
The lounge features a large bay window and an impressive cast iron fireplace with an eco-friendly, smoke-free bioethanol fire. It is flanked by built-in bookshelves and leads via a wide archway to the dining area with another elegant fireplace and multi-pane French doors to the contemporary breakfast area, when open, these create a wonderfully connected space, perfect for entertaining.
The family area and kitchen have lantern skylights and French doors that open to the garden. The stylish kitchen features a Smeg range cooker, modern shaker-style cabinetry with integrated appliances and a peninsula breakfast bar. There is a utility room and an external door leading to the self-contained office with its own private access to avoid disrupting family life, so is ideal for home working.
Outside, the easy-to-maintain garden is planted with an array of shrubs and perennials providing colour and interest throughout the year, designed with outdoor entertaining in mind, the garden includes a large, paved patio for al fresco dining and a gravelled seating area with an outdoor kitchen zone featuring a tiled countertop, electric grill and fridge.
On the first floor, a beautiful original stained-glass window brings natural light to the landing, which provides access to the bathroom, a separate double shower room, and three double bedrooms, one with polished wood floors and custom built-in storage. The second floor offers a fourth double bedroom with an en-suite shower, fitted cupboards and a seating area - great for teenagers seeking their own space.
Over the past three years, the owners have carried out significant upgrades including double glazing throughout, roof insulation, redecoration, and electrical rewiring-ensuring the house is as heat-efficient and as comfortable as possible whilst retaining original features.