Located on a tranquil residential street within the sought-after Lanes Area of Forest Gate, this brick-fronted family home presents a unique chance for buyers eager to transform a property into their dream residence. While the home requires thorough modernisation, it boasts significant potential, with numerous examples in the vicinity of successful kitchen and loft extensions (pending planning permission).
The entrance hallway leads to all ground-floor spaces, featuring a spacious through-lounge with a prominent front bay window that invites ample natural light. This area transitions smoothly into a flexible dining space or additional sitting room, enhanced by a rear picture window. At the back of the hallway, there is a separate dining room offering versatility and access to the kitchen. The kitchen itself includes an array of eye-level and base-level cabinets, built-in oven with gas hob, and room for standalone appliances such as washing machines and fridges. A side door opens up to the garden while there’s also rear access leading to a shower room equipped with part-tiled walls, walk-in shower cubicle, low-level WC, and freestanding wash basin. The south-facing rear garden extends approximately 40 feet and has been well-kept featuring lawn areas, paved pathways, established shrubs, and fenced boundaries.
On the first floor, three generous double bedrooms can be found—each benefitting from built-in wardrobes and abundant natural light that allows for additional furnishings. Notably, this property is available with no onward chain.
Strode Road enjoys easy access to Forest Gate station on the Elizabeth Line, providing rapid connections to Liverpool Street in around 14 minutes; Wanstead Park Overground is also nearby for further travel options across East London. The local area is lively with various independent cafes, eateries like The Wild Goose Bakery, Quirky Cafe and Fiore's Italian eatery among others. Moreover, reputable schools such as Woodgrange Infant School and Godwin Junior School are within a short walking distance.
