Victory Road, Wanstead, London, E11

Architecture & Interior   

Forming part of the old nurse’s home dating back to 1866, the mews was briefly converted to a convent before serving as Wanstead hospital for almost 50 years, before conversion to mews houses in the mid 1990s. Protected by grade 2 listed status, the original architect George Somers Clarke, also designed the adjacent bigger hospital building, The Great Hall & Clocktower, (seen prominently from the first floor), which is grade 2* listed.

Accessible via a tree-lined private passage, as you approach the house you walk past adjacent houses which gives you a sense of the gravitas and history of the building. The front garden leads you up to the front door, and is a great space to sit, eat and entertain in your own private space. A large garden shed provides additional clean dry storage outside.

As you enter, an intimate kitchen overlooks the front garden, with large storage cupboards adjacent in the hallway. The reception room is a bright beautiful space with period feature cornicing, big sash windows and a clever utility room curated out of the under-stair cupboard.

A lovely feature door leads out to a marvellous communal garden, featuring mature trees, shrubs, and a well kept lawn.  This shared space encourages a wonderful community culture within the mews, where you get you know your neighbour the old fashioned way.

Upstairs, the original features of the home come alive with 18ft ceilings, floor-to-ceiling sash windows and exposed rafters & iron joists. There are two double bedrooms complete with built-in wardrobes, and a striking family bathroom, finished in classic neutral blue tiling and cream tones.

In addition there are two private parking spaces, a rarity given the squeeze for parking in London.

 

In The Neighbourhood

Snaresbrook & Wanstead are known for their local abundance of green open spaces & urban architecture. Snaresbrook Crown Court is local beautiful landmark, and the adjacent Eagle Pond, a serene spot that’s great for a stroll. Nearby Wanstead Flats and sweeping Epping Forest provide expansive green spaces for all sorts of outdoor activities.

Snaresbrook has always had a thriving independent culture. Nearby The Larder on Snaresbrook Road, is one such spot with great coffee and brunch, La Bakerie is a great local bakery, and The Cuckfield a fantastic local pub. Wanstead High Street is also only a short walk away, offering a plethora of pubs, restaurants and shops.

 

Transport and connections

Equidistant between Snaresbrook station (0.5 miles) and South Woodford station (0.6 miles) stations, both on the Central Line and within a comfortable 10 minute walk. You can be in Central London in under 40 minutes, door to door.

 

Additional Information

• Property construction – traditional brick
• Utilities – gas, electricity, water, internet
• Gas Supply – independently supplied
• Electricity supply – independently supplied
• Water supply – metered
• Sewerage – attached to mains sewerage
• Broadband – standard download speed 16Mbps, upload speed 1Mbps, Ultrafast available (d/s1800Mpbs & u/s 220Mbps) Source: Ofcom
• Mobile signal/coverage – Likely excellent external cover on all major networks, limited internal cover linked to Three
• Restrictions – grade 2 listed (list entry number: 12007370
• Rights and easements – shared access pathway
• Flood risk  – Very low risk of surface water and no other flood risks listed

 

EPC rating: D. Tenure: Freehold, Planning permissions: grade 2 listed Mobile signal information: Broadband – standard download speed 16Mbps, upload speed 1Mbps, Ultrafast available (d/s1800Mpbs & u/s 220Mbps) Source: Ofcom
Mobile signal/coverage – Likely excellent external cover on all major networks, limited internal cover linked to Three