Bunyan Road, Walthamstow

Tucked between Lloyd Park and Blackhorse Road, this flawlessly restored two-bedroom terrace home balances period charm and contemporary style in equal measure. With a beautifully extended kitchen/diner, smart garden and a first floor bathrooms and ground floor WC, it’s got plenty to shout about. And with Blackhorse Road station just a ten minute stroll away (hello, speedy Victoria line) you’re never far from the action. That said, you may never want to leave E17…

IF YOU LIVED HERE…

You’ll love how period charm blends seamlessly with contemporary design to create a bright, stylish living space. Beyond the smart exterior, the reception room is immaculately presented, featuring elegant décor, bespoke shutters, and a classic column radiator.

Prepare to be wowed as you step into the expansive kitchen/diner — a light-filled space showcasing pristine cabinetry, sleek worktops, striking tiling, and a central island that anchors the room beautifully. Thoughtful touches such as glazed panel along the stairwell adds architectural interest, while the ground floor WC is a welcome convenience. In the warmer months, throw open the generous patio doors and enjoy the low-maintenance garden.

Upstairs, you’ll find two immaculate bedrooms, including one with beautifully designed bespoke storage. The family-sized bathroom is equally impressive, finished with elegant marble-style tiling and contemporary fittings.

As for beyond, there’s an abundance of green space in the area; the fantastic Walthamstow Wetland is only a short stroll away, while Lloyd Park - home to the iconic William Morris Gallery - is even closer in the other direction.

Just three mins away you’ll find authentic eatery the Italian Bakery - perfect for takeout. A few minutes further, you’ve got independent wine shop and bar Forest Wines, which specialises in organic, biodynamic and natural wines. Five minutes beyond that, you’ve even got an original Banksy, preserved within the Bonners fish and chip shop signage. A similar distance, you’ve got foodie favourite restaurant SlowBurn, while the UK’s first dedicated brandy house,

Burnt Faith, is even closer. There will soon be community saunas in this area, too. Then there’s the Blackhorse Road Beer Mile beyond that. You’ll never be bored, let’s put it that way.

Want escape further afield? As well as giving you access to the Victoria line, Blackhorse Road station offers the convenience of using the Suffragette Overground line. Buses are plentiful too.

WHAT ELSE?

- You’ll also benefit from being just 0.8 miles from the newly opened Soho Theatre Walthamstow — a major cultural landmark brought to life with a £30 million investment as part of the council’s London Borough of Culture 2019 initiative to put arts and culture at the heart of the community.

- Head towards the Bell junction and Hoe St beyond, and you’ll come across some of the excellent independent ventures, including vegetarian-focused cafe Buhler, award-winning pizza restaurant Sodo, and the gloriously eclectic Walthamstow Trades Hall.

- If you want a change of scene from the park, head to Fellowship Square for the fantastic fountains, a delight for people of all ages, and cultural events organised by the local authority.