Odessa Road, Forest Gate, London, E7

Just around the corner from Cann Hall Park and Wanstead Flats, in a rapidly blossoming community teeming with outstanding pubs, bars, restaurants and independent shops, you’ll discover a bright and inviting home where cheerful yellow notes, quality tiling, stylish wallpaper, and original period details combine for a welcoming family-friendly atmosphere.

Inside, the current owners have created a through-lounge that seamlessly connects the living and dining areas. Another standout aspect of the home is the clever first-floor layout, allowing for three spacious double bedrooms and an upstairs bathroom. There’s also potential to extend into the loft or the kitchen due to the garden’s generous size, subject to planning.

Arriving at the house, a wrought-iron gate set in a newly built wall that matches the traditional London Stock brick exterior invites you onto a front patio. Laid with grey Indian sandstone and traditional chequered tiles, the path leads up to the vibrant yellow door, set within a recessed entrance porch with elegant moulding to echo the bay window.  

The numbered transom window pulls natural light into the hallway beyond. From here, the high ceilings and bright white paintwork continue throughout the ground floor, while the hardwood flooring complements the wooden glazed doors opening into a through-reception lit by central pendants to your right.

Begin in the front living room, where a broad canted bay window fitted with wooden Venetian blinds for privacy emphasises the excellent proportions and delicate cornicing to the ceiling. Meanwhile, in-built shelving creates a focal display area on either side of a beautifully restored ornamental Victorian fireplace.

Continue through to discover a south-facing dining room with a floor-to-ceiling glazed door leading onto the covered side terrace. Statement navy-and-gold geometric wallpaper backdrops base and wall cabinets with herringbone fronts, with more storage available beneath the stairs.

In the kitchen – recently rewired to include more sockets – you’ll find a good range of glossy white cabinetry with a white metro-tiled splashback to match. It also has an integrated Hotpoint oven with a Beko hob and extractor hood, a Liebherr fridge-freezer, a Beko dishwasher and a Candy Grand’O Vita washing machine. In the last few years, the owners have replaced the worktops and laid new monochromatic patterned floor tiles.

Take the staircase to the first floor, where the cream carpet underfoot runs across the landing and into all three double bedrooms, along with the white paintwork. All three are brightened by large windows with lower privacy glass and feature eye-catching wallpaper on one wall.

At the front, the primary bedroom captures the gentle morning light through two full-height windows with fitted blinds and freestanding wardrobes that could be included. The bedrooms share a fully tiled spot-lit bathroom containing a bath with a folding glass screen and overhead shower, a chrome heated towel rail, a pedestal basin and a close-coupled loo.

The lovely southwest-facing garden is a unique feature of the house. Larger than many in the neighbourhood, it enjoys an open position unobstructed by neighbouring walls, providing an abundance of sunlight throughout the day. The rear patio is perfect for enjoying a sunny breakfast, while another patio (also laid with grey Indian sandstone flags) offers ideal conditions for afternoon and evening relaxation – great for social gatherings.

In addition, raised railway sleeper flowerbeds pair with a mature planting scheme that includes pear, apple, and plum trees, a yellow rose bush, Acer, and a monkey puzzle tree for colour and interest. The patios and lawn area are also enclosed with high-quality vertical fence panels, while a small storage shed has been tucked neatly to one side of the main patio.

A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS

‘We are fortunate to have wonderful neighbours who are always friendly and willing to lend a hand. Our favourite local spots add to the charm of living here. The Holly Tree pub is a delight, featuring a garden train that kids – and adults – can enjoy.

‘Other beloved venues include the Leytonstone Tavern, the Wild Goose Bakery, and the Pretty Decent Beer Company’s microbrewery and bar, all just a short walk away. The weekly farmers market on Sundays is conveniently located just a minute’s walk from the house, forming a part of our weekend routine. We could continue to sing the praises of our wonderful community, but we encourage you to explore it yourself. We hope whoever moves in next will love this home and neighbourhood as much as we have.’

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Just down the road, the beautiful Wanstead Flats and Jubilee Pond provide a delightful environment to picnic, jog, or simply surround yourself with nature and wildlife. On the weekend, you can always head to the nearby Queen Elizabeth Park at Stratford.

It’s also easy to explore further afield, cycling to Leytonstone in under 10 minutes before catching the Central Line to Loughton, Theydon or Epping – you can also walk through the forest to Epping and get the Tube back. Alternatively, take a break to the Kent coast from Stratford International and out to Whitstable, Margate, Deal, or even Rye.

Forest Gate train station is an 18-minute walk. From here, you can take the new Crossrail link, racing you to Canary Wharf (12 mins), Bond Street (19 mins) and Heathrow Airport (47 mins). You can also reach Liverpool Street in 12 minutes, stopping at Stratford's major interchange just two stops away. Here, you'll find connections to the DLR, Central and Jubilee Lines, plus retail therapy at Westfield and foodie delights in the East Village, including Mother Kelly’s Taproom, Fish House (for great fish and chips) and Appetite, an Italian butcher and deli.

Odessa Road is just a 16-minute walk from Wanstead Park Overground station, connecting Barking to Gospel Oak via Walthamstow, with a handy change to the Victoria Line at Blackhorse Road.

Our local sellers have highly recommended Joyau wine bar under Forest Gate Arches (there’s also a new wellness and workout space here – E7 Movement); Singburi for Thai; Dina for craft beer and natural wines, and Caner Supermarket, ‘probably the best corner shop in London’.

Other local favourites are Forest Gate Tavern (recently refurbished and has a new menu and live music) and Ramble (famed for its cinnamon buns). Mora serves authentic, fresh pasta and Wanstead Kitchen on nearby Pevensey Road is also excellent.

Forest Gate's recent renaissance has created a thriving community of independent local businesses. Among the other great places to eat and drink in the neighbourhood are Wanstead Tap for craft beer, Giovanna’s Deli & Wine Bar for exceptional pizza, and Fiore Truck for more excellent Italian cuisine.

Local schools that are Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' and ‘Good’ include The Jenny Hammond Primary, Colegrave Primary, Davies Lane Primary, Forest Gate Community School, Odessa Infant School, and Maryland Primary.