Rushmore Road, Lower Clapton E5

Guide Price £1,350,000-£1,500,000 Nestled in a highly sought-after and tranquil location on Rushmore Road, west of Chatsworth Road, this charming Victorian house offers four double bedrooms spread over three floors. The property presents an excellent opportunity for extension into the loft and rear (subject to the usual planning permissions). The expansive and private garden offers potential for landscaping to create a serene outdoor retreat. The home retains many of its original period features, including cornicing, fireplaces, and balustrades. With Millfields Park nearby and easy access to the city via Clapton and Hackney Central overground stations and homerton, this house combines historic charm with modern convenience.

The entrance hallway, featuring original wooden floors and Victorian wall paneling, provides ample space for coats and shoes. The main living area is a spacious, open-plan room that benefits from natural light from both the front and rear, complete with a period-style fireplace, original cornicing A few steps down lead to the kitchen and dining area, which is well-equipped with ample storage, work surfaces, and appliances, including an oven with a gas hob and a washing machine. 
Further down, one of the double bedrooms offers rear garden views, complemented by a large storage room. Ascending the original balustrades to the first floor, you find a well-sized family bathroom with a bath, separate shower cubicle, hand basin, and storage space. The second floor hosts the main bedroom, which features two windows that provide plenty of natural light. The second bedroom is also generously sized with garden views, and the fourth bedroom, similarly spacious, offers charming views of the garden.

The extensive garden provides ample space for potential house extensions (subject to the usual planning permissions), while still maintaining a substantial outdoor area. The garden is exceptionally private, offering a secluded and peaceful atmosphere.

Rushmore Road is situated in one of Lower Clapton's most desirable areas, just moments from Millfields Park and Chatsworth Road. This vibrant area is known for its independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, including Ramen cafe Men and specialist suppliers L’epicerie 56. The area also boasts the high-welfare Morgans Butchery, the Stone Bros coffee shop, and a weekly food market on Sundays. Popular nearby dining spots include Uchi, My Neighbours The Dumplings, and Lucky & Joy, as well as the legendary wine bar P. Franco. The Elderfield is a favourite local pub, and the independently crowdfunded Castle Cinema screens a range of films. Blok gym is also within walking distance.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the area offers numerous green spaces, including Millfields Park, Hackney Downs Park, Clissold Park, Springfield Park, and the Lee Navigation canal walk. Nature reserves like Middlesex Filter Beds and Woodberry Wetlands, as well as the Stratford Olympic Park, are also nearby. Hackney Marshes, a lush green belt just 10 minutes away on foot, is perfect for dog walks, summer picnics, and even a visit to the resident horses. The overground line provides easy access to Walthamstow Wetlands and Epping Forest within 20-30 minutes.
Rushmore Road is also in the catchment area for several excellent primary and secondary schools, including Rushmore Primary, Millfields Community School, and Clapton Girls' Academy.
The closest stations are Clapton and Hackney Downs, offering direct links to Liverpool Street in under ten minutes. Hackney Central provides additional connections to Stratford and Highbury & Islington.