2 bed flat for sale in Millais Road, Leytonstone, E11 (ref: eb6568a7-eb45-4143-8fe3-8f5f88795728)

A generous two bedroom ground floor garden apartment, just moments from Leyton tube and within easy reach of the Olympic Park and East Village. Offered chain free and with a long lease, this apartment ticks a lot of boxes.

Sat on the ground floor of a substantial period conversion, inside you have a range of original features including hardwood floors, along with plenty of contemporary designer finishes and colour schemes.

Leyton tube is just five minutes away on foot, for speedy Central line connections to the City and West End. The open greenery of Drapers Fields is just as close for morning runs, while venture just a little further afield for East Village and the Olympic Park.

YOUR NEW HOME

Head past your black and cream frontage and step straight into the 150 square foot front lounge, with rich dark timber floors and smoky grey walls. It's all naturally bright thanks to the bay window, and flows seamlessly on to the rest of your living space.

Explore further for your first bedroom, a similarly styled double with a matching colour palette, high open shelving and a view of your sheltered side return. Further down and across the hall, you have understairs storage in the hall, always a welcome addition to London apartment living.

Your bathroom is tiled from top to toe in white, with a navy statement stripe, heated chrome towel rail and a shower over the tub. Your kitchen continues with smoky dark quartz style counters and a stainless steel oven with matching splashback.

Bedroom two, a dual aspect double that can also serve as an extra reception or home working space, completes the interior.

Lastly, step out to your garden via the kitchen, for that lengthy sheltered side return leading out to a generous length of patio, flanked by timber fencing and substantial beds just waiting for your choice of plantlife.

YOUR NEW NEIGHBOURHOOD

Leyton tube is five minutes on foot, and will get you directly to Liverpool Street in just eleven minutes via the speedy Central line, for a door to door City commute of around a quarter of an hour. Oxford Circus, for the West End, is just ten minutes further.

If you're looking to stay local then the greenery of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is just a fifteen minute walk from your new front door.

Whatever your sport of choice, or if you're simply looking for a run or a stroll, this is a superb spot to have on your doorstep.

The former Olympic Athlete's Village is just as close, now transformed into the vibrant East Village and home to an ever evolving range of bars, restaurants and pop ups.

As is Stratford International station and the retail destination Westfield Centre.

Finally, Leyton High Road, just past the tube, has its own range of independent bars and gastropubs to choose from, including the recently opened Leyton Engineer found in the impressive old town hall building. Ideal for a new local and just ten minutes' walk.

WRAP UP

Offered chain free and with a reassuringly long lease, this two bedroom ground floor period conversion will require some updating but is a tremendous find. You have a private garden with potential for an extension and you're also perfectly placed for transport, renowned greenery and diverse nightlife.