This wonderful four-bedroom home, combines the charm of the early-Victorian era with the open spaces and natural light synonymous with modern living. It has been extended with great skill by the current owner and the house which extends almost 1,500 sq ft, now enjoys views over London’s skyline from the top-floor studio and its balcony. The house also has a large, beautifully planted, south-west facing garden.

Set behind a front garden, the house is framed by an original box hedge which leads to a porch and London yellow-stock brick façade. The front door opens into a wide, bright hallway, with high ceilings. Although the house has a typically Victorian arrangement of rooms; to the left there is a double sitting room with dividing doors in the middle, these generous proportions seem to be more aligned with the late Edwardian era.

The sitting room enjoys light from an original, square bay window while a wood-burning stove sits in a herringbone brick fireplace with an oak surround. The dining room has views over the garden, a period cast-iron fireplace and in both rooms the original pine floorboards run underfoot.

A Canadian cedar-clad extension houses a delightfully bright kitchen, with floor-to-ceiling glazed doors which slide open onto the garden. A ribbon picture window runs the length of the room at head-height, framing views and providing a windowsill to display various objects. A limited palette of three materials has led to a beautifully tranquil yet functional space; a matt-quartz worktop, porcelain tiles in concrete tones, and plywood have been used in the kitchen. There is also a downstairs WC, a large basement which is currently used for storage, a pantry and utility cupboard.

The garden is private and lovingly-planted with a variety of evergreen and structural plants. There is a mature magnolia tree that wraps around the kitchen, a pretty mimosa, and two architectural Cyprus trees. Runner beans, tomatoes and rocket grow in raised-beds. Nestled in the rear of the garden is a secluded area with concrete planters and floating wooden benches set under a Japanese slatted pergola, which provides an area of real tranquillity.

Upstairs, there are two double-bedrooms both with fireplaces, and a single bedroom which could also be used as an study. The master bedroom has the same square bay window and original floorboards run throughout this floor. There is also a shared family bathroom with porcelain-tiled floors and a bath with views over the garden.

On the top floor is a further extension, this time clad in Shou-Sugi-Ban (charred wood). There is a large balcony and glazed floor-to-ceiling sliding doors which frame views over London, from Canary Wharf to The Shard, as well as the sunset each evening. Clad in birch-ply on the inside, this space feels much like a warming cabin or tree-house, and includes another living and sleeping area, a kitchen and shower-room. The bathroom, with its dark charcoal-coloured tiles, shares the same view through an elongated window. The kitchen has black worktops made from recycled paper and resin.

Lea Hall Road is a quiet residential road located off the bustle of Leyton High Road, a short walk from Leyton Underground station (Central Line) and Lea Bridge station, with trains to Stratford (Jubilee Line & London Overground) in under seven minutes. The green open spaces of Jubilee Park lead onto Hackney Marshes, as well as Coronation Gardens, home to the weekly Leyton Food Market; both are a five-minute walk away. Nearby is the recently pedestrianised Francis Road, which has a variety of independent cafes, bars, shops and restaurants (Marmello and Kettle & Ryan are both noteworthy). Walthamstow Village is an eight minute cycle away.

Within a short walk or cycle are the green spaces and facilities of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and the canal-side restaurants, bars and workspaces at Here East. The River Lea is also nearby, as are the Hollow Ponds which lead into Epping Forest, one of the largest expanses of common land in London. The Wanstead Flats also have a number of established walks, with wonderful views of the city.

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.