5 bed detached house for sale

St. Mary's Avenue, Wanstead E11

Petty Son & Prestwich are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to secure a detached home in Wanstead’s most prestigious address. Full planning is granted for significant extension to the current home and construction of a four double bedroom detached residence within the current plot.

Discreetly nestled at the entrance to what is widely considered Wanstead’s most premier address, “Wyndlawn” presents a rare and remarkable opportunity to acquire a substantial detached residence occupying one of the most significant plots on St. Mary’s Avenue – a wide, tree-lined boulevard graced with imposing homes and rich architectural character. Properties on this coveted avenue seldom come to market, underscoring its enduring appeal.

Commanding a prominent corner position between the vibrant Wanstead High Street and the revered Grade I listed St. Mary’s Church, this elegant 1926-built residence currently offers approx. 2,371 sq ft of existing accommodation, with the benefit of full planning permission for both a substantial extension to the main home (Redbridge Planning Reference - 0608/25) and the development of a separate, detached four-bedroom dwelling (Redbridge Planning Reference - 0538/25).

St. Mary’s Avenue lies within a protected Conservation Area, surrounded by open green spaces and premier sporting clubs. Green space is all encompassing in this conservation area, with Wanstead’s Cricket, Tennis, Bowling and Golf Clubs all adjacent to the property (with grounds visible from the first floor). Additionally, Wanstead Park, a former hunting ground of Henry VII, offers ornamental lakes and grounds for scenic walks. The commencement of Epping Forest (at the end of Overton Drive) is only 0.3 miles away, also providing extensive walking opportunities and significant bridleway access.

A wrought iron gated frontage opens to a generous driveway and landscaped approach. Inside, a wide reception hall is anchored by an elegant, original staircase. The accommodation currently comprises a formal sitting room, spacious dining room, and a character-filled retro kitchen/diner, with a cellar and ground floor bathroom also accessible.

Approved plans allow for a dramatic transformation of the rear, creating a stunning open-plan living space with oversized skylights and multiple French doors framing the mature south-easterly garden.
Upstairs, the large landing leads to five bedrooms, including a principal suite with leafy views towards St. Mary’s Church and Wanstead Golf Course and a family bathroom with separate shower. Planning permission has been granted to develop the loft space into a luxurious master suite, complete with en-suite, dressing room, and windows capturing the verdant surroundings.

The extensive, private rear garden is an oasis of calm, bordered by mature trees and hedging. A rare and valuable feature of the property is the stabling discreetly positioned at the rear – potentially the only such amenity in the area, and a detached double garage with an upper-level studio and bathroom offering further scope as guest accommodation, workspace, or ancillary living. There may be further potential for development on this area of the site (s.t.p.c).

Planning permission has been secured for the construction of a brand new, four-bedroom detached residence within the plot – a truly unique offering on St. Mary’s Avenue. This prospective home would enjoy its own off-street parking, and a south-easterly garden, mirroring the privacy and favourable South/Easterly facing of the main residence. The proposed layout includes four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a formal reception, and an expansive open-plan kitchen/family room with a separate utility area.

For the existing dwelling:
Council Tax Band: G
EPC: E46/C74

All room sizes below are for the exisiting dwelling.

Sitting Room (6.2m x 5.31m)

Dining Room (4.85m x 4.83m)

Kitchen/Diner (5.61m x 4.34m)

Bedroom One (4.44m x 4.39m)

Bedroom Two (4.44m x 4.14m)

Bedroom Three (4.44m x 2.77m)

Bedroom Four (3.35m x 2.72m)

Bedroom Five (3.4m x 1.8m)

Double Garage (6.15m x 5.99m)

Shed (5.56m x 3.2m)

Cellar (5m x 3.81m)

Stable(S) (3.66m x 3.66m)