3 bed property for sale

Shortlands Road, Leyton E10

This four-bedroom Victorian home has the best of both worlds: Generous proportions, period character, and thoughtful modern updates. Double-fronted and spread over 1,532 sq ft, there’s room for everyone with three reception spaces, two bathrooms, and a west-facing garden that comes complete with a large outbuilding ready for whatever you need: Studio, office, or storage. Inside, you’ll find original details sitting comfortably alongside contemporary touches. Leyton Midland Road Station is just a 15-minute stroll, so the Overground is always close at hand. The Olympic Park is also nearby, perfect for a cycle, morning run, or an afternoon picnic. And with independent cafés, pubs, and shops continuing to spring up around here, you’ll never be short of a new local to try.

If you lived here...

Step inside and you’re welcomed into a generous double reception and dining room; bright, calm, and full of character. At the front, a large bay window catches the morning sun from its east-facing aspect, while wooden flooring runs the length of the huge, nearly 30-foot space, drawing the eye towards French doors at the rear. The open-plan layout is anchored by an exposed central staircase, giving the whole room a sense of flow.

Opposite, you’ll find a second reception. With its own bay window, a beautiful cast iron fireplace, pale wooden floors, and original coving and dado rails, this room is made for cosy evenings. The space continues into a playroom, perfect for keeping toys (and chaos) contained in one place.

The kitchen is a design-led highlight. Accessed through French doors from the playroom, it’s fitted with striking wood-fronted cabinetry in an L-shaped layout, complete with integrated appliances, a gas hob, and a deep Belfast sink. Across the way, a matching utility area sits beneath a glazed roof, filling the space with light. From here, a glazed door opens directly onto the garden.

Step outside and you’ll find a west-facing garden, laid to lawn and bordered with mature planting, fragrant jasmine and bountiful apple trees. You can try your hand at chutney or crumble with the autumn crop. At the far end stands a generous 254 ft2 outbuilding ready to become a studio, office, or simply excellent storage for bikes.

Upstairs, the central landing leads to four double bedrooms. At the front, two rooms enjoy their own bay windows, echoing the elegance and natural light of the ground floor. Behind, two more doubles complete the set; three with soft carpeting and one with stunning parquet flooring.

To keep mornings running smoothly, there are two bathrooms: One with a bath and shower combination, the other with a dedicated shower room-ideal for busy households.

What else?

You’re just a 15-minute stroll to Leyton Midland station, where the Suffragette line takes you to Blackhorse Road tube (Victoria line) in just 5 mins.
Parents will be pleased to know you have no fewer than twenty-eight primary/secondary schools rated 'Good' or better by Ofsted within a one-mile radius, an incredible eight of which have been deemed 'Outstanding'.
Jubilee Park and Hackney Marshes green spaces provide the perfect respite from hectic everyday life.

Reception Room/Dining Room (9.13 x 4.23 (29'11" x 13'10"))

Sitting Room (4.29 x 2.9 (14'0" x 9'6"))

Play Room (4.67 x 2.66 (15'3" x 8'8"))

Kitchen (4.26 x 2.33 (13'11" x 7'7"))

Utility Room (3.24 x 2.03 (10'7" x 6'7"))

Bedroom (3.67 x 2.57 (12'0" x 8'5"))

Bedroom (4.38 x 3.46 (14'4" x 11'4"))

Bedroom (4.38 x 3.43 (14'4" x 11'3"))

Bedroom (3.68 x 2.51 (12'0" x 8'2"))

Bathroom (2.37 x 2.07 (7'9" x 6'9"))

Shower Room

Outbuilding (6.73 x 3.49 (22'0" x 11'5"))

A word from the expert...
Leyton has that rare mix of grit and warmth that makes everyday life feel a little richer. On Francis Road, Saturday mornings turn into catch-ups over coffee, while the High Road hums with the scent of everything from Peruvian fusion to fresh-baked bread. I love that you can be in Jubilee Park with the dog one minute, picnicking in Coronation Gardens the next, or heading to the Olympic Park for something completely different. It’s a place that gives you room to breathe without ever feeling sleepy.
The homes here have real soul; Victorian terraces with bay windows, Edwardian conversions full of character, and just enough quirks to make each one unique. Add the quick Central Line dash into town, schools you can count on, and a community that still says hello on the street, and it’s hard not to feel anchored here. Leyton isn’t trying to be perfect, it’s real, evolving, and exactly where I want to be.
Joseph earnshaw

E10 branch manager