Property to rent

Clay Court, Walthamstow E17

Within easy reach of both Epping Forest and the brilliant amenities of Wood Street, this striking one-bedroom apartment has been artfully refurbished, with spotless decor and stylish fittings throughout.

What’s more, this first-floor home is only seven minutes on foot from Wood Street station, where travellers can nip to Liverpool Street in 20 minutes on the overground, or change one stop down the line at Walthamstow Central and head into the West End on the ultra-efficient Victoria line.

If you lived here...

Thanks to the immaculate condition of this home, which has been fully re-wired & re-plumbed, and has new windows, you’ll be fully settled from day one, ready to relax and enjoy the modern and tasteful design throughout. In the kitchen/living area, you’ll love the engineered parquet flooring and soft colour palette, as well as the stylish kitchen fittings, such as the vertical blush tiles, sleek cabinets, integrated appliances, butler sink with boiling water tap and matt black tap-ware The bedroom is just as plush, with custom-storage and neutral decor, while the ensuite is perfection, with contemporary fittings, stylish herringbone tiles and a large walk-in rainfall shower.

Outside, you have a fantastic neighbourhood to explore... Head west towards St Peters-in-the-Field to enjoy the tranquility of Epping Forest, which is dotted with clearings perfect for picnics. Fancy more of an urban buzz? You’re in luck because Wood Street is having a real moment. Not only does it look great thanks to the good work of local mural studio Wood Street Walls, but several exciting new stores and eateries have popped up amongst the old favourites, like the brilliantly unique Wood Street Indoor Market and local institution garden centre Lancasters. Not sure where to start? Try award-winning taquería Homies on Donkeys, excellent beer shop-cum-bar Clapton Craft, tasty brunch spot Dudley’s and award-winning bakery Chocolatine, but there’s much more.

You’re also only a 15 minute stroll from the Ravenswood Industrial Estate, which is home to the ever-popular God’s Own Junkyard, as well as breweries Wildcard Brewery Tap, Pillars Brewery, Trap, plus gin palace Mother’s Ruin. A similar distance away, you can reach the Vestry House Museum, with its lovely garden and newly added cafe, as well as local institution The Nags Head (great for beer and a pizza), and Walthamstow Village with all its many perks just beyond.

What else?
- If you want a change of scene from the forest, head to Fellowship Square for the fantastic fountains, a delight for people of all ages, and cultural events organised by the local authority - it’s a 15 minute walk from your front door.
- For your new local we recommend The Duke, a family-friendly, Wood Street gastropub that does an amazing range of burgers.
- Want to be ahead of the pack? The Lacy Nook, is opening this winter just ten minutes from your home, where diners can expect a Nordic-style experience with Balkan fusion dishes on the menu.