Thornby Road, London, E5

A charming, four double bedroom, early Edwardian bay-fronted family house, set amongst this highly desirable tree-lined terrace, architecturally distinctive and beautifully preserved, in one of Hackney’s most sought-after neighbourhoods, between Clapton Pond and Millfields Park. Built at the turn of the last century, this 1900s house projects a classic facade and interior for the era. Generously proportioned rooms are illuminated with an abundance of natural light from large sash windows, with original stained glass panels, throughout the day. White-washed wooden floors extending throughout the house, and a modern decorative palette of Farrow and Ball colours, giving a feeling of warmth and tranquillity. The richly ornate design features of the front entrance are the perfect introduction to the house, from the iron gate to the original floor tiles, the front door with glazed glass panels above, and the decorative wooden porch. The hallway continues this theme, with original mouldings, exposed wooden floors, a vintage cast iron radiator and dado rail, which in turn leads to a refined double reception. These elegant dual-aspect rooms form the main hub of the house, featuring marvellous cornicing, fireplaces, and high ceilings. Leading from the hallway is a half landing down to the kitchen dining room, a glazed door and wall animating the interior. This part of the property is completed with a fourth bedroom/study, shower room and utility/laundry room. Ascending to the upper floors, the rest of the house comprises three further bedrooms and a family bathroom. The principal and largest bedroom, at the front on the first floor, features a gallery of built-in wardrobes and bench seating, and a continuation of the central themes of the house. A large loft can also be accessed from this landing. Planning permission has been granted for a loft extension, to create a spacious bedroom and a bathroom, as well as an expanded kitchen, mirroring similar neighbouring projects in the area. There is also potential to continue this expansion if desired. The outdoor space comes in the form of a sunny south-facing rear garden, mainly laid to lawn, with a cherry tree, ceanothus and acers offering shade and privacy, a patio and barbecue area ideal for dining in the summer months, featuring wisteria, honeysuckle and foliage. It seamlessly extends from the kitchen, creating a perfect indoor-outdoor living experience, with the potential for a side return extension to expand the kitchen-dining area, under the necessary planning consents. Thornby Road has a pleasing allure and slopes slightly down towards a view of the vast green lawn of Millfields Park. A few minutes away, this attractive family park offers tennis courts, cricket pitch, basketball courts, playing fields and a children's playground. The area also lies within the catchment area for highly sought-after primary schools including Millfields and Rushmore, and secondary schools including Mossbourne (outstanding) and Clapton Girls'. The attractive independent boutiques and weekly food market on Chatsworth Road are a short walk away, offering a variety of local goods, as is Lower Clapton Road, with its selection of excellent restaurants such as My Neighbours the Dumplings, Uchi, Lucky and Joy, bakery Casey's, and unique shops such as Mimi Berry, Kuu and Kate Sheridan. Nearby, you'll find cultural gems like the Castle Cinema, Hackney Picturehouse, the Arcola Theatre and the historic St John at Hackney Chapel, doubling as a live music venue. For outdoor enthusiasts, the vast greenery of Hackney Marshes, Hackney Downs, the River Lea and the Olympic Park are plentiful and just a stone's throw away, offering an ice rink, rowing club, horse riding facilities and the Olympic pool, velodrome and other top-level sports arenas. The closest rail stations are Clapton, Hackney Central, Hackney Downs and Homerton, offering Overground lines to Stratford, Highbury & Islington and Liverpool Street. A variety of bus routes are accessible from Lea Bridge Road and Lower Clapton Road. Tenure: Freehold Council Tax Band: E The London Borough of Hackney