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See how verdicts work5-bedroom terraced house · E7 0DX
For saleListed 177 days
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About
Set on the popular Talbot Road in Forest Gate, this substantial five bedroom extended family home offers generous living space across three floors and presents an excellent opportunity for buyers seeking a property with scope to modernise and further enhance.
The property is being sold chain free, making it an attractive option for those looking for a smoother and potentially quicker transaction.
Upon entering, you are welcomed by a wide and inviting entrance hallway, setting the tone for the home’s spacious layout.
To the right sits the first reception room, ideal as a formal living area or family lounge. Beyond this, a second reception room provides additional versatile living space.
The kitchen is separate, offering a practical layout with clear potential to redesign or open up, subject to preference and the necessary consents.
Both the second reception room and the kitchen enjoy direct access to an exceptionally large rear garden, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor connection and offering significant potential for entertaining, family life, or further development.
Subject to the usual planning permissions, there is clear scope for a rear extension, allowing future owners to expand and reconfigure the ground floor to suit modern living.
The first floor comprises a family bathroom, two well-proportioned double bedrooms, and a generously sized single room, all arranged to maximise natural light and comfort.
The second floor, which forms a loft extension, adds further flexibility with two additional bedrooms and a shower room, making it ideal for larger families or those needing home office space.
While the property is in need of modernisation throughout, it represents a rare chance to create a bespoke family home tailored to individual tastes, in a location that continues to grow in demand.
Talbot Road benefits from its prime position within Forest Gate, offering easy access to a range of local amenities, independent shops, cafes, and green spaces such as Wanstead Flats.
The area is well-served by transport links, including Forest Gate station on the Elizabeth Line, providing swift connections into central London and beyond.
Families will also appreciate the selection of well-regarded local schools, making this an appealing setting for long-term living.
This is a home with immense potential, combining size, location, and opportunity in one of East London’s increasingly sought-after neighbourhoods.
Reception One 15'11" x 11'7" (4.60m x 3.52m) Reception Two 15'10" x 14'1" (4.83m x 4.30m) Kitchen 10'9" x 9'2" (3.20m x 2.8m) Bedroom One 15'10" x 13'6" (4.60m x 4.12m) Bedroom Two 15'1" x 13'11" (4.60m x 4.23m) Bedroom Three 16'1" x 8'2" (4.90m x 2.49m) Bedroom Four 10'00" x 8'9" (3.04m x 2.66m) Bedroom Five 8'2" x 8'2" (2.50m x 2.48m) Disclaimer haart Estate Agents also offer a professional, ARLA accredited Lettings and Management Service.
If you are considering renting your property in order to purchase, are looking at buy to let or would like a free review of your current portfolio then please call the Lettings Branch Manager on the number shown above.
haart Estate Agents is the seller's agent for this property. Your conveyancer is legally responsible for ensuring any purchase agreement fully protects your position.
We make detailed enquiries of the seller to ensure the information provided is as accurate as possible. Please inform us if you become aware of any information being inaccurate.
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