2 bedroom apartment to rent

Combining proximity to several open green spaces with easy access to high street shops and restaurants and road and rail links, this converted Edwardian apartment is ideal for busy professionals.

Preston Road lies in Upper Leytonstone, just a stone’s throw from Hollow Pond. From the street, a tiled path leads up to a red-brick property that opens into a shared entrance lobby.

The front door reveals a carpeted staircase that rises to a long first-floor landing brightened with downlights. A loft hatch above provides some handy storage space, too.

Laminate flooring underfoot leads into a bright living and dining room featuring two windows, including a lovely bay, and white walls with tall skirtings to match. The rendered chimney breast creates a homely atmosphere, while matching pendant lights and two radiators offer light and warmth.

The kitchen features light cabinetry with new integrated appliances, including an electric oven and a gas hob, and a breakfast bar beside another large window. A freestanding fridge completes the setup.

In both double bedrooms, the laminate flooring continues, and big windows draw in plenty of natural light. The larger double has wooden shelving already fitted, but both rooms can accommodate freestanding wardrobes or other furniture.

Finally, in the bathroom, you’ll find two windows frosted for privacy that brighten light blue walks, white sanitaryware, and tiled splashbacks to the pedestal basin and bath with shower over. There’s also a close-couple toilet and an extractor fan.

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Preston Road is an attractive and tree-lined residential avenue in sought-after Upper Leytonstone. It's about a 13-minute walk from Leytonstone Underground station (Central Line - 24 hours at weekends) and the High Road, where you'll find Overground services and local favourites such as the Provender Café Bistro, The Red Lion pub, Le Petit Corner café, and Wild Goose Bakery.

Other local favourites include The Olive Mediterranean restaurant, The North Star and The Cuckfield pubs, and the Sir Alfred Hitchcock Hotel.

Leyton and Wanstead high streets are a short walk away and central London is a mere 25 minutes. You can reach Hollow Ponds in less than 10 minutes - renowned for beautiful scenery, trails and fishing as well as boating opportunities. From here, Epping Forest extends north for miles, while Wanstead Flats and Park lie just across the A12.

You'll find the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and world-class shopping at Westfield Stratford City in the other direction. There's also plenty of schooling options on your doorstep, including Gwyn Jones Primary, Leytonstone School and Leyton Sixth Form College (all Ofsted-rated 'Good').