5 bed terraced house for sale

Barking Road, London E13

Glorious Five-Bedroom Victorian Townhouse | Approx. 1,300 Sq Ft | Tremendous Potential

A rare and exciting opportunity to acquire this handsome five-bedroom Victorian townhouse, extending to almost 1,300 sq ft and arranged over three spacious floors. Rich in period charm and character, this substantial family home presents the perfect canvas for those seeking to create a truly bespoke residence in a highly desirable setting.

Behind its attractive Victorian façade lies a wonderfully adaptable and versatile layout, offering enormous flexibility for growing families, home workers, or buyers looking to reconfigure the accommodation to suit their own lifestyle and requirements. With generous proportions throughout, the property provides endless possibilities to modernise, extend and enhance (subject to the necessary consents), allowing a new owner to stamp their own mark on a magnificent period home.

The house retains many of its original features, including impressive high ceilings and beautiful ornamental cornicing in the principal reception room, creating a real sense of grandeur and elegance. The well-balanced accommodation is complemented by five bedrooms, offering ample space for family living, guest accommodation or dedicated work-from-home areas.

Externally, a private rear garden provides a peaceful outdoor retreat, ideal for entertaining, gardening enthusiasts or simply enjoying the warmer months. Further benefits include gas central heating and the enduring appeal of Victorian architecture rarely found in modern homes.

Bursting with scope, character and untapped potential, this is a true "forever home" opportunity for buyers with vision. Whether you are looking to restore its period splendour, undertake a contemporary transformation, or create a home perfectly tailored to your family's needs, this exceptional property offers the space, flexibility and charm to make it a reality.

Location

Providing convenient access to the City and Canary Wharf, the property stands within just around a 10 & 20 minute walk of both Plaistow and Upton Park Tube stations respectively.

The abundant and eclectic array of local shops, boutiques, cafes, restaurants and other general amenities on offer along Greengate Street, Green Street & Barking Road are only a virtual stone's throw away. A vibrant and exciting place to spend time - the area represents the true essence and diversity of modern East London!

Just a mere matter of a few minutes walk to the west lies the green open spaces of Plaistow Park– perfect for recreation activities, children’s play, dog walking, picnicking with friends and family or for simply whiling away the hours on a sunny day! Access to the highly popular ‘Greenway’ -a 7km urban footpath/cycle route stretching from Victoria Park down to Royal Docks Road is also a short walk to the south of the property.

The ExCel London is less than 2 miles and London City Airport stands just around 2.5 miles away. The Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and Westfield Shopping Centre, Stratford are also approximately 12 minutes away by car or under 20 minutes by bicycle.

Property Ownership Information

Tenure

Freehold

Council Tax Band

D

Property Description Disclaimer

This is a general description of the property only, and is not intended to constitute part of an offer or contract. It has been verified by the seller(s), unless marked as "draft". Purplebricks conducts some valuations online and some of our customers prepare their own property descriptions, so if you decide to proceed with a viewing or an offer, please note this information may have been provided solely by the vendor, and we may not have been able to visit the property to confirm it. If you require clarification on any point then please contact us, especially if you’re traveling some distance to view. All information should be checked by your solicitor prior to exchange of contracts.

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