Zealand Road, Bow, E3

A beautifully restored three-storey Victorian house on a quiet street just a few steps from Victoria Park. Salvaged London cobbles, custom galvanised cast-iron railings and a bespoke Accoya wood front door set the tone from the pavement.

Among many upgrades, the house has undergone complete renovation and reimagination, with full rewiring, new plumbing and new sash windows throughout, while carefully reinstating original details: period coving, ceiling roses and staircase.

The entrance hall offers a clear sightline through to the garden and up to the first floor, with raised ceiling heights on the ground floor lending the rooms a real sense of space. A third floor was added during the renovation, bringing the house to four bedrooms and two bathrooms plus a downstairs toilet, and housing a master suite in the mansard with a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom.

At the rear, a glass-roofed kitchen extension opens onto the walled garden through bi-folding doors, fitted with granite worktops and high-end integrated appliances — a natural space for indoor-outdoor entertaining. The newly built brick wall lends the garden a subdued quality and privacy. Design details are considered throughout; with underfloor heating and air conditioning, an original space-saving basin salvaged from the Barbican Estate, Italian lighting, and bathroom fittings by Aston Matthews of Islington.

Zealand Road enjoys an enviable position bordering the award-winning Victoria Park, one of East London's most beloved green spaces. With its lakes, boating pond, waterside Pavilion Café, playgrounds, and vibrant community atmosphere, the park provides an exceptional recreational backdrop. Nearby cultural attractions include the renowned Chisenhale Gallery, celebrated for showcasing internationally acclaimed contemporary artists, while the historic Roman Road offers an eclectic mix of independent cafés, restaurants, and local favourites including Zealand Café, Mae + Harvey, Brixton Village Pizza, and Whole Fresh, alongside its long-established street market.

The property is exceptionally well connected, with numerous bus routes providing easy access to the City. Bethnal Green Underground Station and Mile End Station, offering Central, District, and Hammersmith & City line services, are both conveniently located nearby, ensuring excellent transport links across London.