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London sights 30 minutes away by London underground! characterful London house in scenic Woodford Green, doorstep of Royal Epping Forest.
House • Greater London United Kingdom
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Listed August 2024
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General overview
Homely practical house in Greater London, A 15- minute walk through quaint Buckhurst Hill High Street (likened to a Cornish village street by the London press) or Woodford Green to Central line underground which takes 25 -45 minutes to all of the wonderful sights London has to offer.
We are lucky to live in Epping Forest, known as King Henry VIII’s hunting (and wooing) grounds. Visit the Queen Elizabeth I Hunting Lodge - a 20 minute walk away.
Or:
- Hire bikes locally and ride through the 280km of green paths that start just a short walk away.
- If you like fishing there are 25 ponds for you to enjoy!
- and plenty of walking through greenery (Autumn is my favourite), past Longhorn cattle, and you may see some young deer if you are lucky.
Bring / hire a car and within a 60-90 minute drive you can visit St Albans, Cambridge, Oxford, Harry Potter Experience, Kent and Suffolk’s gorgeous coastline and quaint villages. This location has the best of both worlds.
We have lots of space, and have retained many original features of this 1914 detached house such as timber and fire place. Our home has an inviting feel, a good vibe to help you relax. Rooms are all big, so if you are a large family or prefer lots of space to work and holiday then this is perfect.
This is our forever home so we are looking to host families that will appreciate it for what it is - a functioning and loved home :)
The space
Downstairs:
- Formal cream light airy sitting room with smart tv and two massive sofas to sink into
- Office / music room / sofa bed room (suitable for one adult or teen)
- WC
- Modern open plan kitchen/ dining/ day room with large smart tv, and Bluetooth BOSE speaker. Opens into garden.
- laundry room (large washer, large dryer)
- garage (bike space on request)
Upstairs:
2x double rooms
1 king size room
1 super king size room
1x family bathroom with shower over bath
1x en suite with large walk in shower
Parking: 3 cars easily
Garden: Large America coal BBQ, seating for 8 covered, firepit, hammock, garden bench, children’s badminton and swing play area.
Alarm security.
Guest access
All rooms except small locked office available for your use. If you only need three bedrooms we will use one for storage.
Notes
You would need to feed Pepsi the cat. She is timid and may let you stroke her. If you go away during your stay a family member will come by and feed her.
For stays of one week or more, I'll make space for you in closets and in one large drawer per room. For shorter stays I can provide a mobile rack for hanging clothes.
Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Iron
Hair dryer
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
First aid kit
Smoke alarms
Fire extinguisher
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Covered porch / verandah
Travel Styles
Weekend
Family
Sport and leisure
Foodie
Relaxing
City
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Good public transport
Golf
House rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets not allowed
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
All of London historic cultural and arty sights all within 45 minutes. London has the best free places to go and see, from the Southbank, to Kings Cross Coal Drops Yard, to British Museum, Science Museum, Covent Garden street performers and all the Royal Parks - all free. London doesn't have to be £££. Pack a lunch and go and explore.
More locally available:
Local walks and bike rides in Royal Epping Forest.
The area is an affluent commuter belt, with lots of building conservation. Lots of diverse places to eat, Turkish, Italian, Greek Thai, Vegan, and lots of pubs!
In the summer you will see hundreds of cyclists go past in the mornings its a well travelled road through the Forest out into Essex countryside for keen cyclists to enjoy.
History of our town:
Our house is opposite where the old toll gate was. Anyone bringing cattle and horses into London in the old days from the East of England would have to pay here to enter London. The area is also the constituency that Winston Churchill sat in when he was a parliamentarian and there is a big statue of him on the green.
We also have one of the oldest cricket clubs in the country in Woodford Green.
Top tips:
- Try the Seafood Shack at High Beach in the Forest, if it was good enough for Justin Bieber and Daniel Craig its good enough for you!
- Go to Walthamstow market - Longest market in Europe (walk to Chingford get on over ground to Walthamstow)
- Want to paddleboard or swim? Book in at Luxborough Lake in Chigwell. Just ten minutes drive away.
Walk to Pole Hill Chingford in 30 minutes, from there you will see Greenwich across the river and stand where East meets West on the Greenwich Meridien.
Visit the travelling farmers market in Wanstead, Epping or South Woodford for pies, meats, sauces and local ales.
Getting to my home
Fly to
Heathrow, Stansted or Luton (45 minutes in car)
London City 25 minutes away
Drive to
Motorway M25 junction 26 is 10 minutes away
North circular A406 is 5 minutes
away
Public Transport
Good access to central line , Chingford Overground and buses.
Nearest airport
Stansted and London City under 30 minutes drive /train.
Getting around
You’ll need a car for non London sights.
For London sights, factor in a 15 minute walk to Buckhurst Hill tube or leave car at station for £6 a day. London underground network is vast and fast!
Welcome to bring bikes too - I can make space in garage for them.
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