Reginald Road, Forest Gate

IF YOU LIVED HERE…
The ground floor has a lovely sense of space, beginning with a bright bay-fronted reception where a stripped-back palette lets the exposed brick chimney breast take centre stage. The living space continues towards the rear, with another generous area providing plenty of room to relax or entertain. Soft neutral tones, simple finishes and plenty of natural light give the renovation a calm, cohesive feel.
Beyond, the kitchen is finished with pale cabinetry, warm worktops and muted green tiling, creating a softer take on a contemporary scheme. Bifold doors open directly onto the landscaped garden, making the transition outside wonderfully easy. Paving keeps things low maintenance, with ample room for outdoor dining and long afternoons in the sun.
Upstairs, all three bedrooms are doubles, continuing the home’s light, understated finish. The bathroom brings in more colour through green tiling, paired with a bath and separate walk-in shower. Altogether, it’s a thoughtfully updated home with the space to settle into straight away.
WHAT ELSE?
Forest Gate has a lively local scene, with Winchelsea Arches home to an ever-changing mix of independent food and drink spots, while nearby cafés and neighbourhood favourites give you plenty to explore.
West Ham Park is close by, bringing 77 acres of green space to the neighbourhood, while Wanstead Flats offers even more open space a little further north.
Forest Gate and Maryland stations are both within easy reach, with Elizabeth line services making journeys towards Stratford, Liverpool Street and central London straightforward
Reception Room 7.62 x 3.75 (24'11" x 12'3")
Downstairs WC
Kitchen 4.04 x 3.28 (13'3" x 10'9")
Bedroom 4.83 x 4.18 (15'10" x 13'8")
Bedroom 3.35 x 3.11 (10'11" x 10'2")
Bathroom 2.32 x 2.29 (7'7" x 7'6")
Bedroom 3.33 x 2.91 (10'11" x 9'6")
Basement Room 6.52 x 4.48 (21'4" x 14'8")
Garden 5 (16'4")
A WORD FROM THE EXPERT...
“Forest Gate is one of London’s best kept secrets. With great housing, wide green spaces on Wanstead Flats and a friendly atmosphere shaped by independent boutiques, cafés and bars, it has everything you would want in a neighbourhood. Weekends are easily filled with coffee and pastries from The Wild Goose Bakery, fresh pasta from Fiore Truck, dinner at Giovanna’s or a brilliant curry from The Wanstead Kitchen. A walk across Wanstead Flats or through Wanstead Park completes the perfect local day out. The Elizabeth line makes Forest Gate incredibly well connected, with Liverpool Street about 12 minutes away, Canary Wharf around 15 and Heathrow reachable directly in under an hour. This mix of character, community and convenience is a big part of its appeal. Most of all, Forest Gate has a creative, independent spirit and a strong sense of community that locals proudly nurture”.
BEN CHARLETON
E11 BRANCH MANAGER