3 Bed Terraced House, Pembroke Road, E17

Design-led cottage in the heart of Walthamstow Village ready to be let long-term from September 2026. 

Three double bedrooms, two full bathrooms + garden office/ studio. Offered part-furnished.

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The house 

This immaculately conceived three-bedroom Victorian home has undergone a carefully curated transformation into a space that feels intentional, layered and grounded in character. Set in the Walthamstow Village Conservation Area on one of its most sought-after streets, its yellow London stock brick façade is offset by newly installed double-glazed sash windows framed in crisp black. A newly built brick wall makes space for storage along with a freshly planted Acer tree and diverse planting.

Inside, the eye is drawn immediately to the rear kitchen and the garden beyond. In the reception room, a log burner sits opposite a custom steel staircase, with oak flooring running underfoot. A newly created passageway to the kitchen allows for natural light to flow from the front to the rear, and includes pantry, utility and cloakroom storage in floor-to-ceiling oak. This space also incorporates the family bathroom, which makes use of striking Rosso Levanto marble surrounding the bath and skirting.

The kitchen is fitted with Custom Fronts oak cabinetry and AEG appliances, alongside a solid stainless-steel worktop with an integrated sink and backsplash. A gas and electric range cooker underscore its credentials as a chef’s kitchen, with ample storage throughout. Microcement flooring with underfloor heating runs across the space, while three oversized skylights are fitted with linen shades to control light year-round. Bespoke steel French doors with tall pivoting windows open onto the garden, which is fitted with Iroko hardwood decking and boasts three seating areas.

On the first floor, two double bedrooms are finished with plush wool carpeting and newly installed sash windows at the front, while aluminium-framed windows line the rear. Conveniently placed, the shower room is clad in cream Italian mosaic tile, with an integrated sink and recessed shelving enhancing its clean, cohesive design.

On the second floor, the master bedroom makes a striking impression. Unusually high ceilings and overhead skylights draw in abundant natural light, while a quartet of slimline aluminium windows overlook the garden and provide uninterrupted tree-lined views. Additional storage is smartly hidden in the eaves, behind an open wardrobe.

Special attention has been given to the south-west facing walled garden, which features new planting including a weeping birch, an apple tree, swathes of evergreen grasses and a natural stone path. Not overlooked by neighbouring properties, the garden is newly enclosed with fencing installed as part of the renovation, alongside a garden studio equipped with solar panels; ideal as a home office, though it also lends itself for use as a secluded and peaceful fourth bedroom.

The area

Pembroke Road sits at the heart of Walthamstow Village, a two-minute walk to Orford Road, long credited with helping to revive Walthamstow as a destination, which offers a host of places to eat, drink and shop. Eat17 is one of several well-loved local delis and butchers, doubling as a relaxed brunch spot and hosting a fresh fishmonger stall each Friday. 

A steady stream of new openings continues to add to the area’s appeal, including Arvo, a neighbourhood sauna and plunge pool, Gail’s Bakery and Ruff’s Bistro, while longstanding favourites The W Store and Pavement are ideal for homeware, gifts and clothes.

For pub lovers, The Queen’s Arms and The Castle are both excellent and firmly cherished by locals. Cultural hotspots in the area include the  which has opened a Walthamstow outpost, bringing a lively programme of theatre, comedy and cabaret, as well as the Forest Cinema which champions independent film. Closer to hand there is also Hucks, a coffee and music shop which has quickly established itself as a favourite local coffee spot, and for excellent pastries there is Crumbs and Suba all under 5 minutes walk.

Transport

Walthamstow Central, served by the Victoria and Weaver lines, is reachable on foot in 5 minutes, taking under 20 minutes to arrive in both The City or the West End.