Summary - 57 COWLEY ROAD ILFORD IG1 3JJ
5 bed 1 bath Terraced
Five-bedroom family home on The Drive with large garden and loft en-suite..
Freehold Edwardian mid-terrace on sought-after The Drive
Large private rear garden; scope for extension (STPP)
Approx. 2,002 sq ft across three floors, five bedrooms
Basement/cellar for storage or potential conversion (subject to survey)
Loft conversion includes an en-suite bedroom—flexible layout
Solid brick walls; assumed no insulation—energy improvements likely
Double glazing present, install date unknown
Above-average council tax; larger running costs possible
Set on the prestigious The Drive, this substantial five-bedroom terraced home spans three floors and offers immediate family living with clear scope for improvement and extension (STPP). The ground floor features a separate lounge and a generous open-plan kitchen/diner with French doors to a large private garden — a versatile outdoor space for children, entertaining, or a rear extension. A basement/cellar provides practical storage or conversion potential subject to survey and regulations.
Upstairs, three well-proportioned bedrooms and a large family bathroom occupy the first floor. The loft has been converted to provide additional bedrooms, including an en-suite, creating flexible sleeping arrangements for older children, guests or multi-generational living. Period features such as high ceilings, sash windows and ornate trim combine with a modern kitchen to give character alongside contemporary convenience.
Practical details are straightforward: the property is freehold, constructed circa 1900–1929 with solid brick walls (no known insulation), double glazing of unknown age, mains gas heating with boiler and radiators, and above-average council tax. The house sits in a busy, diverse area with excellent transport links (Ilford Elizabeth Line nearby), fast broadband and good mobile signal.
Notable positives: excellent access to top-rated local schools and Valentines Park, a large garden and a sizeable footprint (about 2,002 sq ft). Considerations: the solid brick construction likely lacks cavity insulation, the property will benefit from modern energy upgrades and the large home may carry higher running and council tax costs. Buyers should allow for refurbishment where desired and arrange surveys for the cellar and loft conversions if planning further works.
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