This smart four-bedroom house is set on a private mews in Leyton, east London. Designed by Plop Designs, the row has a striking elevation of weathered red cedar cladding and black brick, adorned with overhangs and angled windows that interrupt the otherwise restrained form. At the rear, a south-facing patio garden extends the ground-floor plan, while a large roof terrace is an elevated spot to soak up the sun. Francis Road, with its independent cafés and restaurants, is a short walk away, along with Leyton Midland (Overground) station.