For open green space 5-10 minutes away, to stroll, cycle, run or walk the dog in, head to Millfields Park, along the Lee Navigation canal path, or over to the Essex Filter Beds nature reserve. The sweeping landscapes of the Hackney Marshes and Walthamstow Wetlands, Springfield Park, Victoria Park, Woodberry Wetlands are all also within easy reach.
And wander over to the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park for vibrant gardens, open spaces and play and picnic areas, world class sports facilities (swimming at the London Aquatic Centre) and cultural inspiration and discovery at events, performances, exhibitions and activities at the V&A East Storehouse and Museum, Sadler's Wells East, and BBC Music Studios.
Homerton Overground station is a short walk from the house, providing quick links to Hackney Central, Hackney Wick, Stratford (Westfield Shopping Centre and Central, Elizabeth, Jubilee Line and DLR connections) and Highbury and Islington/Upper Street. Walthamstow Village and Epping Forest can also be reached using local buses.