We chose the area due to going to a wedding there. Walthamstow turned out to be an interesting multicultural area with lots of great eating places from artisan bakers and patisseries to Europe's longest market. From Julia's house It is a quick and easy journey into central London.
Julia was a great host, providing loads of info about the house in advance, and she kept in touch during our stay, to make sure all was well.
The house had everything you could need; and was very stylish, comfortable and great to come back to after a hot day's sightseeing in central London. The garden was a peaceful and private oasis yet you can see London's tallest building, the Shard , from the bedroom window. It was also very spacious with loads of room for a family of 5 or 6.
I would definitely recommend Julia's house.