5 bedroom detached house

This beautiful home is a rare example of a property where timeless original features sit comfortably alongside contemporary fixtures, fittings, and décor. Set in the heart of Muswell Hill, this detached five bedroom house is an exemplary family home.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Featuring the distinctive tall chimneys that are characteristic of Arts & Crafts style, this attractive five bedroom detached house has been owned by the same family for over 70 years. During this time it has been maintained with care and retains a host of stunning original features such as wood floors, doors, bespoke fitted cupboards and panelling, fireplaces, and leaded lights. These are complemented by home comforts such as double glazing and gas central heating, and contemporary modern fixtures and fittings that have been carefully curated to create a coherent, stylish and modern home.

The property has 2,101 square feet of space, a garden that wraps around from front to the rear, and two garden stores. Unlike many in the street, the house has not been extended, so there is scope for extension to the rear and on the top (loft) floor.

The property has two large living spaces on the ground floor, plus a utility room and WC. The enclosed porch and wide room-sized central hallway (a typical Arts & Crafts touch) set the tone with a welcoming wood floor and doors, a cast-iron fireplace with tiled surround, and great natural light from several windows with lovely leaded lights and a charming small, curved bay. The traditional front living room sits adjacent to the hall, whilst the contemporary kitchen/diner can be glimpsed at the end of the hall.

The front living room is brimming with original features including the panelled ceiling, herringbone parquet floor, wainscoting and fireplace, all illuminated by the high-level windows with leaded lights and the wide curved southwest-facing bay window. There’s ample space for sofas and much more, making it a great place to retreat and relax.

The centre of activity is the huge open-plan kitchen/diner. Spanning the rear of the house and measuring almost 25ft long, this is a thoroughly modern room with XXXXXX floor tiles, floor to ceiling glazed doors, and a two-tone high gloss fitted kitchen with a large island. Windows on two walls provide excellent natural light and stunning garden views, and two sets of double doors open onto the garden terrace, making the garden easily accessible. Extensive handleless kitchen cabinets provide ample worktop and storage space, and accommodate a range of integrated appliances. There’s lots of space for a large dining table and a lounge area, and there’s a door to a utility room and a WC.

The first floor retains its original layout, with five bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a separate WC all arrayed around a large central landing. The main bedroom at the front of the house is impressive, with a lovely curved bay window and a wall of bespoke wood wardrobes. The second and third double bedrooms are a similar size, whilst the fourth bedroom is a large single/small double and the fifth a single. All have good natural light and are regular in shape, so easy to furnish. The family bathroom has white metro tiles, a bath with a shower and glass screen, and a washbasin console. An obscured glass window provides natural light and ventilation. The WC has wainscoting and a small window.

The garden is delightful, with a treehouse perched in a specimen tree overlooking the large lawn and mature planted borders. The terrace runs adjacent to the rear of the house, providing ample space for outdoor furniture, and a paved path leads to two handy brick storage rooms that run across the end of the garden.

LOCAL LIFE

The Avenue is a prime residential location in Muswell Hill, mere moments from Alexander Park and a short stroll to The Broadway, the thriving centre of this sought-after neighbourhood.

Alexandra Palace train station is a five minute walk (0.3 miles). This has regular 22-minute trains via Highbury & Islington to Moorgate in the City.

Extensive Alexandra Park and the famed Alexandra Palace (Ally Pally) are on your doorstep. It’s a mere two minute walk to this award-winning 200-acre diverse-landscape park with its flat and hilly ground (and great views), trees and meadows, boating lake and playground. Alexandara Palace hosts a wide range of events throughout the year.