Positioned between Hornsey and Crouch End Clock Tower, this delightful apartment occupies the ground floor of an early Edwardian terrace. It has been carefully arranged to maximise space, taking a lateral plan that leads to a south-westerly garden at the rear. The greenery of Finsbury Park is easily reached; Alexandra Palace and Park are also close by, with far-reaching views, expansive parkland and a weekly farmers’ market.

The Tour

The house’s attractive red-brick façade rises behind a walled front garden, with the communal front door tucked beneath an original white-painted wooden storm porch. This opens into a shared hall, with the private entrance just beyond. Unique for a building of this period, storage is generous; the hallway has two deep recessed double cupboards for hanging along with hidden shelf space.

From here, the apartment opens into a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area where ambient light pours in from two sides. Original floorboards run throughout the space and the bay window at the front of the plan retains its original sash windows. Elsewhere, the glazing is double-glazed. Built-in bookshelves on either side of the chimney breast are brilliant for displaying a personal library.

The galley kitchen has a wonderfully open feel and is bisected by a half-wall topped in marble that adjoins the hallway. There is a gas hob and electric oven by Zanussi. A window here looks out to the garden.

A generous bedroom is flooded with light via a glazed door and window out to the garden. An original recessed cupboard adds neat additional storage space.

Green wall tiles and white hexagonal floor tiles cover the bathroom, which has a bath fitted with an overhead shower and a smart wall hanging cupboard.

Outdoor Space

A private rear garden is accessed from the bedroom. It is mostly laid to lawn and has borders ready for an inventive planting scheme. A decked area has been positioned with entertaining and basking in the sunset in mind. The generous storage provision continues here, with an outdoor storage cupboard in what would have once been the outdoor privy.

Out and About 

Recently named the ‘Best Place to Live in London’ by The Sunday Times, Crouch End and its delightful offerings are a short walk from the apartment. There are plenty of excellent cafés, bakeries, and eateries along the pretty high street, including Beam and Sourdough Sophia, which is loved far and wide for its wonderful cinnamon buns. As far as restaurants are concerned, Paesan is a celebrated neighbourhood Italian, while Bar Esteban serves up delicious tapas. French spot Bistro Aix is also popular, as is Japanese restaurant Tootoomoo, and Lyon’s has gained an excellent reputation for its seafood.

There are plenty of popular pubs and bars too, including Maynard Arms, the Queens and The King’s Head. Little Mercies on Broadway Parade is held as one of London’s best cocktail bars. There is also a range of health food and fruit and veg shops, fishmongers, butchers, and bakeries.

Hornsey Town Hall Arts Centre is close by, hosting a range of music, theatre, and comedy performances. There is also a branch of Waitrose, a Picturehouse cinema and the independent stalwart ArtHouse.

Rathcoole Gardens is well served for green spaces: Stationers Park is an eight-minute walk from the apartment to the south, while Priory Park is a 15-minute stroll to the north. The large green expanse of Finsbury Park is just under 20-minutes away on foot with its tennis and basketball courts, athletics track, boating lake as well as hosting a weekly Park Run. The Grade II-listed entertainment venue and ice skating rink, Alexandra Palace is around a 25-minute walk away.

The apartment is positioned nearly halfway between Hornsey and Harringay train stations; the first is 11 minutes to the north, while the second is a 13-minute walk to the south. Both stations connect to Old Street and Moorgate via Finsbury Park with further connections to central London, Cambridge, Stevenage, Brighton, Gatwick and Sevenoaks. There are also several bus routes into adjacent areas and into central London.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 101 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,375 per annum (includes buildings insurance, Freeholders’ administration or management charges and repairs to shared areas and the outside of the building)
Ground Rent: Approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band: B

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.