Property Review Jan 2018

WINTER 2017/2018

YO U R PROPERTY RE VI E W

SI MON ’ S MA RK E T COM MEN T P2 New Homes: Ethan Drive P12-13 Waterfall Road P30-31 Community news P20-21 New year New me P24-25 Nil Deposits P38 BARNET • CROUCH END • EAST FINCHLEY • FINCHLEY CENTRAL • NORTH FINCHLEY • KENTISH TOWN • MILL HILL • MUSWELL HILL • SOUTHGATE • WHETSTONE

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think we can all agree that 2017 was an eventful year. Brexit and an unexpected General Election gave us all a lot to think (and talk) about. In the meantime the property market

remained stable, despite the many predictions of its imminent demise.

The introduction of new Stamp Duty rates for second homes and investment property, saw a spike in sales in the spring as people rushed to buy before the deadline. Following market activity returning to usual levels, the UK nationally saw the year come to a close with a small decrease in the number of properties sold.

“At Martyn Gerrard, however, we saw a 10% increase in the number of properties we sold in 2017 compared to 2016, confirming that we continue to increase our market share.”

Over the year house prices remained steady. In the Borough of Barnet the average price at the beginning of the year stood at £553,000 with the latest data showing the average price at £556,000, an increase of just 0.5%. However, in Haringey the average price in 2017 rose by 6% from £550,000 to £584,000. I expect prices to remain generally steady in 2018 across our areas.

I am pleased that housing policy took centre stage in the build up to the last Budget, but had hoped for a clearer vision and more decisive plan to fix the so called ‘broken housing market’.

I wrote to both the Treasury and our latest Housing Minister in September to put forward proposals aimed at improving housing supply and supporting buyers and sellers. This included encouraging the release of unused or derelict land and amending the Stamp Duty regime to help those on all levels of the housing ladder, by switching stamp duty responsibility from buyer to seller. Since then I have been engaged in an ongoing dialogue with several MPs and the Treasury and, although neither proposal made it into the Budget, it is heartening to find that some of those in Government are willing to heed advice from those working on the ground in the property industry. So watch this space!

We did see the Chancellor pull an unexpected rabbit out of the hat when he announced that first time buyers will no longer pay Stamp Duty on properties worth up to £300,000, and no stamp duty on the first £300,000 if the purchase price is up to £500,000.

This is a welcome reform as it helps first time buyers, who are the life blood of the housing market. However it fails to consider that second steppers, who need to be able to move in order for first time buyers to move into their properties, are still in the same position. It seems to be yet another policy from the government that makes the right noises but ultimately doesn’t get to the root of the problem. We need policy that helps all page 2 • Simon’s Local Market Comment

Simon Gerrard FNAEA (Hons) PPNAEA MARLA

those on the property ladder make their move, as healthy levels of movement mean a healthy market.

Taking current policies into account, I think it is fair to say that the Government have been doing their best to discourage individuals from becoming landlords or expanding their portfolios. The coming year will see yet more pressure put on landlords’ bottom lines, as changes in the tax system and more legislation kicks in.

However, investing in property and buy-to-let homes can still be a sound and profitable option - the rental market in our areas of North London remains popular. There is no denying though that to make good returns landlords do now have to be more price sensitive and ensure that their asking rent is both realistic and competitive.

Having a proactive and professional agent on your side will be even more important in 2018, so if you are a landlord, are entering the buy-to-let market or expanding your portfolio, contact your nearest Martyn Gerrard office for the best advice.

Although it’s unlikely that it will become law this year, there will be a lot of discussion in the newspapers on the ban on letting agent fees paid by tenants, as the Government brings forward its proposals. Martyn Gerrard were one of the first agents to stop charging tenants fees many years ago, so we welcome the forthcoming ban, unlike others who continue to charge unnecessary and unjustifiable fees.

In an effort to help tenants, Martyn Gerrard have been piloting a new NIL DEPOSIT scheme, which subject to the payment of a lesser premium, unlocks the tenants six week dilapidation deposit that currently sits in the banking ether, whilst providing total cover for the landlord.

Simon Gerrard’s Comment • page 3

So, while some people may believe the property market is in for a rough ride in the coming year, experience tells me that despite the headwinds facing us, at the end of the year we will look back and say, once again,

that overall it’s been a good year. For both buyers and sellers the key is to remain realistic and bear in mind that you are investing in a home, regardless of market conditions.

CON TEN TS 2-3 Simon’s Local Market Comment 4-5 Barnet Office 6-7 Crouch End Office 8-9 Featured Properties N8/N2 10-11 East Finchley Office 12-13 Land & New Homes Ethan Drive 14-15 Finchley Central Office 16-17 Featured Properties N3/N12 18-19 North Finchley Office 20-21 MG in the Community 22-23 Kentish Town Office 24-25 New year, new me 26-27 Mill Hill Office 28-29 Muswell Hill Office 30-31 Land & New Homes Waterfall Road 32-33 Southgate Office

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BARNET

EN5

Galley Lane, EN5

£1,750,000 FH

An extended double fronted six bedroom detached family home.

Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “We love the flexibility of three reception rooms giving plenty of space for everyone”

Normandy Avenue, EN5

£1,200,000 FH

Four double bedroom detached house with study and utility room.

Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The High Street offers a range of coffee shops and restaurants with many independant retailers as well as the newly redeveloped Spires Shopping Centre”

Quinta Drive, EN5 £985,000 FH Four bedroom two reception room detached house. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The house is very light with sun from all directions”

The Drive, EN5 £840,000 FH Five bedroom terraced house. Chain free.

Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “Our street and neighbours are lovely”

Falkland Road, EN5 OIEO £600,000 FH Three double bedroom extended terraced house. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “There is such a great family friendly community feel”

Mays Lane, EN5 £495,000 FH Two double bedroom extended terraced house. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The large garden with established plants”

Station Road, EN5 £450,000 SOF Two double bedroom two bathroom first floor flat. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “Convenient transport links within close proximity”

Call 020 8440 2444 page 4 • Barnet • Hadley Wood • Arkley • Brookmans Park

Susan Bradford MNAEA

Fitzjohn Avenue, EN5 OIEO £1,000,000 FH Four bedroom semi-detached house with large drive. Energy rating – F The Owners Love... “A convenient location with the tube, shops and open spaces on the doorstep”

Susan joined Martyn Gerrard to run our Barnet office in 2013. She originally worked in the fashion industry, however after having children decided a change was needed.

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BARNET A welcoming and quiet suburb, comprising an interesting mix of Victorian through to modern homes, makes Barnet popular with families and young professionals who are looking to escape the bustle of Central London. There are many quality schools and the shopping is excellent. High Barnet tube station lies at the end of the Northern Line giving access to London, coupled with easy access to major road networks including M1 and M25.

Sandalwood Close, EN5

£4,495 pcm

• Four bedrooms • Fully fitted kitchen • Games room/gymnasium & cinema room • Four bathrooms • Energy rating – C

Amethyst Close, EN5 £2,900 pcm • Three bedrooms • Large open plan living area • Two modern en suites • Walk in wardrobe • Energy rating – B

£3,000 pcm Thornton Road, EN5

• Four double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Two bathrooms • Energy rating – D

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£1,850 pcm Union Street, EN5

Four bedrooms Two bathrooms Furniture by negotiation Energy rating – C

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S:EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsEN5@martyngerrard.co.uk 4 Exchange Buildings, High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SY

£1,650 pcm

• Two double bedrooms • Open plan living • Underfloor heating • Energy rating – B

Anthony Wilkinson-Denny MARLA

Manorside, EN5

Anthony started his career in banking, moving from sales adviser to senior business manager. He is now the lettings manager at Barnet and Southgate.

CROUCH END

N8

Redston Road, N8

£1,350,000 FH

A substantial end of terrace Edwardian family house with side access and lovely big garden backing onto the grounds of Alexandra Palace. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “How the dining area of the kitchen fills up with sun in the mornings. The sun then moves round and fills up the lounge and front bedroom”

New Road, N8

£1,025,000 FH

A beautifully designed three double bedroom contemporary house with spacious and light-filled interiors, featuring a superb open-plan living space leading out to a private garden. Energy rating – B We’ve Noticed... Archie Court is a gated new development with video entry phone and cycle storage

Coolhurst Road, N8 OIEO £800,000 SOF A spacious three bedroom, two bathroom garden flat, located close Coleridge Primary School. Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “The layout of the flat allows true privacy.”

Hillfield Avenue, N8 £635,000 LH A spacious flat with two bedrooms, reception room with fireplace, high ceilings and private garden. Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “The large open plan living room.”

Stapleton Hall Road, N4 £550,000 SOF A three bedroom flat close to restaurants, cafes and transport links. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The large windows and high ceilings flooding the flat with light”

Inderwick Road, N8 OIEO £475,000 LH A two bedroom flat with eat-in kitchen and two bathrooms. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... Our lovely neighbours, the road is friendly and there’s sense of community”

Birchington Road, N8 £375,000 SOF A bright one bedroom flat in Crouch End. Energy rating – D. The Owners Love... “The flat is very charming and has a lot of character”

Call 020 8348 5135 page 6 • Crouch End • Stroud Green • Highgate • Whitehall Park

Mark Fordham MNAEA

Florence Road, N4 £1,300,000 FH ‘A generously proportioned, four bedroom home with a large reception room and good-sized garden. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The great local shops and restaurants.”

Mark is Branch Manager of our Crouch End office, having joined the company as an experienced Senior Negotiator in 2004. He has an excellent knowledge of the Crouch End area, and lives locally.

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CROUCH END Crouch End is established as a fashionable and vibrant urban village. Centred round the Broadway with the famous Clock Tower as a focal point, there is a wide variety of independent shops and an abundance of restaurants, cafés and pubs. The area is extremely well served by major bus routes and mainline stations such as Hornsey and Finsbury Park are close by.

Duckett Road, N4

£4,767 pcm

• Six double bedrooms • Split level living area • Four bathrooms • Unique canal side location • Energy rating – D

Priory Gardens, N6 £2,850 pcm • Three double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Family bathroom and shower room • Conservatory • Energy rating – D

• Close to Hampstead Heath • Wood Flooring • Under floor heating • Energy rating – E

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£1,950 pcm . Chadwell Lane, N8

• Two double bedrooms • Private rear patio garden • Two bathrooms • Energy rating – C

S:N8@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN8@martyngerrard.co.uk 45 The Broadway, Crouch End, London, N8 8DT

£1,350 pcm

• One bedroom house • Open plan kitchen/reception • Large communal roof terrace • Energy rating – B

Anthony Spittle MARLA

Glasslyn Road,N8

Anthony joined MG in 2004. He has experience in many of our areas having worked in North Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End.

CLIFTON ROAD, CROUCH END, N8 A rare opportunity to purchase a large period family house on the Highgate side of Crouch End. This home offers six bedrooms, a roof terrace and plenty of period charm and character.

£2,000,000 FH

THE OWNERS LOVE “The spaciousness of the rooms and the brightness of the dual aspect kitchen, even in winter” ”The peaceful view of the garden from the rear lounge and the sunny terrace, plus the proximity to Highgate and Queens Woods for walks” ”The friendly atmosphere of the street” WE’VE NOTICED Transport options include Highgate underground station (Northern Line) and the W7, 91 and W5 bus routes giving access to Central London and Finsbury Park/Archway Stations. Located within the 2017 catchment area for Coleridge Primary School.

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Six bedrooms Two large reception rooms Kitchen/diner South-west facing garden Roof terrace Two bathrooms Basement room with WC EPC rating - E

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call our Crouch End Office on 020 8348 5135. page 8 • Crouch End

East Finchley • page 9

CHURCH LANE, EAST FINCHLEY, N2 A four bedroom semi-detached fully refurbished double fronted house, bordering Muswell Hill.

The property is within catchment for Fortismere secondary school and is within walking distance to East Finchley Station (Northern line Zone 3).

£2,250,000 FH

THE OWNERS LOVE “Open plan modern kitchen/living space with stunning floor to ceiling bi-fold doors which is a fantastic space for hosting parties in the summer or winter” ”Being well placed for local parks including Coldfall, Cherry Tree & Highgate Woods. There are restaurants within walking distance for evenings out” “The underfloor heating which is a real luxury being able to walk around with bare feet during the colder months” WE’VE NOTICED This property has been totally rewired and has LightwaveRF installed; which allows you to control the lighting in your home remotely with your smartphone.The contemporary style of living and the way in which this property has been refurbished to an exacting standard, with particular attention being drawn to the quality of the fixtures and fittings, and well designed living area.

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Four bedrooms Three reception rooms Open plan kitchen dinner Underfloor heating downstairs

• Potential to extend into the loft (STPP) • School catchment Fortismere school • EPC rating - E

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call our East Finchley Office on 020 8883 0077.

EAST FINCHLEY

N2

Station House, N2

£750,000 - £1,500,000

A locally listed former police station is now home to a luxury collection of seven two and three bedroom apartments and two three and four bedroom houses.

Devolopers love... “Engineered walnut flooring to hall, living, dining and kitchen area”

Bancroft Avenue, N2

OIEO £3,150,000 FH

A six bedroom detached house arranged over three floors located just off The Bishops Avenue. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “Fine and high specification finish throughout”

Eastern Road, N2 OIEO £1,700,000 FH A semi detached Victorian Villa situated in East Finchley. Energy rating – F The Owners Love... “Quiet corner of a beautiful street”

Lanchester Road, N6 £1,695,000 FH A linked semi-detached house situated in a crescent just off Woodside Avenue.

Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The bright open-plan downstairs space”

Deansway, N2 £1,435,000 FH A five bedroom semi-detached house situated on the edge of Hampstead Garden Suburb.

Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “It’s been a lovely family home for many years”

Sedgemere Avenue, N2 OIEO £600,000 FH A well presented two bedroom Edwardian maisonette. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “Upstairs neighbours are very nice and quiet, it’s a friendly street”

Neale Close, N2 £550,000 SOF A two bedroom, two bathroom duplex maisonette. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The character of the property and surrounding properties”

Call 020 8883 0077 page 10 • East Finchley • Hampstead Garden Suburb

Chris Fairclough MNAEA

Church Vale, N2 £2,250,000 FH A four bedroom semi-detached fully refurbished double fronted house.

Energy rating – E. The Owners Love... “The underfloor heating which is a real luxury”

Chris joined Martyn Gerrard in 2008 as a trainee sales negotiator. Now office manager at East Finchley, he gained experience working in various branches including Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Kentish Town.

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EAST FINCHLEY East Finchley provides a friendly village atmosphere combining many ages and styles of property.

It is situated in zone 3 on the Northern line and has many cafés, arts and crafts shops as well as attractive areas of open space at Cherry Tree Woods with Kenwood House situated close by. Local schooling is excellent with the highly regarded Brooklands and Fortismere Schools.

Vivian Way, N2

£5,416 pcm

• Five bedrooms • Private garden with patio • Off street parking • Floor area 2,130 sq ft • Energy rating – E

East End Road, N2

£2,500 pcm

• Three bathrooms and guest WC • Spacious reception room • Contemporary kitchen • Floor area 1, 187 sq ft • Energy rating – C

• Modern fitted kitchen • Communal gardens • Floor area 932 sq ft • Energy rating – C

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£1,395 pcm Lorraine Court, N2

En-suite shower room Private terrace Floor area 615 sq ft Energy rating – B

S: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN2@martyngerrard.co.uk 66/68 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 9PN

£ 1,275 pcm

• Wooden floors throughout • Off street parking • Floor area 499 sq ft • Energy rating – D

Marc Brahams

Bishops Court, N2

Marc joined Martyn Gerrard in 2016 as Lettings Manager at East Finchley. He has a vast range of knowledge and experience in the property market.

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A private gated development situated behind an imposing Grade II listed wall. This collection of four and five bedroom detached homes, benefit from stunning German designed Häcker kitchens leading onto breakfast/family rooms with sliding doors opening onto a terrace and garden.

SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY

All houses benefit from CCTV camera and entry phone systems with Cat6 cabling throughout to work with the latest wired and wireless technology.The houses are also wired for Sonos (integrated complete home audio systems) as well as benefitting from under floor heating throughout. Control your home from your phone with Lightwave RF. Set heating, lighting and security with the touch of a button. There are also WiFi access points on every floor.

LOCAL INFORMATION

The local shops are within easy walking distance and include an artisan baker, specialist butcher, convenience stores and hairdressers, while a more comprehensive selection of independent shops, bars and restaurants can be found in Finchley, East Finchley and Hampstead Garden Suburb. Akiva Primary School is only 0.3 miles from Ethan Drive.

CHANDOS LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Situated opposite Ethan Drive, with four outdoor and four indoor courts. Each home also comes with one year’s free family membership. Finchley Cricket Club and Pure Gym are within a few minutes’ walk.

Call us on 020 8883 0077 or email N2@martyngerrard.co.uk

FINCHLEY CENTRAL

N3

Windermere Avenue, N3

£1,225,000 FH

A five bedroom, two bathroom, two reception room semidetached family home. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “When I sit in the rear reception it almost feels like I am outside”

Church End, N3

£1,500,000 FH

An extended five bedroom, three bathroom semi-detached family home with original period features. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “We love the period charm like the wood panelling in the front reception and high ceilings”

Lyndhurst Gardens, N3 OIEO £1,150,000 FH An extended, fully detached four bedroom house. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “For over 20 years it’s been a wonderful home for a large family”

Hamilton Way, N3 £845,000 FH An extended and recently decorated 1920’s built four bedroom house. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “Hamilton Way is a very quiet and peaceful road”

Dollis Park, N3 OIEO £700,000 SOF A four bedroom maisonette arranged over the first and second floor. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “It has been a perfect family home for us”

Arundel Lodge, N3 £450,000 LH A two double bedroom ground floor purpose built apartment. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The wonderfully spacious master bedroom - we’ll miss this the most!”

Etchingham Court, N3 OIEO £450,000 SOF A two double bedroom, two bathroom, ground floor purpose built flat.

Call 020 8346 0102 page 14 • Finchley Central • Church End • Temple Fortune

Scott Henderson MNAEA

Mountfield Road, N3 £1,295,000 FH A chain free fully modernised five bedroom family home. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The bi-folding doors off the kitchen give that lovely inside outside feeling”

Energy rating – D

The Owners Love... “Peaceful location that is still close to amenities”

Scott has excellent knowledge of the local area.

Working for the company for over eight years, he is a valuable member of the team and manager of our Finchley Central Office.

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FINCHLEY CENTRAL Finchley Central is a leafy suburb offering a mix of period Edwardian and contemporary homes.

The Northern Line allows quick access to the City of London, coupled with easy access to major road networks including the M1, A1 and A406. There are lots of open spaces and many sought-after primary and secondary schools.

Church Crescent, N3

£3,600 pcm

• Five bedroom family home • Large kitchen • Two bathrooms • Floor area 2,219 sq ft • Energy rating – E

Ashley Lane, NW4

£3,500 pcm

• Semi-detached house • Four double bedrooms • Three reception rooms • Floor area 2,099 sq ft • Energy rating – C

• Detached house • Five double bedrooms • Floor area 2,849 sq ft • Energy rating – D

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£3,500pcm East End Road, N3

£3,000 pcm Gateway House, N3

• Large rear garden • Modern throughout • Floor area 1,734 sq ft • Energy rating – E

S:N3@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN3@martyngerrard.co.uk 365 Regents Park Road, Finchley Central, London, N3 1DE

£1,400 pcm

• Open plan kitchen/living area • Private balcony • Floor area 560 sq ft • Energy rating – B

Eva Zennettou

Hendon Avenue, N3

Eva has lived in North London all her life. She has fantastic local knowledge which she uses daily as the Lettings manager of our Finchley Central branch. and our Mill Hill branch.

ETCHINGHAM PARK ROAD, N3 A six bedroom, three bathroom, two reception room Edwardian double fronted family home close to Victoria Park.

£1,500,000

THE OWNERS LOVE “It’s such a large family home, everyone has their own space and the downstairs and garden are great for entertaining” ”We love the charming period wood work, fire places, high ceilings and large windows that floods the house with natural light. The commanding entrance hall gives you a grand feeling from the outset” ”The underground stations, Victoria Park, fantastic local schools and restaurants are all a few minuets walk away” WE’VE NOTICED Other houses on the road have extensions and have excavated to create a lower ground floor.We marketed a similar family home that received multiple bids within a couple of weeks of going to market.

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Six bedrooms Three bathrooms Period features throughout Outstanding school catchment Victoria Park is close by

• West Finchley and Finchley Central Stations are close by • Close to amenities • EPC rating – F

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call our Finchley Central Office on 020 8346 0102. page 16 • Finchley Central

North Finchley • page 17

MOSS HALL CRESCENT, N12 An outstanding three double bedroom, two bathroom garden apartment situated close to West Finchley Underground Station. Measuring in excess of 1900 sqft, the property has two reception rooms, a 19 sq ft orangery, basement storage and off street parking for two cars...Available chain free!

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Three double bedrooms Three reception rooms Chain free Close to West Finchley station Moss Hall Schools catchment

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Off street parking for two cars Share of freehold 20 sq ft Kitchen 98 sq ft Garden EPC rating – E

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call our North Finchley Office on 020 8445 2222.

NORTH FINCHLEY

N12

Southover, N12

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An extended four bedroom family residence located in the heart Woodside Park. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The neighbours are very friendly and helpful and we will certainly miss being in this neighbourhood”

Atwell Court, N12

£900,000 LH

Three double bedroom, three bathroom penthouse in a gated development, boasting secure parking for two cars.

Energy rating – B

The Owners Love... “Having our own private lift vestibule with no one else on our floor... Very luxurious”

The Crescent, N11 £750,000 FH An extended three bedroom semi-detached family home. Energy rating – B The Owners Love... “Love our garden and summer house with plenty of seating”

Avenue Road, N12 £720,000 FH A three bedroom family home situated in a cul-de-sac. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “We have a great garden and a brilliant location”

Grange Avenue, £445,000 LH A two/three bedroom first floor garden maisonette. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The High Road is literally a moments’ walk away”

Kingsway, N12 OIEO £425,000 LH A two bedroom, two bathroom, 14th floor apartment. Chain free! Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “Contemporary décor and feature fire place feels like a boutique hotel”

Ashbourne Court, N12 £300,000 LH A one double bedroom first floor apartment.

Available chain free! Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “Very quiet and peaceful setting – no traffic noise”

Call 020 8445 2222 page 18 • North Finchley • Woodside Park • New Southgate • Friern Barnet

Craig Thompkins MNAEA

Wolstonbury, N12 OIEO £900,000 FH A five bedroom, two bathroom, three reception room family residence. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “We love our kitchen/diner and separate day room.

Craig’s property career started in Notting Hill and Bayswater in the mid-nineties. He first came to Finchley in 1998 and has managed our North Finchley office since.

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NORTH FINCHLEY North Finchley provides residents with a diverse range of styles and periods of properties. It has many major retailers along with the main building societies and banks and a vast array of fine eateries. Woodside Park tube station has direct links to the City and there are also some of the best schools in the borough.

Cissbury Ring South, N12 £3,200 pcm • Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Garage • Off street parking • Energy rating – E

Finchley Park, N12

£1,700 pcm

• Three double bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Newly decorated • Established garden • Energy rating – D

Fallow Court Avenue, N12 • One double bedroom • Section of rear garden • Close to West Finchley Station • Energy rating – C

£1,100 pcm Glebelands Close, N12 • Three double bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Allocated parking • Energy rating – B

£1,800 PCM Hutton Grove, N12

Andrew Eleftheriou MARLA

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S:N12@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN12@martyngerrard.co.uk 773 High Road, North Finchley, London, N12 8JY

£1,200 pcm

• One bedroom • Gated parking • Gas central heating • Energy rating – C

Andrew joined Martyn Gerrard in 2014.

With twelve years experience he prides himself on excellent customer service. He covers our North Finchley and Whetstone offices

COM MUN ITY 2017 Fireworks

Image Credit: Debra Rapp

HIGHGATE Highgate School Fireworks – This year Martyn Gerrard were the proud sponsors of Highgate PrePrep and Junior School Fireworks. Run by the Parents Association of Highgate Pre-Prep and Junior School, the night was filled with live music, amazing food stalls, our very own MG bouncy castle, glitter face painting and of course an extravagant fireworks display.

Sara Dein Highgate PA comments ‘I wanted to thank you so very much once again for sponsoring our Highgate PA fireworks festival. Thank you so much for the gazebo which was used at the entry point for all of the 3200

guests to walk through. The Martyn Gerrard bouncy kingdom was immensely popular and busy throughout the whole event. We really appreciate all your support and everything you do for us as a PA and school’.

Martyn Gerrard also supported Moss Hall Schools Fireworks, Osidge Primary School Fireworks, Coleridge Primary School Fireworks, Christ Church School Fireworks and Fortismere School Fireworks.

Precious Moments Concert Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice

Martyn Gerrard are the proud long running sponsors of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. for the second year running we have again supported the Precious Moments Concert. Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is a community based hospice service providing support for children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and their families in Central and North London. page 20 • Community Community • page 20

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COMMUNITY

We love to get involved and this year our staff handed out balloons, sold raffle tickets and helped raise money with games, minding our very own MG bouncy castle, selling cupcakes and being all round help!

Throughout 2017 we have supported local schools, organisations and charities and have donated or helped raise thousands of pounds to help the local community.

At Martyn Gerrard we like to get involved and help out wherever possible. Rather than just donating a sum of money, we have helped with printing material, flyers, posters and programmes, designing and printing banners, providing gazebos, games and play apparatus as well as joining in on the fun on the day.

This year we became the proud sponsors of Totally Goals Football Club and sponsored their football kits. We are honoured to be linked to a club with excellent core values and are excited for what this partnership will become as the club continues to grow.

We have had a special addition to our MG games….A Martyn Gerrard Obstacle Course Bouncy Castle! We have attended a number of fairs with our new and ever so popular bouncy castle which has helped raise thousands of pounds for each school.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year...

Christmas!

Last Christmas Martyn Gerrard sponsored several schools as well as local community events such as Christ Church Primary School Christmas Fair.

• Highgate Christmas Breakfast • Moss Hall Schools Winter Fair • St Johns C of E Primary School Christmas Fete • Wren Academy Christmas Market • Brookland School Winter Fair • Osidge Primary School Christmas Fair • Courtland Primary School Christmas Fair • St Mary’s C of E Primary School Christmas Fair • St Peter’s and St Gildas’ Primary School Christmas Fair • Coleridge Primary School Christmas Carols

KENTISH TOWN

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NW5

Countess Road, NW5

£1,700,000 FH

A four bedroom, mid-terrace, Victorian family home.

Energy rating – E. The Owners Love... “Its such a welcoming bright family friendly house”

Leverton Street, NW5

£1,625,000 FH

A mid-terrace five bedroom period home with west facing balcony and garden. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The quietness of the location given that it’s so central”

Prince of Wales Road, NW5 £1,100,000 SOF A three bedroom conversion, with private terrace and balcony. Energy rating – F The Owners Love... “The tranquility of the road”

The Porticos, NW3 £1,250,000 LH A three bedroom, two bathroom second floor apartment. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “That the flat has its own parking space”

Fortess Road, NW5 £650,000 LH A two double bedroom apartment forming part of a period building. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “We love the open plan kitchen”

Hungerford Road, N7 £525,000 LH A two double bedroom, raised ground floor period conversion. Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “The flat is beautiful with its period fireplace”

Hilldrop Crescent, N7 £425,000 LH A top floor, split-level, two bedroom flat.

Carlton Mansions, N7 £399,995 LH A first floor one bedroom apartment in a red-brick mansion block. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “Tufnell Park has a real ‘Village’ feel with lots of places to eat and drink nearby”

Energy rating – D

020 7267 3737 NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

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Chris Fairclough MNAEA

The Owners Love... “We love the local area.

Our neighbours are great”

Chris joined Martyn Gerrard in 2008 as a trainee sales negotiator. Now office manager at East Finchley, he gained experience working in various branches including Crouch End, Muswell Hill and Kentish Town.

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KENTISH TOWN Kentish Town is an exciting and cosmopolitan area with much to offer no matter how diverse your taste. Set between fashionable Camden Town to the south and the open spaces of Hampstead Heath to the north, Kentish Town is well served by local transport with buses, tube and overground giving easy access to central London

Bingham Place, W1U £15,167 pcm • Three bedrooms • Three reception rooms • Three bathrooms • Private roof terrace • Energy rating – E

Primrose Hill, NW1

£3,878 pcm

• Two bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Two outdoor terraces • Energy rating – C

£ 3,000 pcm

• One comparatively large open plan kitchen/lounge • Two Bathrooms • Penthouse suite • Energy rating – B

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St Albans Road, NW5

£2,300 pcm Croftdown Road, NW5

• Three double bedrooms • Two reception Room • Garden flat with joint right of way • Energy rating – D

S:NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsNW5@martyngerrard.co.uk 304 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 2TH

Anthony Spittle MARLA

Prince of Wales Road, NW5

£1,820 pcm

• Two bedrooms • Private garden • Roof terrace • Energy rating – C

Anthony joined MG in 2004. He has experience in many of our areas having worked in North Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End. He manages our Crouch End and Kentish Town lettings teams.

The New Year is finally upon us, 2018 is going to be my year! You know what they say, New Year New Me…. yeah right. We’re probably all still bloated from Christmas and regretting our life choices over the past couple of weeks (was that fourth helping of Christmas pudding really necessary?) This can only mean one thing. You guessed it, it’s time for New Year’s resolutions.

They call it the post- Christmas guilt or as I like to call it, eating and drinking until you are in a food coma and making bad life decisions, all in the space of two food and booze filled weeks.

This suddenly makes us all want to be better people and we make plans and say, this year WILL be my year!

We excitedly compile our New Year’s resolutions which usually include plans to consume protein shakes, be more organised and drop those extra pounds by eating healthily. The first week can be an exciting time, fresh with hope for the future, only to lose the enthusiasm well before 15th of January. But transforming your life is easier than you may think, here are my 3 easy tips to a better you.

“The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.” - Melody Beattie

page 24 • New Year, New Me page 24 • Nil Deposits

NEW YEAR by Dee Patel

NEW ME 1

Declutter your home Simple things like making space in your home can ease the mind, create openness can motivate you to live a healthier lifestyle. I know, I know… how is getting rid of that collection of Christmas Chutneys you received in hampers for the past 3 years going to help? It’s all about the space and clearing your hoarding habits. You can even create space for that wine rack you have always wanted.

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Find time for fitness Making time for exercise can be a pain if you lead a busy lifestyle but incorporating even a 10 minute workout can make a difference. Taking the stairs at work or walking up the escalator while you commute can increase stamina and keep you active. Take some time from your office chair to walk around or even go chasing Pokémon (if you are anything like my boss). Walking is proven to reduce anxiety and depression and boosts mental health in individuals. Whether at home or work, you can fit in a 10 minute workout without having to change your clothes!

Really really really really try to eat goodness!

If you’re like me and hate change, changing your eating habits can be bit of a strain. However making small changes to your diet can have a significant impact to your energy levels and wellbeing. Adding simple foods high in antioxidants and fibre can increase your metabolism and help you lose those extra pounds you’ve added over Christmas. Simple changes such as eating homemade meals instead of takeout or taking a packed lunch for work can help reduce the size of your waist and the hole in your wallet! To avoid falling off the wagon set realistic goals this year. Take small steps to a better you. Simple steps such as decluttering your home, incorporating a 10 minute work out to your daily regime and eating well will contribute to a better you this 2018.

MILL HILL

NW7

Hazel Gardens, NW7

£1,350,000 FH

A detached four double bedroom, four reception room family home.

Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The wide south facing garden is great for relaxing and summer BBQ’s”

Tommy Flowers Mews OIEO £975,000 FH A four bedroom, three bathroom detached house. Energy rating – B The Owners Love... “Close to Central London, Waitrose and Mill Hill East Station”

Delamere Gardens, NW7 A four bedroom family home.

Energy rating – E

St.Vincents Lane, NW7

OIEO £1,000,000 LH

A luxury three bedroom, two bathroom apartment in Mill Hill.

Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “The location, its peaceful, quiet and very secure”

Elliot Road, NW7 £899,950 FH Tretawn Gardens, NW7 £899,000 FH A three bedroom detached home off Marsh A three bedroom detached family home.

Lane. Energy rating – F Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The proximity to Hendon The Owners Love... “The beautiful flat sunny garden” Central and Brent Cross Shopping Centre”

£840,000 FH Kinsale Close, NW7 OIEO £745,000 FH A three double bedroom town house.

Energy rating – B

Call 020 8906 0660 page 26 • Mill Hill • The Village • Mill Hill East • Edgware

Gregg Cruder

The Owners Love... “The area is safe, clean and The Owners Love... “Our home is bright and spacious throughout” has great schools and transport”

Devonshire Crescent OIEO £700,000 FH A four bedroom semi-detached family home.

Energy rating – D

The Owners Love... “Our light and spacious bedrooms “

Gregg has built a great reputation amongst his peers, clients and the community he has built up his experience from starting at the bottom as a sales negotiator and rapidly rising through the ranks.

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MILL HILL Mill Hill provides different styles of living, whether you are in the main hub of Mill Hill or in Mill Hill Village surrounded by green belt. The area has a diverse range of properties from Edwardian and Victorian through to new build developments. The Broadway offers an abundance of cafés, restaurants, major retailers and banks together with transport links to Central London.

Bittacy Rise, NW7

£2,600 pcm

• Modern semi-detached bungalow • Private garden • Off-street parking • Floor area 829 sq ft • Energy rating – D

Marsh Lane, NW7

£2,200 pcm

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• Modern fitted kitchen • Downstairs bedroom with en suite • Offered furnished • Floor area 1,536 sq ft • Energy rating – E

• Shared garden • Built in wardrobes • Floor area 657 sq ft • Energy rating – E

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£1,295 pcm Page Court, NW7

£1,500 pcm Shillingford Close, NW7

• Three bedrooms • Loft space • Floor area 798 sq ft • Energy rating – F

S:NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsNW7@martyngerrard.co.uk 109 The Broadway, Mill Hill, London, NW7 3TG

£1,425 pcm

• Family bathroom and en-suite shower room • Open plan kitchen • Floor area 737 sq ft • Energy rating – C

Eva Zannettou

Watford Way, NW7

Eva has lived in North London all her life. She has fantastic local knowledge which she uses daily as the Lettings manager of our Finchley Central and Mill Hill branchs.

MUSWELL HILL

N10

Welfield Avenue, N10

£3,000,000 FH

A six double bedroom Eco-home with off street parking, south facing garden and a garage. Energy rating – B The Owners Love... “We love the large open plan kitchen and dining area, which definitely has the ‘wow factor’ It’s the hub of this amazing home!

Muswell Hill Road, N10, £1,100,000 SOF A three bedroom ground floor flat with a landscaped private garden Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “We love the wall to wall storage and basement storage and utility room”

Sutton Road, N10

OIEO £1,100,000 FH

A five bedroom semi-detached Edwardian property that has recently undergone complete refurbishment. Energy rating – D The Developers Love... “Having breakfast in the garden is so peaceful and so green you could be in the country”

Torrington Gardens, N11 £895,000 FH A detached four bedroom home with off street parking and garage. Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The house is an individual design built about 30 years ago.”

Midhurst Avenue, N10 OIEO £675,000 LH A two bedroom conversion with a private garden. Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “The close proxmity to Tetherdown and Fortismere Schools”

Pinnacle Close, N10 £599,000 LH St. James Lane, N10 £575,000 SOF Palmerston Road, N22 OIEO £400,000 SOF A two double bedroom first floor period A two bedroom, two bathroom apartment Two bedroom first floor maisonette with a conversion located close to amenities. with a private balcony located in Muswell Hill. balcony, located near Muswell Hill Broadway.

The Owners Love... “We only build homes we would love to live in ourselves”

Energy rating – D

The Owners Love... “How light and airy our flat feels”

Call 020 8444 3388 page 28 • Muswell Hill • Alexandra Palace • Highgate Borders • Bounds Green

Rowland Slinn MNAEA

Energy rating – B

Energy rating – D

The Owners Love... “We love the spacious living/dining room.

Rowland has been involved in property throughout his working life. With over eleven successful years in the Muswell Hill area his local area knowledge is key to his job.

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MUSWELL HILL Muswell Hill provides residents with views of the metropolis to take your breath away. The area has become increasingly popular as a wide variety of independent traders carry out their business alongside established high street names. Coupled with a plethora of cafes and restaurants there is a vibrant village atmosphere, all above the expanse of London.

Muswell Hill, N10

£2,990 pcm

• Two bedrooms • 24hr concierge • Two bathrooms • Underground parking • Energy rating – C

Pembroke Road, N10 £2,600 pcm • Four bedrooms • Two reception rooms • Two bathrooms • Modern • Energy rating – D

Towton Mews, N11 • Four bedrooms • Within a gated development • Off-street parking • Energy rating – D

£ 2,450 pcm Onslow Gardens, N10

£2,166 pcm Midhurst Avenue

• Two bedrooms • Lounge with bay windows • Rear garden • Energy rating – E

Andy Christophi MARLA

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S:N10@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN10@martyngerrard.co.uk 300 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, London, N10 2QR

£1,600 pcm

• Two bedrooms • Two bathrooms • Private west facing garden • Energy rating – C

Andy is the lettings manager at the Muswell Hill Branch. With many years’ experience of letting properties in the North London area he joined Martyn Gerrard in 2008.

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Each home has fully fitted Häcker kitchens with integrated Siemens appliances and induction hobs (including a set of induction pans).

Porcelain tiles throughout the ground floor lead you from the entrance way to the family room, where bi-fold doors lead out to a terrace and landscaped garden.The ground floor also has a TV/reception room and cloak room.The whole of the ground floor benefits from thermostatically controlled underfloor heating.

All bedrooms on the first and second floor are generously proportioned and finished to a high standard, three with en suite bathroom/ wet rooms with walk in showers. The large master bedroom has a dressing area with custom wardrobes and en suite with ‘his and hers’ double sink.

Each house is fitted with the latest in smart home technology. Ring Pro Wi-Fi doorbells allow you to see who is at your front door from anywhere in the world. Smart Wi-Fi connected exterior lights and Lighwave RF sockets in the kitchen, TV/reception room and master bedroom allow you to control your home from an app on your phone. Smart energy meters mean you can, in real time, see how much electricity you are using and Wi-Fi boosters on every floor enable smart TVs to be installed in every bedroom as well as creating a seamless Wi-Fi network to all parts of the home. * *All wi-fi enabled technology needs a data enabled device and contract to operate.

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A Luxury New Development of Five Family Townhouses Call 020 8886 2094 or email N14@martyngerrard.co.uk

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Prices from £839,000

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ABOUT THE AREA

The development is conveniently located 0.4 miles (approx. 6 minutes’ walk) from Arnos Grove station (Piccadilly Line), offering a good service to Central London or towards Cockfosters. New Southgate Overground Station is also located 0.4 miles away with trains running every 10-20 minutes to Moorgate Station or towards Hertfordshire. The A406 North Circular is easily accessed via Station Road.

The surrounding area has a selection of well-respected primary and secondary schools. Garfield Primary School is just 0.6 miles from the development and Broomfield Secondary School is just one mile away. New Southgate is home to the Minchenden Oak Garden.

The Garden contains one of the oldest Oak trees in the borough, at over 800 years old the tree pre-dates most of the buildings surrounding it. Grovelands Park is located less than five minutes’ drive from Waterfall Road.The park has a bowls club, 9 hole pitch and putt golf course, tennis courts and basketball courts. The park also has outdoor gym equipment which overlooks the lake.

Within ten minutes’ drive is Trent Country Park, with large open spaces for walking, jogging and cycling. The park also offers thrill seekers the opportunity to experience tree top outdoor adventure, Go Ape.

Call 020 8886 2094 or email N14@martyngerrard.co.uk

SOUTHGATE

N14

Exeter Road, N14

£765,000 FH

A four bedroom, three reception room semi-detached house.

Energy rating – D

The Owners Love... “We have had as a family such wonderful memories and good times with the size that the house has to offer”

Winchmore Hill Road, N21

£1,095,000 FH

A well-presented five bedroom semi-detached family home with own drive situated close to Southgate High Street.

Energy rating – D

The Owners Love... “The property is very warm, bright and airy”

South Lodge Drive, N14 £775,000 FH A halls adjoining three bedroom two reception room semi-detached house with own drive and garage. Energy rating – E. The Owners Love... “The local parks are great.”

Hedge Lane, N13 £650,000 FH Four bedroom end of terrace house with integral garage and own drive.

Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “There are good transport links including bus and road links into the city”

Fox Lane, N13 £499,995 SOF A one double bedroom ground floor converted flat, with direct access to own garden and drive.

Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The large rooms, high ceilings and some original features including a working fireplace”

Grovebury Court, N14 £425,000 LH A well-presented two double bedroom ground floor maisonette located in Southgate.

Energy rating – C. The Owners Love... “We love that we have our own garden, for our two kids to enjoy”

Pilgrims Close, N13 £355,000 LH An Edwardian one double bedroom ground floor converted flat, with direct access to own garden and drive. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “That the flat is less than a 5 minutes’ walk to Palmers Green station.”

Call 020 8886 2094 page 32 • Southgate • Oakwood • Winchmore Hill • Palmers Green

Ross White

Whitehouse Way, N14 OIEO £775,000 LH A five bedroom, five reception room semidetached home with off street parking.

Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “It’s a large versatile house which can be adapted for all families”

Ross brings with him over sixteen years of outstanding expertise. His priority has always been to deliver the highest standard of customer service Martyn Gerrard are known for.

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SOUTHGATE The area is proud to boast an Art Deco Grade II* listed tube station designed by Charles Holden.

SOUTHGATE ??????

The high street has a variety of independent and chain shops and restaurants. Southgate is home to several large parks such as Groveland’s Park which covers ninety-two acres. Housing in Southgate is an eclectic mix of detached and semidetached houses. Easily accessible by public transport and car, Southgate is a great up and coming area to buy and invest.

East Barnet Road, EN4 £1,650 pcm • Two bedrooms • CCTV and intruder alarm • Balcony • Upper Floor with lift • Energy rating – B

Bramley Road, N14

£1,600 pcm

• Three double bedrooms • Large reception • Fully fitted kitchen • Balcony • Energy rating – D

• Two bedrooms • Semi open plan living • Off-street parking • Energy rating – C

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£1,475 pcm Orchard Avenue, N14 • Three double bedrooms • Newly decorated • Furnished • Energy rating – D

S:N14@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN14@martyngerrard.co.uk 85 Chase Side, Southgate, London, N14 5BU

£1,950 pcm

Anthony Wilkinson-Denny MARLA

Waterfall Road, N11

Chase Road, N14 £1,150 pcm • One double bedroom • Allocated parking • Close to Oakwood Underground Station • Energy rating – C

Anthony started his career in banking, moving from sales adviser to senior business manager. He is now the lettings manager at Barnet and Southgate.

CHELMSFORD ROAD, SOUTHGATE, N14 A well presented two bedroom, two reception room mid terraced cottage.The property also benefits from original features such as wood flooring and fireplaces throughout.

£519,950 FH

THE OWNERS LOVE “Close proximity to the tube station and high street with variety of local amenities (Asda is a 3 minute walk away, 24hr petrol station, local shops and restaurants, leisure centre, post office, banks and more)” “Quiet and safe area, very lovely and friendly neighbours, many families” “Lots of green space around, parks and recreation areas” WE’VE NOTICED The property has been maintained to a high spec throughout.

The property is located near outstanding schools including primary schools Monkfrith and Ashmole and secondary schools Ashmole and Southgate.

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Two bedrooms Two reception rooms Feature fireplaces Kitchen diner Double glazed

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Modern bathrooms En-suite to master bedroom 54 sq ft rear garden EPC Rating – D

For more information or to arrange a viewing, please call our Southgate Office on 020 8886 2094. page 34 • Southgate

FRIERN BARNET LANE, N20

Whetstone • page 35

A substantial five double bedroom, three reception room semi-detached period family home. The property overlooks North Middlesex Golf Club, and is well located for the shops, bars, schools and transport links that N20 has to offer.

OIEO £1,100,000 FH

THE OWNERS LOVE ”We have been here since 1965 and can still remember watching our children play in the large garden and the nearby Friary Park” ”The house is wonderful for entertaining, our eight grandchildren love the table tennis table in the attic and parking is never a problem with room for two cars in the garage and a further three on the driveway” “The location is fantastic, trains, tubes, sports clubs, a surgery as well as all the coffee shops and restaurants are all well within walking distance” WE’VE NOTICED North Middlesex Golf Club is located directly opposite the property. There is potential to extend the property to the rear, similar to neighbouring properties (STPP).

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Five double bedrooms Three reception rooms Potential to extend Totteridge & Whetstone Station Requires some modernisation

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Fitted kitchen Garage Good school catchment EPC Rating – D

For more informationor to arrange a viewing, please call our Whetstone Office on 020 8446 2111.

WHETSTONE

N20

Oakleigh Park North, N20

£1,950,000 FH

A substantial five bedroom, four reception room, three bathroom family home located just 0.3 miles from Oakleigh Park Station.

Energy rating – D The Owners Love... “The house is of a good manageable size, with fairly low running costs.

Connaught Avenue, N20

£799,950 FH

A fully modernised four bedroom bungalow in excess of 1250sqft, Chain Free! Energy rating – F The Owners Love... “We love our sunny south-facing garden”

Ridgeview Road, N20 OIEO £900,000 FH A three double bedroom end of terrace town house. Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “The sense of community in my street is second to none”

Lancaster Road, N20 OIEO £525,000 FH Clydesdale Court, N20 OIEO £500,000 SOF Two double bedroom Victorian family home.

A two double bedroom, two bathroom Energy rating – E. second floor purpose built apartment.

The Owners Love... “Each bedroom is a good Energy rating – C sized double bedroom which has been brilliant The Owners Love... “The flat is very spacious” as our children got older”

Girton Court, N20 OIEO £375,000 LH Set within a gated development is this two bedroom, two bathroom first floor apartment.

Energy rating – C The Owners Love... “The facilities are great, underground parking, and the on-site gym”

Call 020 8446 2111 page 36 • Whetstone • Totteridge • New Southgate

Stewart Willerton MNAEA

Longland Drive, N20 OIEO £800,000 FH Weirdale Avenue, N20 £825,000 FH A three bedroom semi-detached family home A five bedroom semi-detached family home which is offered completely chain free! with three reception rooms. Energy rating – E Energy rating – E The Owners Love... “A lovely, warm family The Owners Love... “We’ve always had home” fantastic neighbours!”

Having worked in our North Finchley, Muswell Hill and Barnet Branches Stewart is now the Branch Manager at Whetstone. Whilst not working Stewart spends most of his time entertaining his two young children.

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WHETSTONE Totteridge and Whetstone is a pleasant ‘leafy’ suburb of North London offering the full spectrum of properties and is renowned for having good schools and excellent transport links. The High Road offers a wide variety of shopping facilities, restaurants and bars with countryside walks, parks and golf courses close by.

Totteridge Green, N20 £1,800 pcm • New kitchen and bathroom • Spacious reception • Secluded garden • Pets considered • Energy rating – E

Oakleigh Road North, N20 £1,350pcm • Two bedrooms • Top floor • Furnished • Allocated parking • Energy rating – B

York Way, N20 • Two bedrooms • Communal gardens • Newly refurbished • Energy rating – C

£1,300 pcm High Road, N12

£1,148 pcm High Road, N12

• Double bedroom • Recently refurbished • Top floor • Energy rating – D

Andrew Eleftheriou MARLA

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S:N20@martyngerrard.co.uk L:LettingsN20@martyngerrard.co.uk 1286 High Road, Whetstone, London, N20 9HH

£1,148 pcm

• Brand new development • Dishwasher • Double glazing throughout • Energy rating – C

Andrew joined Martyn Gerrard in 2014. With twelve years’ experience he prides himself on excellent customer service. He covers our North Finchley and Whetstone offices.

NIL DEPOSIT – AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL TENANT’S DEPOSITS

P

aying a dilapidation deposit is an essential part of renting a home, as any landlord rightly wants security against damage to their property caused by a tenant.

and the other costs associated with moving home, especially if

Finding the dilapidation deposit when you’re moving into a new

to take up the ‘Nil Deposit’ option and pay the equivalent of

home can be tough when you’re paying the first month’s rent

only one week’s rent plus VAT, as a non-returnable premium.

your previous deposit has yet to be returned.

The ‘Nil Deposit scheme’ allows (with the Landlord’s agreement) the tenant a choice of paying the dilapidations’ deposit up front – in nearly all cases this will be equivalent to six weeks’ rent – or

FOR LANDLORDS . . .

FOR THE TENANT . . .

Nil Deposit is an alternative to a traditional deposit.

Taking up the ‘Nil Deposit’ offer saves the necessity of finding six weeks’ rent, on top of the first month’s rent and other moving costs.

There is no cost to the Landlord.

Nil Deposits still provides the same or better cover than a six week dilapidation deposit.

‘Nil Deposit’ help make your property more attractive than those where only a traditional deposit is required.

‘Nil Deposit’ pays out for any breach of the tenancy agreement*. A dilapidation deposit may not.

At the end of the tenancy any damage will be paid by Let Alliance ‘Nil Deposit’*, that are agreed by the tenant or by an independent adjudicator, if there is any dispute (in the same way as other tenancy Deposit schemes).

You only pay the equivalent of one week’s rent plus VAT, as a non-refundable premium.

You remain liable for any breach of contract or damage you cause to the property and will need to reimburse Let Alliance ‘Nil Deposit’ against any claim.

As with the traditional deposit any dispute will go before an independent adjudicator You will need to have tenant’s liability insurance in place.

This will protect you by paying for any accidental damage to the landlord’s, fixtures and fittings (they can be obtained through any provider).

* All payments up to the maximum of six weeks rent

Martyn Gerrard are one of the first agents in the country to offer this new scheme, designed as a simple alternative to the standard deposit currently paid by a tenant. page 38 • Nil Deposits Commercial

This is provided and backed by Let Alliance, who are one of the UK’s leading providers of referencing and insurance solutions covering specialist buildings and contents insurance for agents, tenants and landlords. The insurance cover is backed by Great Lakes Insurance and Munich Re, one of the world’s leading reinsurance companies.

COMMERCIAL 020 8444 3445 E: comm@martyngerrard.co.uk

Silver Steet, EN1 • New lease by arrangement

£50,000 p/a Highgate Hill, N6 Rent - £26,000 p/a Premium - £5,000

Stephen Hickey

Commercial • page 39 Having worked in commercial property for the last 18 years, Steve joins us as a Manager of our Commercial office.

Station Road, EN5

£300,000

• A1 retail shop

• High footfall location

• High footfall location

• Close to New Barnet Station

• Shell and core format

• Premises in excellent condition

• Access to A406/M1

• Excellent frontage to property

• Close to Hornsey Station

• Virtual freehold

• Outside space

Erskine Road, NW3 Rent: £35,000 p/a Premium: POA • A1 retail use • Located in a highly sought after area • Open plan format • Premises in good condition

Lytton Road, EN5

Finchley High Road, NW11 • A1 Retail Use

£29,000 p/a Broadway Parade, N8 Rent - £33,000 p/a Premium: £10,000

• High footfall location

• Sought after location

• New lease direct from the freeholder

• High footfall location

• Situated in a nice parade of shops

• A1 Retail premises • Great fit-out

£419,000 Finchley Road, NW11

£42,500 p/a Hendon Lane, N6

• Freehold development site

• Double frontage unit

• A1/A2 use

• A1/A2 use

• High footfall

• Good natural light

• Garden & rear yard

• Good condition

• New lease by arrangement

• Great potential

• CCTV installed

• Close to Finchley Central

For further information or to arrange a viewing, please call 020 8444 3445 or email comm@martyngerrard.co.uk

£22,000 p/a

WE ARE NORTH LONDON WE ARE MARTYN GERRARD We know where all the hidden gems are, let us find yours.

BARNET 4 Exchange Buildings, High Street, Barnet EN5 5SY T: 020 8440 2444 E: EN5@martyngerrard.co.uk

NORTH FINCHLEY 773 High Road, North Finchley N12 8JY T: 020 8445 2222 E: N12@martyngerrard.co.uk

SOUTHGATE 85 Chase Side, Southgate N14 5BU T: 020 8886 2094 E: N14@martyngerrard.co.uk

CROUCH END 45 The Broadway, Crouch End N8 8DT T: 020 8348 5135 E: N8@martyngerrard.co.uk

KENTISH TOWN 304 Kentish Town Road, Kentish Town NW5 2TH T: 020 7267 3737 E: NW5@martyngerrard.co.uk

WHETSTONE 1286 High Road, Whetstone N20 9HH T: 020 8446 2111 E: N20@martyngerrard.co.uk

EAST FINCHLEY 66/68 High Road, East Finchley N2 9PN T: 020 8883 0077 E: N2@martyngerrard.co.uk

MILL HILL 109 The Broadway, Mill Hill NW7 3TG T: 020 8906 0660 E: NW7@martyngerrard.co.uk

LAND & NEW HOMES 344 Regents Park Road, Finchley N3 2LJ T: 020 8349 0515 E: landandnewhomes@martyngerrard.co.uk

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