Spotlight on Muswell Hill THROUGH THE KEYHOLE...
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The Chine, N10 £1,750,000 Freehold
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Nigel Ellis Director Prickett & Ellis
� 020 8444 8484; prickettandellis.com
he keyhole to this unique home is in the Lychgate entrance. The gates open to a small courtyard and ‘stable’ block (with hayloft/chauffeur flat above) and beyond that there is a third of an acre of gardens – yes, this really is in Muswell Hill! A peacefully secluded semi-detached house in an unadopted lane between Muswell Hill and Highgate Wood, within the architecturally celebrated Rookfield Garden Village. A delightful Conservation Area where the residents - not the council-look after the road and verges themselves.
The detached ‘stable’
Designed a hundred years ago as a relaxing escape from the pressures of London, this of course is really a detached garage with studio above, but because the Collins family (builders, architects and residents) of Muswell Hill embraced the Arts & Crafts movement at the turn of the century, the estate was modelled on a rural idyll.
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7 The 1/3rd acre gardens A beautiful park of your own, which is landscaped on different levels. It includes a wonderland of mature plants, a fountain, ponds, secret areas and patios. There is a ‘bridge’ feature giving direct and level access to the studio above the garage from the garden.
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The house
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In the ubiquitous English country style, this is a wider version of the neighbouring homes. The charming, wisteria-clad main house includes four bedrooms and two reception rooms and there’s lots of potential. However, due to standing in a conservation area, additions will have to be sympathetic and are subject to consents.
SPORTS AND RECREATION BEST SCHOOL
Michael Green Partner, Tatlers Residential � 020 8444 1771; tatlers.co.uk
Difficult as we’re blessed with so many! For Primary: Tetherdown, Rhodes Avenue, Coldfall, Muswell Hill & St James. For Secondary: Fotismere & Alexandra Park. All judged to be“Outstanding’’ by Ofsted.
RAINY DAY A blockbuster film at the Odeon cinema, it’s a Grade II listed Art Deco building. An ice-cream afterwards at Gelato Mio will go down a treat.
FUN FOR FREE You can’t beat the park life of Ally Pally. We’ve got Highgate Woods, Queens Wood, Coldfall Woods (which is an ancient woodland) and Parkland Walk, a designated nature reserve.
The Laboratory affords a state-of-the-art gym and a superb pool. If you fancy yourself as a bit of an Andy Murray, Muswell Hill Tennis Club, located in a woodland clearing in the heart of Muswell Hill, may be for you. It boasts four floodlit all-weather courts.
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