House For Sale £1,245,000
Description
The Area
Muswell Hill, Alexandra Palace & Bounds Green have been a popular part of London for family homes for over a hundred years. The clever Victorian developers recognised that the arrival of the gnr Railway in 1887 would attract prosperous families looking for beautiful and large homes set amongst trees and parks with incredibly good access to the centre of London. This desirable combination continues to make the area a great location.
Byron Villa is a very fine example of Victorian growth in London with their notably larger footprint which results from their spacious entrances to the side return. Unusually for semi-detached homes built at this time, Byron Villa also as an impressive long driveway to the front.
Architecture and property
Byron Villa (the original name for the house) has been carefully and thoughtfully restored by the current owner to return it to a single-family dwelling, introducing a number of features which distinguish this home from others around it including the exposed chimney breast which visually links elements of the house.
Every aspect of the property has been considered and then improved or restored including exposing the beams in the eaves of the house which give real character, adding an en-suite bathroom to the main bedroom, adding distinctive French chateau style doors to the bathroom and building a sound-proof music studio in the garden. The latter could obviously be repurposed as a home office or crafts area.
There is a nice garden to the back of the property, wrapping around to a wide return. Notice the original round window retained in lovely Edwardian pinks and reds.
Background
The current owner ran a very successful B&B here for around 10 years, with tourists from all over the world arriving here to experience London. 'My friends would say, "Who in their right mind is going to stay close to Muswell Hill, to see tourist London?"
The convenience of the property to major transport routes into central London (25 minutes travel time) along with its great family feel proved to be a winning combination.
Bringing up a family alongside running a business eventually persuaded the current owner to convert the property back into a family home.
The restoration was carried out with an eye for detail and comfort while maintaining the original flow of the house.
Out and About
The local area is a great multicultural experience full of independent shops - many of which that have been in the same ownership for decades.
Choice favourites include The Bounds Green for fresh produce, and Urban Baristas for quality coffee. The Ranleigh is the best local pub, two minutes walk from the house.
Muswell Hill is close by with a wonderful variety of boutique independent shops and a vibrant cafe culture right on the high street. Alexandra Palace and Park is only a 20 minute walk away, with the best views of the city. The park is immediately enticing with adventure playgrounds, ice rink, boating lake and a world class arts/music venue right on your doorstep.
Two quality primary schools are within a 5 minutes walk, Bounds Green School & St Martin of Porres. Transport is also at a premium, with the Piccadilly Line connecting straight into the city in under 30minutes. Bowes Park mainline rail links straight into Old Street & Moorgate in under 30 minutes, an easy commute.
Tenure: Freehold
The Area
Muswell Hill, Alexandra Palace & Bounds Green have been a popular part of London for family homes for over a hundred years. The clever Victorian developers recognised that the arrival of the gnr Railway in 1887 would attract prosperous families looking for beautiful and large homes set amongst trees and parks with incredibly good access to the centre of London. This desirable combination continues to make the area a great location.
Byron Villa is a very fine example of Victorian growth in London with their notably larger footprint which results from their spacious entrances to the side return. Unusually for semi-detached homes built at this time, Byron Villa also as an impressive long driveway to the front.
Architecture and property
Byron Villa (the original name for the house) has been carefully and thoughtfully restored by the current owner to return it to a single-family dwelling, introducing a number of features which distinguish this home from others around it including the exposed chimney breast which visually links elements of the house.
Every aspect of the property has been considered and then improved or restored including exposing the beams in the eaves of the house which give real character, adding an en-suite bathroom to the main bedroom, adding distinctive French chateau style doors to the bathroom and building a sound-proof music studio in the garden. The latter could obviously be repurposed as a home office or crafts area.
There is a nice garden to the back of the property, wrapping around to a wide return. Notice the original round window retained in lovely Edwardian pinks and reds.
Background
The current owner ran a very successful B&B here for around 10 years, with tourists from all over the world arriving here to experience London. 'My friends would say, "Who in their right mind is going to stay close to Muswell Hill, to see tourist London?"
The convenience of the property to major transport routes into central London (25 minutes travel time) along with its great family feel proved to be a winning combination.
Bringing up a family alongside running a business eventually persuaded the current owner to convert the property back into a family home.
The restoration was carried out with an eye for detail and comfort while maintaining the original flow of the house.
Out and About
The local area is a great multicultural experience full of independent shops - many of which that have been in the same ownership for decades.
Choice favourites include The Bounds Green for fresh produce, and Urban Baristas for quality coffee. The Ranleigh is the best local pub, two minutes walk from the house.
Muswell Hill is close by with a wonderful variety of boutique independent shops and a vibrant cafe culture right on the high street. Alexandra Palace and Park is only a 20 minute walk away, with the best views of the city. The park is immediately enticing with adventure playgrounds, ice rink, boating lake and a world class arts/music venue right on your doorstep.
Two quality primary schools are within a 5 minutes walk, Bounds Green School & St Martin of Porres. Transport is also at a premium, with the Piccadilly Line connecting straight into the city in under 30minutes. Bowes Park mainline rail links straight into Old Street & Moorgate in under 30 minutes, an easy commute.
Tenure: Freehold
