Berkshire Gardens, Palmers Green, N13

A rare to market, double fronted, five bedroom, two bathroom Edwardian family home, with own drive and integral garage. Offering circa 2,000sq ft of internal floor space and approximately 150 ft of rear garden. Superbly situated on a tree-lined, sought after, residential road in Palmers Green, North London, N13. The property offers bright and spacious accommodation with a wealth of period appeal including high ceilings, original ornate cornicing, ceiling mouldings with large bay windows and Victorian tessellated tiled floor.

Having been owned and cherished by the same family for over 50 years, this home is the perfect canvass to meet the needs of a large family and or accommodate a growing family.

The original foot print is circa 2000 square feet with tremendous scope to extend to the rear and up into the second floor with a loft conversion subject to desire and planning permission.

Recently renovated to an exceptional standard, this double fronted house unfolds across two floors, with each room characterised by a warm palette of materials and charm. Further features include two generous reception rooms, well equipped kitchen, separate utility with WC and shower, integral garage, five bedrooms, family bathroom, ample inbuilt storage, double glazing and gas central heating.

The Tour

The house sits back from the street behind a sizeable driveway with direct access to a private integral garage complete with inspection pit. The elegant entrance hall has a wealth of period features including Victorian tessellated tiles leading to all principle rooms.

To the rear of the plan is a large newly fitted kitchen composed of a Tom Howley painted in framed cabinetry, complete with peninsular island, wrapped with quartz granite worktops and completed with underfloor heating. Complemented by high-end appliances; including a stainless steel Fisher & Paykel American style fridge freezer, matching freestanding Smeg double oven with five burner induction hob, integrated Miele dishwasher, Franke stainless steel sink with brushed chrome Quooker hot tap. The room’s high ceilings and a soft colour palette make for a bright and spacious feel, and French doors open to create excellent flow between the house and the garden. There is also a handy WC with shower and utility room accessible from the rear of the kitchen.
The living and dining room is to the right of the hall. Set up as a through lounge, the grandeur space is crowned with original ornate cornicing and ceiling mouldings and high ceilings. Light pours through the double aspect bay windows and French doors, particularly through the large south facing bay windows; with handmade plantation shutters. Bespoke built-in cabinets and open shelves run along the entire parting wall with a functional feature fireplace with mantelpiece taking central focus in the sitting room. The integral garage with service pit and up and over door completes the ground floor layout.
A grand staircase rises to the first floor, where five bedrooms and a family bathroom are arranged around a large central landing. The four largest bedrooms each benefit from fitted wardrobes, the staircase, landing and three bedrooms benefit from new carpets.

In the bathroom is a four piece suite complete with chrome period style fixtures. Original fully restored period encaustic tiles run underfoot.

The expansive loft space on the second floor is primed and ready for the new owners to create what can truly become a jaw dropping addition to what is already an amazing family home.

At the rear of the house is a summerhouse with access from the back garden via a raised decking area. The space would make a wonderful office, exercise room, or workshop with windows framing views over the garden.

Additional features include:

Hard wired fire alarm, with heat detector in the kitchen, smoke detector in the loft area, & the garage.
Alarm system.
CCTV system.
Loft is insulated and boarded, with built-in loft ladder for easy access and prime for potential further use.


Outdoor Space

Extending from the rear of the house is an extensive garden. Doors open from the kitchen and sitting room. The patio is an ideal place for an outdoor dining table, or for keeping pots of herbs and greens for use while cooking. There is an large garden room / purpose built shed and access to the back garden also available via a gated alleyway.

Location

The property is located very close to the local amenities of Palmers Green including shops, restaurants and cafes. There are excellent transport links within a short walk, including Palmers Green overground station providing direct access into the City and the West End along with Bowes Park Railway Stations (direct to Moorgate), and Wood Green Underground Station (Piccadilly Line). Additionally, regular bus routes are also accessible close by with numerous bus routes. The area is also well served by open spaces including nearby Broomfield and Grovelands Parks.

Berkshire Gardens is located close to sought-after schools including St Thomas More School, Tottenhall & Earlham Infant schools & St. Michael at Bowes Church of England school.