Spencer Road, London, N17

This property makes the perfect starter home in a sought-after urban neighbourhood. It offers generous living space with a huge private garden, set on a quiet residential street close to Bruce Castle Park, Tottenham High Road and a wide choice of excellent transport links.

The ground floor is arranged with two separate living areas. To the front, a formal reception room provides a cosy and versatile space. At the centre of the house, an open-plan living area forms the heart of the home, offering great flow and an ideal place to host family and friends.

The fully fitted kitchen spans the entire width of the house and is both modern and well equipped. Double doors open directly onto the west-facing garden. Exceptionally large, it features year-round planting and provides fantastic space for alfresco dining, summer gatherings or simply a secure play area for children.

At the rear of the garden sits a timber-built office, perfect as a dedicated workspace or for use as a home gym or studio.

Upstairs, two comfortable double bedrooms complete the accommodation, alongside a modern bathroom suite. With scope for further extension (subject to the usual consents), this house offers an excellent opportunity for first-time buyers with plenty of room to grow.

Tottenham has become an increasingly popular neighbourhood among young professionals and families, with attractive period housing, abundant green spaces and a growing mix of independent cafés, pubs and restaurants. Tottenham High Road, just a few minutes’ walk away, has recently welcomed an exciting range of new venues, reflecting the area’s vibrant and upward trajectory.

Popular local spots include San Marco on Bruce Grove — widely praised for its family-run vibe and some of the best pizzas in the area; The Bluecoats pub, now stylishly refurbished with craft beer and kitchen offerings from Ling Ling’s; The Antwerp Arms, North London’s first community-owned pub, beloved for its real ale offerings; Pressure Drop, a thriving local brewery with standout IPAs and fruity sours; and Chuku’s, a Nigerian tapas spot serving jollof quinoa, suya meatballs, and plantain waffles in an Afro-art ambience.

Green spaces are plentiful, including Bruce Castle Park around the corner, Tottenham Marshes, the River Lea and Walthamstow Wetlands. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, a world-class venue for sport and music, is also within easy reach. For families, Pembury House nursery at the top of the road holds an Ofsted Outstanding rating.

Transport connections are excellent, with Bruce Grove, Northumberland Park and Tottenham Hale (BR/Underground with Stansted Express) all nearby. Buses from Tottenham High Road also link directly into Seven Sisters Underground, Hackney, Islington and Central London, making travel across the capital and beyond straightforward.