Sutton Crescent, Barnet, EN5

BRICKWORKS SAYS

The appeal of this extraordinary home lies in its dedication to joy. After a complete renovation recognised at the Architects' Journal Retrofit Awards, it has been purposefully remodelled for 21st-century living, blending patterns and colours with maximalist flair.

Each room is a delight, unified by blocks of soft pinks, greens, and yellows, and crafted with meticulous attention to detail—look no further than the Pluck kitchen and the wallpaper by Honor Addington and Ottoline. The design choices are bold and inspiring, with recurring themes such as checkerboard tiling and terrazzo flooring, creating cohesion and uplifting the spirit.

The downstairs living spaces flow effortlessly, connecting with the outside and wrapping around a central lounge that can be opened up when the mood takes you. Upstairs, the four bedrooms are well-proportioned, and one comes with an ensuite. There is also additional loft space available for storage. There are also two studio spaces—one decked out in beautifully-grained plywood, the other with a vaulted ceiling, creating a beautiful writers' retreat—perfect for work or play.

Ordinary isn't part of this house's vocabulary. From its slanted footprint to the archways, the cut-out panels of the built-in wardrobes to the chequered tiles on the garden steps, it exemplifies the attitude that life is too short not to enjoy every moment.

High Barnet is one of those strike-gold locations that gets the best of both worlds—a village feel surrounded by greenery, yet with the convenience of the tube. When you want to reconnect with nature, head out to the wild woodland of Hadley Green, pick up supplies at the neighbouring We Are Grow agroecological farm, or keep the kids happy at Lewis of London ice cream farm (yes, you heard that right). But urbanites need not worry; there’s still great coffee on offer at Café Perk and the latest releases at the nearby Everyman cinema.

THE OWNERS SAY

When we first saw this house, we fell in love with the way the light filtered through the windows; it made it feel like we were on holiday in our favourite place, the coast in Denmark. That served as our inspiration.

To us, renovating this house wasn't just about aesthetics, it was about the feeling we wanted to create and come home to everyday. And so we wanted to capture that sense of lightness and warmth that we so often felt when we were on holiday, but capture it permanently - so that we'd instantly feel like we could leave all our stresses at our door and feel lighter the moment we came in.

It's lovely that so many friends and family tell us they feel the same way when they come over and that this is a home that puts a smile on people's faces. There's been so much love that's been poured into this house, and we'll be sad to leave, but we are certain that the next people to live here will feel that love too.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating D
Potential Energy Rating C

Council Tax:
Band F in the borough of Barnet
£2,940 in 2025/26

Utilities:
Monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £175
Gas £175
Water £87
These figures naturally change seasonally.

Recent work:
The current owners carried out a full renovation, transforming the two garages into offices, fitting underfloor heating throughout, fitting new bathrooms, kitchens, and utility rooms, and installing aluminium windows. They also transformed the front and rear gardens with thoughtful planting.

Getting around:
Take a short walk to High Barnet tube station (Northern line, Z5) for direct links into town, or go to New Barnet by bus for Thameslink services. Thameslink goes direct to Bedford, Brighton and Welwyn Garden City as well as Central London, including London Bridge, Farringdon, and Blackfriars to the south, and Moorgate and St Pancras to the north.

Onward plans:
Moving to be nearer their children’s schools. The owners need to find and are actively looking.

Anything else:
The interior design has seen the house featured in various publications, including The Observer, House Beautiful, House & Garden, and The New York Times.

THE LEGAL BIT

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Garden

33.33m x 17.26m

Large rear garden with patio