Oakleigh Road North, London, N20 0RS

Internally, this CHAIN FREE family home boasts a welcoming entrance hall with wooden floors, access to the kitchen and reception room as well as the guest cloakroom/WC and stairs leading to the first floor.

The front reception room is welcoming with a fireplace and inset book shelving to either side.  This then leads into the dining room and onwards into the conservatory.  Both rooms benefit from high ceilings and period features including a bay window and wooden floors creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is modern with a breakfast bar and leads into both the dining room and the conservatory.

The first floor consists of 2 double bedrooms and a modern bath/shower room. From the landing there is a fixed wooden staircase leading to the loft room, with side opening full length hatch, which currently gets utilised as an office, TV room and occasional sleeping area.  There is also good eaves storage space. The next buyer could apply for planning to convert the loft space into a 3rd bedroom with en-suite shower room. 

Outside, the private rear garden, of approximately 82', provides the perfect place to unwind, and there’s potential to enhance this space further. Whether you’re looking to extend or redesign, the possibilities here are plentiful (subject to planning consent).

With Totteridge & Whetstone and Arnos Grove underground Stations just a short bus ride away, and an abundance of local shops, cafés, and highly-rated schools nearby, this is a fantastic family home, first-time buy, or investment property.

Welcome to Whetstone, N20
Nestled in the London Borough of Barnet, Whetstone (along with Totteridge and Oakleigh Park) combines leafy suburbs and urban convenience. It offers a relaxed residential feel, with plenty of green space, good schools, and excellent connections to the rest of London.

Schools & Education
Families are well served here. The area has several highly regarded primary and secondary schools:

St John’s C of E Primary & Nursery School — a popular choice, with good provision for younger children. 
Alma Primary — rated “Good,” a solid local option. 
Queenswell Infant & Nursery / Queenswell Junior Schools — good standard, well embedded in the community. 
Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School — another respected primary school in the area. 
For older pupils:

The Totteridge Academy — serves ages 11 18 including a sixth form. 
There are also a number of secondary and special schools close by, giving families good choice. 
 
Transport & Connectivity
One of Whetstone’s strengths is how well-connected it is, without feeling as busy as more central areas.

Tube: Totteridge & Whetstone station on the Northern Line gives direct access south into central London. 
Rail: Oakleigh Park station (Great Northern) serves the area, especially useful for commuting and wider travel. 
Buses: Several bus routes (e.g. 125, 234, 263, 383, N20 night bus etc.) run through or near Whetstone, linking to places like Barnet, Finchley, Brent Cross, Archway and beyond. 
Roads: The A1000 (High Road) is the main thoroughfare; there’s also reasonable access to major roads for getting around by car. 
 
Local Shops, Cafés & Restaurants
Whetstone’s High Road is the heart of the action for everyday essentials and casual eating out:

Retail & Groceries: You’ll find several convenience stores, supermarkets such as Waitrose, M&S Simply Foods, and smaller local shops, plus services like banks, salons, florists. 
Cafés & Restaurants: A good mix — independent cafés, places for brunch, more formal dining, ethnic eateries. Plenty of choice so that you can have relaxed weekends or evenings out without heading far. 
Pubs & Gastro Dining: There are classic pubs and gastro pub options in the area (especially nearer Totteridge) that add to the local character. 
 
Parks, Outdoor Spaces & Amenities
For those who like to get outside, Whetstone has rather a lot to offer:

Swan Lane Open Space — one of the “Premier Parks” of Barnet. It has a playground, pond, café, lawns and woodland trees. Lovely for families or quiet walks. 
Whetstone Stray, Brook Farm Open Space, Dame Alice Owen’s Open Space, and others — good-sized green areas for walking, running, relaxing. 
Nature Reserves: Some smaller nature reserves or wild spaces are nearby — good for those who value semi wild green spaces rather than formal parks. 
Other amenities include leisure / sports facilities, local gyms, community centres — enough to support an active lifestyle without long journeys. 

Community & Character
The feel of Whetstone is leafy, calm, family friendly. Streets are generally quiet, many properties have gardens.
It lies on the Finchley plateau, giving a slight elevation, which helps with views (and sometimes atmosphere) over surrounding parts of North London. 
Demographically, many households are professionals, families; there is a strong sense of community, and local resident reviews tend to praise the quality of life. 
 
Summary – What Makes Whetstone Special
A superb choice if you want peace and greenery plus good transport links.
Strong school options make it very appealing to families.
Local amenities cover the essentials and plenty of nice extras (cafés, parks, eateries).
Property tends to be relatively high quality, with good value compared to further west or more central areas.
Some trade offs: being suburban means less nightlife; traffic on the main roads (especially during peak times) can be noticeable; for very “urban” culture or late night entertainment you’d travel a bit.

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