Park Road, Barnet, North London, EN4

Peacefully elevated above the street and with a generous paved driveway with space for three cars, this beautifully presented four-bedroom period house offers the perfect blend of character and contemporary family living, and at just a half-mile walk from New Barnet Station, it is ideal for commuting families.

A few steps lead to the front door and an internal porch, whose stained-glass door catches the light beautifully to create a striking first impression. The hallway with its elegant wooden floors (with tasteful distressed finish), original cornicing, picture rails and decorative ceiling rose, gives a good idea of the traditional features and classic detailing that run throughout this home.

To the front is the lounge, anchored by an impressive bay window that floods the space with light, and a commanding period fireplace. Beyond folding doors lies the dining area, where another fireplace sets the tone for relaxed family meals. Keep these doors open, and you have an excellent entertaining space. The glazed doors from the dining area also open onto a private section of the patio in the rear garden - seamless indoor-outdoor living and a great space for al fresco dining.

The well-appointed kitchen features terracotta-colour stone floor tiles, which create an instantly warm feel, and cream cabinetry paired with an impressive Aga cooker. With windows on two sides and a semi-glazed door leading to the adjoining patio, it has a delightful country-kitchen feel and is the heart of the home.

A handy guest cloakroom with window completes the ground floor.

On the first floor are three generous double bedrooms. The main bedroom offers a charming window bench with storage beneath - the perfect place to sit and watch the world go by - along with a stylish period fireplace and a substantial free-standing wooden wardrobe, which came with the house nearly 30 years ago. The second double bedroom also features a pretty fireplace and looks out to the back garden. The third bedroom has an original built-in cupboard, which adds a touch of charm. The large family bathroom is designed as a sanctuary, centred around a roll-top bath and complemented by classic sanitaryware that reinforces the period ambience. A separate shower cubicle is a nod to busy everyday life.

Ascending to the top floor reveals a wonderful loft bedroom, with sloping ceilings and a quirky round window reminiscent of a ship's porthole or an episode of "Play School". This room would be ideal as a playroom, a bedroom for a teenager, or to give some extra privacy the whole top floor could be used by an older child. On the opposite side of the stairs there is a second bathroom, comfortably sized and fitted with a bath, separate shower cubicle, toilet, and sink - again with charming sloped ceiling detail.

Externally, the property offers a single garage with a storage area at the back (with power and lighting), a patio area that runs along the side and across the rear of the house, and a long lawn area which is bordered by flower beds, bushes, fruit trees and fencing on one side, and tall fir trees on the other.

At the far end of the garden, hidden behind a low-level fence and gate, lies a large vegetable patch - perfect for the green-fingered family. The current owner creates homemade chutneys and jams from damsons and apples in the garden, while the herbs and vegetables from the vegetable patch make for some delicious family meals eaten at the large kitchen table - a space where family life has truly flourished over the last 29 years.

The location is suitable for children, with local schools nearby including JCoSS Secondary School and Livingstone Primary and Nursery School, and with direct access to several green spaces including nearby Hadley Woods (where the owner walks her dog every day) and Trent Park.

High Barnet (Northern Line), Cockfosters (Picadilly Line) and New Barnet (Overground) are all a healthy walk away providing fast and varied links into London. While for café's, restaurants, and bars, the immediate area and neighbouring areas, like Cockfosters, will leave you spoilt for choice.

This is a home full of stories, charm and character - ready for the next family to make lasting memories. Available chain free.

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