Chimes Avenue, London, N13

IN BRIEF
This substantial three storey, four bedroom terraced house in Palmers Green has a lovely garden backing onto the New River and is just a short stroll from a wide selection of independent shops and cafes, the train station, and several green spaces.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This attractive terraced house has great kerb appeal. Set back from the road behind a walled front garden, it has a smart painted white brick frontage with a porch and wide window on the ground floor, and two bay windows on the first floor.

The ground and first floors have largely retained their original layout, with the exception of the connected kitchen/diner that has become the hub of the home. Also on the ground floor is a front living room, whilst the first floor is home to three bedrooms and a family bathroom. A loft conversion has created a fourth double bedroom and shower room, increasing the total overall internal space to 1,337 square feet.

The front living room is a traditional space with elegant proportions and original features including picture rails and cornicing, a fireplace with a decorative tiled surround and wood mantelpiece, and a lovely, stripped wood floor. Measuring 14’8” by 12’2” and with a wide south-facing window, it has ample space for sofas and excellent natural light.

The rear kitchen/diner is delightful. Connected to the kitchen by a wide opening and to the garden by French doors, it has plenty of character thanks to original features and bespoke built-in cupboards, and easily accommodates a large dining table. The well equipped kitchen has Shaker-style fitted cabinets along three walls, a smart tiled splashback, and a window above the sink with garden views.

Two of the three first floor bedrooms are doubles with large bay windows and stunning original cast iron fireplaces. The third (single) bedroom which has a smaller bay window is currently used as a workspace. The large family bathroom on this floor has stylish white metro-tiled walls, a bath with a mixer shower, and a traditional style freestanding washbasin and WC. Two windows provide good natural light and ventilation.

The top floor loft conversion includes a large rear dormer and provides a shower room and a fourth bedroom. The shower room has the same aesthetic as the main family bathroom and has a window. The current owners are using the main space (a spacious fourth double bedroom) with three skylights and a window with far-reaching views, as a workspace.

Outside, the 50ft garden has open aspect, backing onto the New River. The large lawn is bordered by planted beds and a paved terrace adjacent to the rear of the house. At the end of the garden there’s a shed with two windows and a gate to the south bank of the New River.

LOCAL LIFE

It’s a just half a mile to the neighbourhood centre of Palmers Green with its many independent shops, cafes, and restaurants which continue along Green Lanes.

Transport links are excellent. Palmers Green train station, less than a mile from the property, has regular direct services to Finsbury Park (17 minutes) and Moorgate (25 minutes). There’s also easy access to the road network with the North Circular Road and A10 both a 2-3 minute drive.

There are plenty of great green spaces nearby. Including Calthorpe Sports Ground at the end of the street, Hazelwood Recreation Ground a couple of minutes’ walk away, and Broomfield Park (a 15-minute walk). Hazelwood Primary School is also conveniently within walking distance from the property.