Shepherds Hill, London, N6

IN BRIEF
In a prime location on the Highgate / Crouch End borders, this immaculate and spacious one bedroom apartment has shared use of a large south-facing garden. Occupying the first floor of a converted coach house it has its own front door at ground level.


PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
This spacious one bedroom first floor apartment on the upper floor of a two storey coach house is newly refurbished. The coach house is attached to a substantial four storey detached Victorian villa, and the property comprises eight apartments in total, with six in the main house and two in the coach house. The house has a grand entrance; set back from the road behind a high hedge it has a paved carriage drive. This first floor apartment has its own entrance inside a small entrance lobby shared with the lower coach house apartment. From here stairs lead straight up to the first floor where a small landing sits between the main open plan living space, the double bedroom, and the bathroom.

The 25’7” by 15’9” open plan main room is light and airy, with south and east-facing windows and lovely views over the rear gardens. Dividing easily into lounge, dining and kitchen areas, it has plenty of space for each. The lounge area easily accommodates a couple of sofas, and there’s ample space for a dining table between this and the kitchen. Wrapped around two walls, the kitchen comprises stylish graphite grey handleless wall and floor cabinets with integrated appliances and a low-profile white Quartz worktop. The east-facing window above the sink provides good natural light, especially in the morning.

The large double bedroom also has leafy views and is a serene space. Storage space is provided in two full height built-in cupboards, one in the bedroom and in the hallway opposite. The bathroom is luxurious, with large format floor and wall tiles, a fitted bath with a glass screen and thermostatic shower, a smart washbasin console with two deep drawers a mirror above, and a wall-hung WC. The wall mounted taps and other ironmongery are a stylish matt black, as is the heated towel rail. A small high-level window provides good natural light and ventilation

The décor throughout the apartment has been carefully considered, creating a feeling of calm and consistency. The mainly monochrome and neutral palette includes white walls, ceilings, woodwork and window frames, pale beige bathroom tiles, wood floors, and dark grey or black fixtures and fittings. Other notable contemporary features are downlighters and modern panel radiators (the apartment has gas central heating). With double glazed windows on three sides and in all rooms, the apartment has good natural light throughout.

The apartment comes with use of the rear portion of communal south-facing back garden. Accessed via a gated alley that runs along the side of the main house, this area is fenced and contains several mature trees, providing a lovely outdoor space with areas of sun and shade.

The apartment has a new 999-year lease, no ground rent, and a current year service charge of £2760.00
Offered chain free.

LOCAL LIFE
Shepherd’s Hill, a wide tree-lined avenue on the Highgate and Crouch End borders, is a lovely residential location with large Victorian villas and some more modern purpose-built apartment blocks. Conveniently located close to the tube station and Highgate Woods, it’s also within easy walking distance of the independent stores and boutiques, pubs, cafes and restaurants in both Highgate village and Crouch End

Highgate tube station on the Northern Line is a five-minute walk from the property. The station is on Archway Road (the A1) providing a fast direct route into central London and out to the North Circular Road, M25, and the motorway network.

The property is just moments from Highgate Woods, and 800-acre Hampstead Heath lies just over a mile away, offering a network of walking trails, spectacular views over London, and popular amenities such as the swimming ponds. There are several sports clubs in the local area, including golf and tennis.