Bourne Hill, London, N13

IN BRIEF
Full of character and with many original features, this four bedroom semi-detached Edwardian house in Palmers Green with a south-facing garden is a uniquely charming property with the potential for adding value by updating the fixtures, fitting and décor.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
Set back from this wide residential avenue behind a paved drive with a parking space, this handsome Edwardian house has plenty of kerb appeal. An original ornate and gated portico shelters the front door which features attractive circular and oval glazing. The glazing is a striking feature throughout this property, with two gently curved bay windows and French doors with leaded lights creating a distinctive façade, lovely leaded lights elsewhere, and large side and rear windows providing lots of natural light.

The house has many original features including ceiling roses and cornicing, cast iron and tiled fireplaces, wood panelled, doors lovely leaded light windows. It’s in reasonable condition throughout with gas central heating and some double glazing. A two-storey rear extension has increased the internal floor space to a generous 1,563.7 sq ft which is split almost equally between the two floors. The ground floor has two main rooms (a connected living and dining room, and a kitchen/diner) and a shower room, whilst the first floor has four bedrooms, a bathroom, and a WC. There is potential to add value by refurbishing throughout.

The over 30ft-long main living space (originally two rooms) is stunning with generous period proportions and great natural light from bay windows at each end. The rear bay in the dining room has French doors that provide a glorious garden view and direct access to the garden terrace. The front lounge area has ample space for large sofas, and wonderfully welcoming wood parquet runs throughout the lounge and dining areas. The adjacent kitchen/diner is also a large room, extending to almost 25ft. Fitted cabinets line the longest wall, providing lots of storage and worktop space and there’s a natural space for a kitchen table next to a picture window with a garden view. There’s an additional window above the sink and garden access via the shower room which has been recently refitted.

Upstairs the two largest double bedrooms (16’1” and 16’5” long respectively) have wide bay windows and extensive fitted wardrobes. The third bedroom, also a double, has a fitted cupboard and a washbasin, whilst the fourth bedroom (which sits above the front door and has the lovely leaded light French doors) is a single and currently used as a workspace. The bathroom has a bath and washbasin, and the separate WC is directly adjacent.

Outside, the 55 ft rear garden is south-facing and has a private feel with plant-clad boundaries that form a green surround. A large paved terrace that wraps around the rear of the house (including the sunny and sheltered side return section) and a lawn with planted borders has stepping stones to a second terrace, a pergola, and a wooden shed.

LOCAL LIFE
Lying about half a mile north of the villagey centre of Palmers Green, the property is a short stroll from a wide range of shops and the train station. The town centre of Southgate is a mile northeast.

Palmers Green train station is a 15-minute walk (0.7 miles), and Southgate tube station on the Piccadilly Line is a 4-minute cycle or 14-minute bus journey. Road links are also good with the North Circular Road a mere five-minute drive away.

The property is conveniently located between Grovelands Park, Broomfield Park, and Firs Farm Wetlands Park, all of which are popular and well-maintained green spaces.



MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS
Should a purchaser(s) have an offer accepted on a property marketed by Thomas James Estate Agents, they will need to undertake an identification check and asked to provide information on the source and proof of funds. This is done to meet our obligation under Anti Money Laundering Regulations (AML) and is a legal requirement. We use a specialist third party service together with an in-house compliance team to verify your information. The cost of these checks is £25+VAT (£30) per purchaser, which is paid in advance, when an offer is agreed and prior to a sales memorandum being issued. This charge is non-refundable under any circumstances.