Olive Road, NW2

Having been in the same family for over 45 years, this charming four-bedroom semi-detached period home on Olive Road is now ready for a new family to make it their own. Homes like this rarely come to the market, particularly on such a lovely residential street where there is a genuine sense of community. With generous proportions, high ceilings, a wonderful south-facing garden and plenty of potential to extend and create something really special, this is a house with so much to offer.

The house has a lovely, welcoming feel from the moment you step inside. There is a real sense of space, with high ceilings, large windows and plenty of natural light throughout. The original layout has been retained, offering two generous reception rooms, the front reception with its beautiful bay window and fireplace, and the rear reception opening directly onto the garden. There is also a separate dining room, perfect for family dinners and entertaining friends, while the kitchen has its own access to the garden.

Upstairs, there are four well-proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, providing plenty of flexibility for a growing family, visiting guests or those needing a dedicated space to work from home.

One of the highlights of this home is the south-facing garden. With open skies, wonderful natural light and plenty of sunshine throughout the day, it is a lovely space for children to play, summer lunches and those long evenings spent outdoors. There is also exciting potential to extend the house to the side and into the loft, subject to the necessary planning permissions, allowing the next owners to create a home that suits their family's needs for many years to come.

Olive Road is one of those streets where people put down roots and stay. There is a wonderful community spirit, with friendly neighbours, annual street parties and the much-loved Cricklewood Library at the top of the road. The library is a real neighbourhood hub, hosting everything from baby groups to yoga classes and bringing local families together.

The location is particularly appealing for families. Gladstone Park is just a short stroll away, with its beautiful green open spaces, playgrounds, sports facilities and lovely walks. There are also several popular schools nearby, including Anson Primary School and Mora Primary School, while Living Spring Nursery is conveniently located just around the corner. For families considering independent education, school coach services also operate from nearby Chichele Road.

The new Waitrose on Cricklewood Broadway is now open, a fantastic addition for local residents and another sign of the area's growing appeal. Having a full-line Waitrose supermarket on the doorstep makes everyday shopping that little bit easier and adds to the already excellent selection of local shops and amenities.

The wider Brent Cross Town regeneration is another exciting development for the area, with plans for new homes, landscaped green spaces, shops, restaurants, leisure facilities and improved connections, all contributing to the vision of a more connected neighbourhood where many everyday essentials are within easy reach.

Transport connections are excellent, with Cricklewood Thameslink and Willesden Green Underground Station on the Jubilee Line both easily accessible, providing convenient links into Central London and beyond. West Hampstead is also nearby, offering its popular cafés, restaurants, independent shops and additional rail connections, while Brent Cross Shopping Centre is within easy reach.

What makes this house particularly special is not simply its size or potential, but the fact that it has been a proper family home for more than four decades. It has been loved, lived in and enjoyed, and now offers a wonderful opportunity for another family to bring their own ideas, create new memories and enjoy everything this lovely part of NW2 has to offer.

Oli and Liana are delighted to be helping the current family pass this much-loved home on to its next owners, and we look forward to welcoming another family to Olive Road.