4 Bedrooms Terraced house for sale in Summerlee Avenue, East Finchley, London N2 | £ 1,250,000

Property Description

Found moments from Cherry Tree Wood, this classic 1930s property in East Finchley is a fabulous family home. The house is set out over three floors, with three bedrooms plus a study, so there is ample space to live and breathe. The deco-detailing complements the sense of practicality and adds period charm and personality, while a lush, landscaped garden completes the pretty picture.

Summerlee Avenue is an idyllic location with broad streets, lined with uniform, white terraces and dotted with trees and shrubbery. Many of the residents have been here a while, and there's little wonder why people stick around. With green space (Cherry Tree Wood just seconds down the road and Highgate Wood a five-minute walk), excellent schools, cafes and shops, plus a tube station on your proverbial doorstep, this is a fitting spot for anyone looking to plant roots.

Brickworks Says

Generous proportions and light – inherent characteristics of the 30s, give the house a lovely flow. There is some gorgeous architectural detailing too, such as the fireplaces and bay windows, but there’s something about that painted, exposed brick walls around the chimney breast in the reception-diner that clicks with us. The texture adds warmth and charm to this welcoming communal space.

The family bathroom is bigger than many we’ve come across, and we think the double sink is a brilliant idea; sure to reduce family squabbles.

But, for us, it’s the garden that trumps. The current owners have made the most of its size through smart zoning: The decked area is ideal for summer entertaining, plus there’s plenty of lawn space for the littl'uns to run around; and the icing on the cake, a studio space configured to practise yoga, which overlooks the garden. While it could easily be used for something else, we love the zen vibe it currently imbues.

The Owners Say

I will always remember house hunting; we had no idea what area we wanted to live in, and I recall driving down Summerlee Avenue in May – the cherry blossoms and white houses with the park at the end of the street seemed to us like a fairytale.

We’ve loved the proximity to the park – two steps to the playground with toddlers, easy enough to run back home for an ice lolly mid-picnic. A five-minute stroll to Highgate Woods, two-minute walk to the tube, and the wonderful community of East Finchley cafes and shops at the weekend. We’ve stayed put for as long as we have because we just can’t beat the location and the street.

Points To Consider

The EPC gives a current Energy Efficiency Rating: D & Environmental Impact Rating: E

Part of the borough of Barnet, the house falls into Council Tax Band F (£2,018 for 2018/2019).

Summerlee Avenue is a fantastic area for state schools, and (we believe) in catchment for Holy Trinity C of E Primary School, Archer Academy, Tetherdown Primary School and Fortismere School. All are either Ofsted-rated 'good' or 'outstanding' and many are oversubscribed.

The current owners have updated windows throughout (except the loft), added walnut engineered flooring to the ground floor, and lots of built-in storage throughout, ticking a few jobs off the checklist. Some people may want to add their own touch, but the bare bones (and more) are all here.

For anyone looking for more space, the opportunity is there for a rear extension to expand the downstairs footprint. There's a precedent in the street and it seems the obvious next step to improve an already great property.

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