THE LEGAL BIT

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BRICKWORKS SAYS

Awash with light, this Arts & Crafts home has been reimagined for the 21st century. The overall aesthetic is clean and minimal, yet this home´s appeal isn't skin deep, with practicality and convenience in every corner.

The kitchen is a particular highlight. With handsome brick flooring (laid 'Jack on Jack' to draw the eye towards the garden), a worktop running along one side, and floor-to-ceiling storage along the other, it has been designed to maximise flow and functionality. Upstairs, there are three bedrooms. The principal one is at the front with a bay window overlooking the street, but all are large enough to adapt to a variety of needs. The bathroom repeats the brick flooring, visually connecting the two floors. As with the rest of the house, its simple design belies its practicality.

Waltheof Avenue is part of the Tower Gardens Conservation Area, a spot that grows in popularity each year. And it's easy to understand why. Green space couldn't be closer, with Lordship Recreation Ground on the doorstep, offering numerous activities for kids and adults alike, and transport links are plentiful. Besides multiple bus routes, the house sits between Turnpike Lane Underground and Bruce Grove Overground stations, making it easy to get out and about—whether you're heading to work or out on the town.

THE OWNERS SAY

The house is a wonderful place to work and entertain with its big open-plan ground floor and separate study. Simply sitting out in the back garden with a cuppa has been great. We've really enjoyed how warm the house is in the winter and how well-designed the ventilation is in the summer. We also love how the light moves through the house, as the front gets the sun in the morning when we wake up, and then the sunlight comes through the back in the afternoon.

Living near the big open space of the Recreation Ground and Downhill Park and walking through these every day is a delight. There are so many cute cafés around West Green Road, Wood Green and Turnpike Lane, and we've loved getting to know these over the years. We've really appreciated just how many independent specialist food shops there are near by. We've also had good times up at Blue House Yard with Ludos outdoor films and comedy nights.

There is such a rich mix of people living here and a real sense of community. It's been very special to nip out to Tower Gardens' own hidden park with its trees, pathways, and play space. Volunteering with the Friends of Lordship Rec has been a brilliant highlight. The excellent transport links have given us all of London on our doorstep.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C. Potential Energy Rating B.

Council Tax:
The property falls into Band C (£1,873.18 in 2023/24) in the borough of Haringey.

Utilities:
Average monthly costs are approximately £35 for electricity, £58 for gas, and £40 for water. These figures naturally change seasonally.

Recent work:
The previous owners were architects who extensively renovated the house around 2018. Work included a complete remodel of the kitchen and adding a WC and utility room on the ground floor. The loft space has been boarded out, and a loft ladder has been installed.

Getting around:
Turnpike Lane, Seven Sisters and Wood Green are all nearby, as are Bruce Grove and South Tottenham Overground stations. Cycling through The Rec and Downhills Park and meeting up with the Cycle Superhighway at Seven Sisters is also a great route. You can walk easily to Turnpike Lane in 15 minutes, and the 243 and 123 bus routes are just moments away.

Green space:
The current owners are huge fans of their local park, the Lordship Recreation Ground (we are, too!). 'The Rec' has a lot going for it, including resident terrapins, tons of activities, and good value food and drink at The Hub. Plus, The Trove Market offers kids' activities, music, food, and more on the first Saturday of every month. There's also an area for kids to learn how to ride bikes, as well as a Park Run every Saturday morning.

Anything else:
The Tower Gardens Estate was built between 1904 and 1911 to the radical ideals of Architect W. E. Riley. One of the new 'Garden Suburbs', whose creation was backed by wealthy social reformers of the day, in cooperation between architects and craftsmen. This collaboration of skills also gave the architectural style its name: the Arts and Crafts Movement.

The 954 homes in Tower Gardens made it the most significant development undertaken by the London County Council (LCC) at the time. It is an enduring example of progressive Edwardian architecture, which is rare within London's largely Victorian housing stock. Tower Gardens was given Conservation Area status due to its unique architectural approach and the quality of construction of its properties.

Credit to www.towergardens.org.uk for inspiration.

Onward plans:
The house is being sold chain-free.