Bright and quiet with an unassuming air, this three-bedroom semi in Tottenham makes terrific use of its space—and its verdant back garden. Quirky details meet classic design to create a perfect first-time home with room to move and grow.
Flexmere Road, Tottenham, 3 Bed. House
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BRICKWORKS SAYS
This three-bedroom house in Tottenham has a pretty private garden, American style back porch and that ever-elusive quality: personality. You can feel it in the sunlight pouring through every window, the classic design of the apothecary-esque kitchen and bathroom, the charming cast-iron fireplaces, the painted floors and parquet ceiling in the open living/dining room. Every detail feels intentional and welcoming.
There’s a nice balance between communal spaces and private rooms (ideal for a new family). And that garden is lush and lovely, whether you’re entertaining from the covered patio or lounging amongst the trees and fragrant blooms.
This bit of Tottenham is nicely connected to the rest of London, but a world to itself, too. The tree-lined avenues of Bruce Castle Park are down the road, and a leisurely walk to Walthamstow Wetlands is punctuated by fantastic indie restaurants and cafes. London Fields is a couple of stops from nearby Bruce Grove station, Hampstead Heath is a ten-minute drive and Kings Cross is about 30 minutes from the door.
THE OWNER SAYS
It’s so hard giving up our old house. We spent years renovating it just the way we wanted. In fact, every time we visit, we consider moving back in and keeping it for a little bit longer. We enjoyed the place to its fullest while we were there, and we became good friends with our neighbours on Flexmere Road.
Our favourite moments have been Sunday brunches on the back deck when the garden is in full bloom, having friends over for BBQs in the summer or just relaxing with a nice glass of wine and a good movie in front of the fire on winter nights.
A few of our favourite local spots: the Beehive is an excellent pub, Craving Coffee does great coffee and an amazing Banh Mhai, the Beavertown Brewery has superb beers and Bruce Castle Park is literally on the doorstep.
POINTS TO CONSIDER
The EPC gives a current Energy Efficiency Rating and Environmental Impact Rating: E.
In the Borough of Haringey, the house falls into Council Tax Band C (£1,458.13).
The current owners have renovated the entire house, including fitting new kitchen appliances, replacing the fuse board, installing a new extractor fan and fitting a wood-burning fireplace stove.
Planning permission has been granted for a two-storey side extension.
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landmarks
1 The Antwerp Arms
A first for North London, a pub owned by the community, for the community. Expect craft ale, a mouthwatering menu and good vibes. Plus, you can be the DJ every Tuesday when it’s BYO vinyl night.
2 Bruce Castle
Named after Robert the Bruce, former owner of its grounds, this remarkable Grade-I listed manor house has a long and storied history. Its owners include Henry VIII’s “Groom of the Bedchamber” and Sir Rowland Hill, inventor of the postage stamp. Queen Elizabeth I, Charles Dickens and Charles Babbage all paid visits to the castle. And on its grounds is the magnificent Bruce Castle Oak, runner-up for England’s Tree of the Year in 2018!
3 BlueRock
A local and much loved Caribbean takeaway. Make sure you go with a big appetite for generous portions of Jollof rice and fried dumplings.
4 Alicis
Restaurant by day, lounge bar by night. Serving up every kind of brunch your heart could desire and Turkish delights around the clock in stylish surroundings, with DJ’s spinning the tunes when the sun goes down.
5 The New Moon
When you’re looking for a classic London boozer, look no further. The beer is reasonably priced (yes, two pints for under a tenner does still exist!), the locals are warm and genuine and the karaoke is worth sticking about for!