72 Lyonsdown Road New Barnet | Barnet | Hertfordshire | EN5 1JL
72 LYONSDOWN ROAD
KEY FEATURES This wonderful family home has been lovingly maintained by the current owners for over 40 years and now presents a rare opportunity bursting with potential. This four bedroom semi-detached property sits on a plot which stretches all the way down to Hasluck Gardens and remains undeveloped to the rear. As you enter the property you are greeted by a beautifully bright entrance hall. There are two large reception rooms on the ground floor, which are currently used as a separate sitting room and dining room, both with beautiful views of the front and rear gardens. The extended kitchen offers a cosy breakfast nook, and is filled with natural light. Leading off the kitchen is a separate utility room, with access to the garden and garage. There is a separate WC on the ground floor. On the first floor, the spacious landing leads onto four double bedrooms and a family bathroom. The loft is partly boarded and offers great potential for conversion. There are French doors onto the rear terrace from the dining room. The perfectly manicured garden is mostly laid to lawn and remains undeveloped at the rear. Subject to planning permission, the opportunities here are endless. There is ample space for a large detached annex, with access from Hasluck Gardens. To the front of the home there is ample off road parking for two cars as well as an integrated garage. The property is ideally located for both Barnet High Street and Whetstone’s High Road - so you are spoilt for choice of shops, bars and restaurants. The property is also equidistant between High Barnet and Totteridge & Whetstone tube stations - both of which are on the northern line. New Barnet train station is just a 10 minute walk away, providing a direct service to Kings Cross in 27 minutes. The area is served by several bus routes with a stop right on Lyonsdown road - taking you to the Spires shopping centre in Barnet to the north, and as far south Brent Cross Shopping Centre. There is excellent schooling in the area, both private and state. Barnet is home to Queen Elizabeth’s School, which was recently ranked as the country’s best performing state school and maintains an outstanding ofsted rating.
SELLER INSIGHT I was just a teenager when we purchased the property and have since moved out but it has remained our family home for many years. My parents were very sociable and had lots of local friends and I remember a constant stream of people coming and going, all of which added to the charming cosmopolitan feel,” says the vendor. “Situated at the top of the hill opposite the green, I recall waking up to the most spectacular sunrises that flooded the front of the house and my bedroom with beautiful sunlight before it moved around to the landing and stained-glass window. Trees and greenery keep the back of the house nice and cool, and there’s always a shady spot to be found in the garden on a hot summer day.” “The garden is a wildlife haven and mum and I would often sit outside with our lunch and watch the squirrels and birds. It’s a pretty space to relax and it feels quite secluded on the patio. The iconic chestnut tree in the middle of the garden is just like Enid Blyton’s Faraway Tree and on some days can be visited by bright green parakeets as well as other interesting species of birds.” “My dad was a qualified architect and it was he who designed the extension and cosy little breakfast area which they loved. We would all gather together in the dining room for our classic Sunday lunches when we would leave the chaos of the cooking in the kitchen and get out the silver cutlery and posh plates, accompanied by jazz or Spanish music on the stereo. There’s a sweet little seating area in there too which is perfect for reading the papers or looking out at the garden with a cup of coffee in hand.” “The location is great for people of all ages. As a teenager, I always felt safe coming home late at night and I had a lot of freedom as the buses are so good; it’s also been ideal for my mum later on in life as she could easily get to the shops. There are some wonderful restaurants nearby and Greenhill Parade has a lovely little collection of shops, including a Tesco Express, butchers, and grocers. Greenhill Gardens are just behind the house and we always enjoyed walking around the pond that’s bursting with wildlife and ducklings in spring.”*
* These comments are the personal views of the current owner and are included as an insight into life at the property. They have not been independently verified, should not be relied on without verification and do not necessarily reflect the views of the agent.
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