6 bedroom detached house for sale

A substantial and rarely available detached family home with direct views over the playing fields, offering well-balanced accommodation across three floors, with an emphasis on space, natural light, and connection to the incredible garden. Arranged on the ground floor, off a wide entrance hall, is a charming traditional kitchen and dining room that features an Aga and the most beautiful window with views on to the vast garden, along with doors opening directly onto it. A perfect family room interconnects, which also lends itself to being a wonderful playroom. It further offers an exceptional double reception room extending to approximately 44 ft, with two feature fireplaces, a built-in bookcase, and doors opening directly onto the garden, creating a natural flow through the house. Additionally, there is a separate study and guest WC. On the first floor is a bright and stunning principal bedroom suite, which includes built-in wardrobes, a dressing area, and an elegant en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bath positioned to overlook the garden, along with a separate shower. This floor also provides two further double bedrooms, a family bathroom, and a utility room. Arranged on the second floor are three double bedrooms, one of which incorporates a cleverly designed mezzanine level, offering a flexible space well-suited as a teenager’s retreat or study area. There is also extensive under-eaves storage (which, subject to planning, could potentially be developed), as well as a good-sized family bathroom. The rear garden extends to 295 ft and is beautifully landscaped, with mature trees, planting, a generous lawn and an automated, picturesque low-voltage lighting system. An undercover patio with outside heaters sits directly off the back of the house, seamlessly connecting to the main living areas and creating a natural extension of the living space, ideal for outdoor dining and entertaining. To the front, a paved driveway provides off-street parking for multiple cars and enjoys direct views over the playing fields. This exceptional home is brilliantly located in Highgate, with a wide range of local amenities and green open spaces, including both Queen’s Wood and Highgate Wood nearby - two beautiful ancient woodlands, each with its own caf. The area is also well served by a number of popular sporting clubs, including the private Coolhurst Lawn Tennis & Squash club as well as Park Road Leisure Centre, which offers indoor and outdoor pools. In addition, there are independent cinemas and a vibrant mix of cafs, restaurants, and pubs in the neighbouring area of Crouch End, a short walk away. It is also ideally positioned for a number of highly regarded schools, including Channing and Highgate, with coach links for NLCS and Haberdashers’ nearby. Highgate Underground station (Northern Line), including the Priory Gardens entrance, is a short walk away. Freehold Council tax band H Haringey council Council Tax charge for 2026/27 is 4627.57