5 bed semi-detached house for sale

Shaftesbury Road, London N19

Offered to the market chain-free, this exceptional five-bedroom semi-detached period home offers impressive proportions, elegant interiors, and thoughtful design – perfectly suited for modern family living. A bright and spacious family home, excellently maintained and thoughtfully designed. The property’s generous layout provides a rare combination of five spacious bedrooms and substantial ground floor living space, avoiding the cramped hallways and staircases often found in homes of similar size. The home has been meticulously maintained and improved throughout by the current owners with quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. The formal front reception showcases bespoke bookcases, a period-style fireplace, and excellent natural light. A second lounge – ideal as a children’s playroom or media room – flows into the extended, underfloor-heated kitchen/diner. A wider property than most in the area, the kitchen is smartly configured with a breakfast bar and direct access to a wonderfully private, symmetrical south-east facing garden – perfect for afternoon sun and outdoor entertaining. A side entrance alleyway offers convenient access to the garden and additional outdoor storage. Upstairs, the home continues to impress: Three well-sized double bedrooms and a luxurious family bathroom occupy the first floor. The top floor boasts a further bathroom, a sizable and bright fourth bedroom, and a stunning principal bedroom with built-in wardrobes and extended eaves storage. Additional features include: High ceilings, ample bespoke storage throughout, hardwood flooring, period fireplaces, full width sliding patio doors to the garden and a secure front bike/garden equipment store.

EPC Rating: D

Location

Located on tree-lined Shaftesbury Road, residents enjoy proximity to Crouch End, Archway, and Stroud Green with a wealth of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants. Humdingers café and a Whole Foods store are within 2 minute’s walk.

Transport links are excellent: Crouch Hill Overground is under 5 minutes away, with quick connections to Finsbury Park (Victoria, Piccadilly, and Thameslink), Archway (Northern Line), and Moorgate. Several bus routes serve the area, ensuring easy access to central London and surrounding neighbourhoods.

Families are especially well catered for, with a range of outstanding nurseries and schools nearby. Ofsted-rated Hornsey Day Nursery, French Montessori “Les Petites Etoiles”, and the renowned Margaret McMillan Nursery are all within walking distance. For schools, Coleridge (Outstanding), Ashmount, Whitehall Park, and Stroud Green Primary are popular options. Top independent schools such as Highgate School and Channing are also easily accessible.

Green spaces abound, with Parkland Walk just minutes away offering a scenic trail through nature. Nearby Elthorne Park features an excellent children’s playground, while Wray Crescent, Stationers Park, Priory Park, Finsbury Park, and even Hampstead Heath are all within reach.

The local community is warm and family-friendly, with great neighbours on all sides and a welcoming atmosphere that makes this not just a house, but a home.