5 bed detached house for sale

Galley Lane, Barnet EN5

An impressive detached family home occupying a generous plot in a sought-after setting, offering approximately 2,673 sq ft of versatile accommodation arranged over three floors, excluding the garage.

At the heart of the house is a spacious kitchen and dining room, thoughtfully designed for everyday family life and entertaining. Contemporary cabinetry, integrated appliances and a substantial central island create an elegant yet practical focal point, while extensive glazing fills the room with natural light and provides direct access to the garden. Alongside this is a separate living room with a fireplace and garden views, complemented by a study, utility room and additional flexible living space.

The property offers five well-proportioned bedrooms served by three bath and shower rooms. An en-suite ground floor bedroom provides excellent flexibility for guests, older children or multigenerational living. Four further bedrooms are arranged across the first floor, including the principal with its en-suite and dressing room facilities. A useful loft room provides valuable additional space for a home office, playroom or occasional guest accommodation.

The mature rear garden is one of the property’s defining features. A broad lawn, established planting and an impressive willow tree create a wonderfully leafy and secluded backdrop. The outdoor swimming pool and surrounding terrace provide an exceptional setting for summer entertaining, relaxation and outdoor dining, with several distinct areas from which to enjoy the garden.

Further practical features include a garage and ample private parking. Altogether, this is a substantial and adaptable family home, combining generous accommodation, mature grounds and outstanding leisure and entertaining space.

Location

The property enjoys a semi-rural setting on the fringes of High Barnet, combining a more peaceful environment with convenient access to an excellent range of everyday amenities. High Barnet offers varied shopping and dining facilities, including The Spires shopping centre and a broad selection of restaurants and cafés.

The area is particularly well regarded for its choice of state and independent schools, including Queen Elizabeth’s School, Queen Elizabeth’s Girls’ School, Haberdashers’ Boys’ and Girls’ Schools, Belmont, Mill Hill School and Mount House School. A school coach service operating from The Arkley serves many of the area’s independent schools.

High Barnet Underground station provides Northern line services, while New Barnet is the nearest mainline railway station. The M25, A1 and M1 are all readily accessible, with Central London approximately 10 miles away and Brent Cross shopping centre around five miles away.

Local authority: London Borough of Barnet

Council Tax: Band H

Tenure: Freehold