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Area Guide HIDDEN GEM The Parkland Walk is a 4.

North London s best kept secret. is an absolute gem of a neighbourhood.

very much the beginning of a great life in London.

superb nightlife and is remarkably self-sufficient when it comes to the

2 Area Guide HIDDEN GEM The Parkland Walk is a 4.5 mile linear green walkway and London s longest local Nature Reserve CROUCH END North London s best kept secret. is an absolute gem of a neighbourhood. Nestling in the N8 valley in the foothills of Highgate and, exults in its warm, timeless village feel. A perennial favourite with buyers across the age range, a home in Crouch End is very much the beginning of a great life in London. Its tree-lined streets, open spaces and splendid Victorian architecture all contribute to its great sense of charm. The area is a haven of independent shops, cafés and restaurants, offers some superb nightlife and is remarkably self-sufficient when it comes to the practical things in life like schools, doctors and dentists. GREAT DAY OUT Get your skates on and give the Alexandra Palace Ice Rink a whirl DID YOU KNOW? was the birthplace of television DID YOU KNOW? The Kinks and the Eurythmics both had recording studios in 2 3

Area Guide EAT 14 9 8 12 11 4 1 Coffee Cake Brilliant bakery and café 28 Broadway Parade, N8 9DB T.

020 8342 8098 3 Hot Pepper Jelly A real treat for foodies 11 Broadway Parade, N8 9DE T.

020 8442 1330 5 Cafe Beam Family-run café serving home-cooked tasty food a Greene & Co.

020 8340 1614 7 Heirloom Offering seasonal cooking and homegrown vegetables 35 Park Road, N8 8TE T.

075 0755 1472 9 Melange Rustic French and Italian food with a contemporary twist 45 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT T.

020 8341 6100 11 The Blue Legume Fantastic healthy juices, smoothies and teas 130 Crouch Hill, N8 9DY T.

020 8348 2930 13 The Old Dairy Modern British cooking with imaginative international influences 1 3 Crouch Hill, N4 4AP T.

3 Area Guide EAT Coffee Cake Brilliant bakery and café 28 Broadway Parade, N8 9DB T The Haberdashery Quirky, cosmopolitan and friendly 22 Middle Lane, N8 8PL T Hot Pepper Jelly A real treat for foodies 11 Broadway Parade, N8 9DE T Sable d Or For the coffee and pastry lover 249 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE T Cafe Beam Family-run café serving home-cooked tasty food a Greene & Co. favourite Topsfield Road, N8 8PT 6 Dunn s A proper, old-fashioned family bakery 6 The Broadway, N8 9SN T Heirloom Offering seasonal cooking and homegrown vegetables 35 Park Road, N8 8TE T Coffee Circus Offering a range of loose-leaf teas, whole bean coffees and local art 136 Crouch Hill, N8 9DX T Melange Rustic French and Italian food with a contemporary twist 45 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT T Pandan Leaf Thai Kitchen Relaxed and intimate restaurant serving traditional Thai food Hill, N8 8AG T The Blue Legume Fantastic healthy juices, smoothies and teas 130 Crouch Hill, N8 9DY T Banners A local institution with its vintage posters, shelves of ketchup and King Curry 21 Park Road,, N8 8TE T The Old Dairy Modern British cooking with imaginative international influences 1 3 Crouch Hill, N4 4AP T Tootoomoo A blend of the Far East and South East Asia 12 Hill, N8 8AA T St James Restaurant and Bar A real haven for locals, it s the ideal place for a glass of wine and a bite to eat 4 Topsfield Parade, Middle Lane, N8 8PR T Bar Esteban Bar Esteban blends the warmth and energy of Barcelona with edgy Brooklyn cool 29 Park Road, N8 8TE T Les Associes Opened in 1989, this traditional French restaurant is a hidden gem 172 Park Road, N8 8JT T Wow Simple Japanese Hits all the right notes for fans of modern Japanese cuisine 18 Hill, N8 8AA T Monkey Nuts American-themed menu, with Americansized portions to match 2 Park Road, N8 8TD T

Area Guide DRINK 20 The Alex A fantastic selection of London gins can be found behind the Alex s bar 120 Park Road N8 8JP T.

020 8348 4161 24 The Queens Pub An opulent hotel built in 1899 1902 and still a fine place to eat and drink 26 Broadway Parade, N8 9DE T.

020 8347 6444 In 2013 we entered into a partnership with Moors Bar and Theatre to help support this blossoming cultural gem and to promote its events.

020 8340 4243 26 Maynard Arms Perfect for a chilled-out Sunday lunch, summer barbecue or buzzing Friday night 70 Park Road, N8 8SX T.

020 8340 1028 27 The Railway Tavern This beautiful 1930s pub is one of s finest 3 Hill N8 8DH T.

020 8347 7941 29 Capelli s A friendly, stylish and affordable barbers 146 Crouch Hill, N8 9DX T.

4 Area Guide DRINK 20 The Alex A fantastic selection of London gins can be found behind the Alex s bar 120 Park Road N8 8JP T Moors Bar and Theatre Live music, DJs, film nights and fringe theatre 57 Park Road, N8 8SY T The Queens Pub An opulent hotel built in and still a fine place to eat and drink 26 Broadway Parade, N8 9DE T Kiss the Sky Very individual and already a institution Park Road, N8 8TD T In 2013 we entered into a partnership with Moors Bar and Theatre to help support this blossoming cultural gem and to promote its events. 22 The Harringay Arms A cracking little boozer with live music, great whiskey and top craft beers 153 Crouch Hill, N8 9QH T Maynard Arms Perfect for a chilled-out Sunday lunch, summer barbecue or buzzing Friday night 70 Park Road, N8 8SX T King s Head and Downstairs at the King s Head More than just a great local pub and one of the capital s top comedy clubs 2 Hill, N8 8AA T The Railway Tavern This beautiful 1930s pub is one of s finest 3 Hill N8 8DH T SHOP FOR HIM FOR HER FOR HIM & HER Taylor at the Tannery Made to measure bespoke tailoring 48 Park Road, N8 8SX T Capelli s A friendly, stylish and affordable barbers 146 Crouch Hill, N8 9DX T Painted Black Vintage clothing and accessories 22 Veryan Court, Park Road, N8 9PN T The Urban Flower Co. Fresh flowers and friendly service 47 Park Road, N8 8TE T Gift Independent gift shop boasting a fantastic collection of greetings cards 14 Topsfield Road, N8 8PR T Cult Clothing This independent retailer offers an eclectic mix of trends for women and men Topsfield Parade, Tottenham Lane, N8 8PR T Of Special Interest Old and antique furniture specialists Park Road, N8 8TD T Pickled Pepper Books A specialist children s bookshop and cafe, for children and adults alike 10 Middle Lane, N8 8PL T

5 Area Guide 38 ALEXANDRA PARK Turnpike Lane BY OVERGROUND/UNDERGROUND Overground, Piccadilly line and Victoria line Priory Road DUCKETTS COMMON Hornsey Green Lanes Euston 30 minutes Oxford Circus 33 minutes Waterloo 43 minutes Shoreditch High Street 46 minutes Barking 48 minutes Richmond 1 hour 5 minutes PRIORY PARK Wightman Road 17 TO MAIN INTERCHANGE STATIONS Victoria 37 minutes Waterloo 43 minutes London Bridge 45 minutes Paddington 46 minutes Stratford 55 minutes Luton 1 hour 16 minutes CROUCH END PLAYING FIELDS Park Road Broadway Parade MINS* MINS* MINS* BY Harringay Harringay Green Lane Bus W3 Finsbury Park Station Station Bus W5 Harringay Station Crouch Hill 13 minutes BY BIKE Archway 9 minutes Turnpike Lane 18 minutes Bus W7 Finsbury Park Station Crouch Hill Station Bus 41/N41 Hornsey Rail Station Turnpike Lane Station Seven Sisters Station Alexandra Palace 10 minutes Finsbury Park 19 minutes Bus 91/N91 King s Cross St Pancras Station Caledonian Road Station Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Station Parliament Hill and Hampstead Heath 15 minutes Highgate 34 minutes Angel 24 minutes King s Cross St Pancras 34 minutes Bus 210 Finsbury Park Station Crouch Hill Station Bus 144 Edmonton Green Bus Station Hornsey Rail Station Turnpike Lane Station Liverpool Street 36 minutes Old Street 58 minutes Bus 67/121/184/ /232/329 Turnpike Lane Station Bus 43/134/263/N20 Highgate Station Upper Holloway Station Tufnell Park Kensington High Street 49 minutes For more detailed transport information go to tfl.gov.uk *Approximate walking times Archway Road ARCHWAY PARK 43 Archway Hornsey Lane ELTHORNE PARK Crouch Hill PARKLAND WALK Hornsey Rise Crouch Hill WRAY CRESCENT OPEN SPACE 13 Finsbury Park FINSBURY PARK Seven Sisters Road Upper Holloway 8 9 Holloway Road

Area Guide Take a tasty trip round the Farmers Market Enjoy the green environment of London s

Play and explore in the ancient woodlands of North London s Highgate Woods Tour the grounds of

Fruiterers 15 The Broadway, N8 8DU T. 020 8340 8593 37 Budgens 23 The Broadway, N8 8DU T.

020 8444 8839 39 Marks & Spencer 71 Hill, N8 8DB T.

0800 188 884 41 Virgin Active Tottenham Lane 31 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT T.

020 8341 3567 43 Aquaterra Premier Gym 1 Macdonald Road, N19 5DD T.

020 8340 4272 45 North London YMCA 184 Tottenham Lane, N8 8SG T.

020 8489 0000 Thames Water T. 084 59200 888 BT Home Mover Team T. 0800 100 400 Sky T.

6 Area Guide Take a tasty trip round the Farmers Market Enjoy the green environment of London s largest local Nature Reserve, Parkland Walk LIVE SUPERMARKETS SPORTING LIFE USEFUL NUMBERS Play and explore in the ancient woodlands of North London s Highgate Woods Tour the grounds of Highgate Cemetery, the final resting place of some very famous Londoners 36 Broadway Fruiterers 15 The Broadway, N8 8DU T Budgens 23 The Broadway, N8 8DU T Sainsbury s 12 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN T Marks & Spencer 71 Hill, N8 8DB T Waitrose The Broadway, N8 8DU T Virgin Active Tottenham Lane 31 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT T Leisure Centre Park Road, N8 8JN T Aquaterra Premier Gym 1 Macdonald Road, N19 5DD T Coolhurst Tennis and Squash Club Court Side, Coolhurst Road, N8 8EY T North London YMCA 184 Tottenham Lane, N8 8SG T Hornsey Cricket Club Tivoli Road, N8 8RG T Haringey Council T Thames Water T BT Home Mover Team T Sky T Project Me 84 Park Road, N8 8JQ T The Pilates Place 62 Hill, N8 8AH T British Gas T Virgin T Npower T E.ON Energy T Whittington Hospital T Hornsey Police Station T Enjoy the best views in the capital at 10 11

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146 West End Lane London NW6 1SD 020 7328 3232 New Homes, Residential Developments & Investments The Greene House 63 65 Goldney Road Maida Vale London W9 2AR 020 7604 3200 Head Office The Greene

7 OFFICES Belsize Park 161 Haverstock Hill London NW3 4QT Clerkenwell 70 Clerkenwell Road London EC1M 5QA Broadway Parade London N8 9DE Kensal Rise Chamberlayne Road London NW10 3JJ Kentish Town 12 Highgate Road London NW5 1AS Maida Vale 7 Lauderdale Parade Lauderdale Road London W9 1LU West Hampstead 146 West End Lane London NW6 1SD New Homes, Residential Developments & Investments The Greene House Goldney Road Maida Vale London W9 2AR Head Office The Greene House Goldney Road Maida Vale London W9 2AR Client Services Urban Spaces Unique Property Specialists The Loft 70 Clerkenwell Road London EC1M 5QA Follow us on Facebook and Twitter COMPASS MAGAZINE Pick up a copy of our new local lifestyle magazine, delivering the latest news, events, offers and market trends. Available from any Greene & Co. office or read online at compass.greene.co.uk. OUT NOW >>

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