Your Guide to Muswell Hill

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Welcome... This guide provides a snapshot into the history of our area plus information on local organisations, facilities and events. We hope you find it useful. Muswell Hill and the surrounding areas offer a fantastic range of properties to suit all budgets, along with excellent schooling and transport links, wonderful open green spaces, parks, shopping and leisure facilities; there is so much to offer in this hugely popular inner suburb which truly offers residents the best of both worlds. 1 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

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History of Muswell Hill Muswell Hill is an inner suburb of north London with a great history dating back to as early as the 12th Century. The name Muswell was established at the end of the 15th Century and derives from Old English words meaning mossy well. The traditional story tells that a Scottish king was cured of disease after drinking the water of the well. The area subsequently became a place of pilgrimage for healing during medieval times. In the 18th century Muswell Hill remained a scattered village consisting mainly of detached villas and arable land. It wasn t until the end of the 19th century that the area began to be developed and take on the form of the densely populated residential suburb that we see today. Today Muswell Hill is an established residential area with an attractive mix of substantial linked terraced family homes dating predominantly from the Victorian and Georgian periods, along side more contemporary properties from the 20th century. There is currently a significantly renewed interest from developers building in the area. The large open spaces of Alexandra Palace and Park, Highgate Woods, Queens Wood and nearby Hampstead Heath, all add to the attractiveness of the area which for many families and young professionals combines the perfect mix of Town and Country. 3 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Property in Muswell Hill Muswell Hill has a wide selection of properties to suit all types of buyers and tenants, with all kinds of budgets; from imposing double fronted Victorian and Edwardian houses to one and two bedroom flats, and everything in between. There are several new build schemes in the area currently under-going completion meaning Muswell Hill s popularity and appeal will widen to include an even greater audience and its popularity amongst residents will continue to grow. The prevailing architecture of the area is known as arts and crafts; look for decorative turrets, woodwork and windows along with the use of stained glass, in particular anything following a nature theme. Creative young people, families, first time buyers and city workers chose to live in this vibrant metropolitan area that offers fabulous views of the centre of London which is only five miles away. Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 4

Main Postcodes N10 Much of the central N10 area is known as the royal avenues and includes names such as Princes Avenue, Kings Avenue and the likes, and have some of the largest and most desirable properties in the area. Many N10 buyers and tenants are looking for a central Muswell Hill location with easy access to the shops and restaurants of the Broadway; more still are looking to find properties in catchments for the excellent state schools in the area. N10 extends west towards Highgate and north towards Friern Barnet and the north circular and motorway network. Bus links to stations at Highgate, Hornsey and Finsbury Park provide access into the City and West End. N6 Much of Highgate is covered by our Muswell Hill office, our Hampstead office, or both. In fact numerous N6 clients have taken advantage of having not 1 but 2 offices working for them. N6 covers Highgate village, and areas south of Highgate tube towards Crouch End and Archway. N8 From the bottom of Muswell Hill, Park Road and Priory Road lead into Hornsey which is part of the N8 postcode. Many of the properties here are similar in style and size to those in N10 whilst there are additional, smaller types of properties in roads such as North View Road and South View Road. N11 Bordering both N22 and N10, N11 offers some more contemporary 1920s and 1930s properties attracting interest from young families wanting to be near to schools. N2 Spanning East Finchley and Hampstead Garden suburbs along with Fortis Green, N2 sits alongside neighbouring N10 and offers similar types of properties such as beautiful terraced Victorian houses and conversions, along with access into town from East Finchley tube. There are also several very popular mansions blocks and the Ringwood Estate which provides much larger family accommodation. N22 Whilst much of N22 is in nearby Wood Green, N22 7 is a hugely sought after triangle at the back of Alexandra Palace consisting of attractive Edwardian and Victoria houses and maisonettes. N22 also extends to parts of Bounds Green, which has seen some of the highest increases in property values in the area due to the more affordable price tag. Many of the N22 properties have the advantage of being walking distance to Alexandra Palace station or Bounds Green tube, which give access to the City and West End. There is the added opportunity of gaining entry to primary and secondary state schools at Rhodes Avenue and Alexandra Park School. From here there is access to stunning views of Alexandra Palace and Park. Hornsey in turn leads into Crouch End, another mature and established residential area popular with young professionals and families alike. 5 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

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Transport Links London Underground Key Travel Times (From Highgate) Highgate Tube Station Archway Road, N6 5UA Northern Line - Zone 3 King s Cross St. Pancras Moorgate 13 mins 19 mins East Finchley Tube Station High Road, N2 0NW Northern Line - Zone 3 Bounds Green Tube Station Bounds Green Road, N11 2QG Piccadilly Line - Zone ¾ Charing Cross 18 mins Waterloo 21 mins London Bridge 23 mins Key Travel Times (From Bounds Green) Wood Green Station High Road, N22 8HH Piccadilly Line - Zone 3 Finsbury Park Station Wells Terrace, N4 3JU Piccadilly Line & Victoria Line - Zone 2 Finsbury Park King s Cross St. Pancras Green Park Hammersmith Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 & 3 9 mins 17 mins 26 mins 41 mins 1hr 13 mins Northern Line Towards Morden Towards High Barnet King s Cross St. Pancras Angel Old Street Moorgate Bank London Bridge Borough Angel East Finchley Highgate Archway Tufnell Kentish Park Town Camden Town Euston Piccadilly Line Warren Street Goodge Street Tottenham Court Road Leicester Square Charing Cross Embankment Waterloo Towards Cockfosters Towards Uxbridge / Heathrow Bounds Green Wood Green Turnpike Lane Manor House Finsbury Park Arsenal Holloway Road Caledonian Road King s Cross St.Pancras Russell Square Holborn Covent Leicester Garden Square Piccadilly Circus Green Park = Stations on the left of the line are closest to Muswell Hill 7 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

National Rail Alexandra Palace Rail Station to Moorgate / Kings Cross New Southgate Rail Station to Moorgate / Kings Cross Bowes Park Rail Station to Moorgate / Kings Cross Hornsey Rail Station to Moorgate / Kings Cross Key Travel Times (From Alexandra Palace) King s Cross St. Pancras Moorgate Welwyn Garden City Stevenage Hitchin 21 mins 21 mins 31 mins 44 mins 50 mins National Rail (Great Northern Line) Towards Welwyn Garden City / Hitchin Bowes Park Drayton Park Highbury & Islington Essex Road Old Street Moorgate Alexandra Palace Hornsey Harringay Finsbury Park New Southgate King s Cross = Stations on the left of the line are closest to Muswell Hill Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 8

Transport Links Airports (Approx. Miles) London Heathrow 34.9 miles London Gatwick 64.5 miles London Luton 29.9 miles Key Travel Times (From Highgate Tube Station) Luton Airport Parkway Heathrow Terminals 1, 2, 3 Gatwick Rail Station 51 mins 54 mins 62 mins London Stansted 33.6 miles Stanstead 69 mins Airport Map Luton Stansted M25 M25 A1 A406 M11 M40 M4 A40 Central London City M25 Heathrow A205 A23 M20 9 M25 M23 to Gatwick M25 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Transport Links Bus Routes 43 Towards Friern Barnet or London Bridge (24-hour service) 102 Towards Brent Cross or Edmonton Green 134 Towards North Finchley or Tottenham Court Road (24-hour service) 144 Towards Edmonton Green 234 Towards Barnet or Highgate Wood 299 Towards Cockfosters 603 Towards Swiss Cottage W7 Towards Finsbury Park 634 Towards Barnet 653 Towards Kingsbury (The Mall) Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 10

Council Tax Bands Every property is in one of eight valuation bands (A to H). The amount of council tax payable for each dwelling is calculated with reference to the eight valuation bands. Council Tax Rates for Haringey in 2016/17 Valuation Band Range of home 2016/2017 charge GLA receives A 40,000 or less 989.35 184.00 B 40,001 52,000 1,154.23 214.67 C 52,001 68,000 1,319.11 245.33 D 68,001 88,000 1,484.01 276.00 E 88,001 120,000 1,813.67 337.33 F 120,001 160,000 2,143.58 398.67 G 160,001 320,000 2,473.35 460.00 H More than 320,000 2,968.02 552.00 To check a specific property you can go to www.mycounciltax.org.uk and type the postcode in the search box or any queries visit www.haringey.gov.uk 11 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Council Tax Rates for Barnet in 2016/17 Valuation Band Range of home 2016/2017 charge GLA receives A 40,000 or less 931.38 184.00 B 40,001 52,000 1,086.61 214.67 C 52,001 68,000 1,241.84 245.33 D 68,001 88,000 1,397.07 276.00 E 88,001 120,000 1,707.53 337.33 F 120,001 160,000 2,017.99 398.67 G 160,001 320,000 2,328.45 460.00 H More than 320,000 2,794.14 552.00 To check a specific property you can go to www.mycounciltax.org.uk and type the postcode in the search box or any queries visit www.barnet.gov.uk Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 12

The Essentials Doctors Dukes Avenue Practice 1 Dukes Avenue, N10 2PS 020 8365 3303 Queens Avenue Surgery 46 Queens Avenue, N10 3BJ 020 8883 1846 Alexandra Surgery 125 Alexandra Park Road, N22 7UN 020 8888 2518 Dentists Perfect Smile Dental Surgery 438 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1BS 020 8883 3286 Dental Care Centre 200 Fortis Green Road, N10 3DU 020 8883 1846 Hospitals Finchley Memorial Hospital Granville Road, N12 0JE 020 8349 7500 North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust Sterling Way, N18 1QX 020 8887 2000 Whittington Hospital Magdala Ave, N19 5NF 020 7272 3070 13 Hospitals Royal Free Hospital Pond Street, NW3 2QG 020 7794 0500 Gyms Pure Gym Hillfield Park, N10 3PJ 0845 835 6928 David Lloyd High Road, N12 0QZ 0345 129 6791 The Laboratory Spa & Health Club The Avenue, N10 2QE 020 8482 3000 Virgin Active Health Club 31 Topsfield Parade, N8 8PT 020 3582 4847 Park Road Pools & Fitness Park Rd, N8 8JN 020 8341 3567 Opticians Specsavers Opticians 404 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DJ 020 8883 3286 Boots Opticians 8 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1BS 020 8883 1216 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Butchers Midhurst Butchers 2, Midhurst Parade, N10 3EJ 020 8883 5303 Fishmongers Walter Purkis & Sons 52 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RT 020 8883 4355 Dry Cleaners Rose Dry Cleaning 518 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1BT 020 8815 1253 Hairdressers Toni & Guy 400 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DJ 020 8883 8316 Barrons 72 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RT 0208 883 9992 Garden Centre Sunshine Garden Centre Durnsford Road, N11 2EL 020 8889 4224 Capital Garden Alexandra Park Way, N22 020 8444 2555 Wolves Lane Horticultural & Garden Centre Wolves Lane, N22 5JD 020 8888 5306 Hairwaves 77 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3HA 0208 883 9992 Vets Arc Veterinary Centre Arch 3 The Viaduct, St James Lane, N10 3QX 020 8883 3286 Alexandra Park Road Veterinary Surgery 111 Alexandra Park Road, N10 2DP 020 8444 0119 Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 14

Local Directory Gastro Pubs The Mossy Well (J.D Wetherspoon) 258 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3SH 020 8444 2914 The Black Orchid at The John Baird 122 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN 020 8444 8830 The Maid of Muswell 121 Alexandra Park Road, N10 2DP 020 8883 4971 Victoria Stakes 1 Muswell Hill, N10 3TH 020 8815 1793 The Maynard Arms 70 Park Rd, N8 8SX 020 8341 6283 O Neill s 87 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3HA 020 8883 7382 The Woodman 414 Archway Road, N6 5UA 020 8340 3016 The Ranelagh 82 Bounds Green Road, N11 2EU 020 8361 4238 The Starting Gate Wood Green, N22 7SS 020 8889 9436 Restaurants Giraffe 348 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DJ 020 8883 4463 Côte 311-323 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1BY 020 8883 6580 Carluccio s 291-293 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1BY 020 8815 1946 Toffs 38 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RT 020 8883 8656 Chooks 43 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3HA 020 8444 5383 La Porchetta 265 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE 020 8883 1500 Midori 271 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE 020 8883 7722 Pizza Express 209 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 2QR 020 8883 5845 Franco Manca 278 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 2QR 020 3026 5528 15 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Cafes Sable D Or 249 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE 020 8442 1330 Crocodile Cafe 120 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RU 020 8444 0273 Cilicia Cafe-Restaurant 440 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1BS 020 8444 7172 Planet Organic 111-117 Muswell Hill Road, N10 3HS 020 8442 2910 Blue Legume 259 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DE 020 8815 5599 Bill s 107 Muswell Hill Road, N10 3HS 020 8883 4699 Supermarkets Waitrose 390 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 1DJ 0800 188 884 Marks & Spencer 126 138 Muswell Hill Broadway, N10 3RU 020 8365 2882 Sainsburys 12 Fortis Green Road, N10 3HN 020 8444 8839 Tesco Extra 2 Friern Barnet Lane, N11 3LX Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 16

Entertainment Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY 020 8365 2121 Muswell Hill Library Queens Avenue, N10 3PE 020 8489 4560 Everyone s Climbing Tree 141 Station Rd, N22 7ST 07793 768 004 The Boogaloo 312 Archway Road, N6 5AT 020 8340 2928 Cinema Everyman Fortis Green Road, N10 3HP 0871 906 9060 Vue - Wood Green Hollywood Green, 180 High Road, N22 6EJ Vue - North Finchley Great North Leisure Park, Chaplin Square, N12 0GL Theatre & Performing Arts ArtHouse 159A Tottenham Lane, N8 9BT 020 8245 3099 Alexandra Palace Theatre Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY 020 8365 2121 Jacksons Lane Performing Arts Theatre 269A Archway Rd, N6 5AA 020 8340 5226 Park Theatre Clifton Terrace, N4 3JP 020 7870 6876 Horsey Town Hall Arts Centre The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 9JJ Jealous Gallery 27 Park Road, N8 8TE 020 8347 7688 17 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Local Events There are many fantastic events that happen in Muswell Hill on an annual occurrence; we have listed only a few of the keys events; Little Dinosaurs Activity Centre The Grove, N22 7AY 020 8444 1338 Clown Town Indoor Play Centre Unit 3, The Coppetts Centre 020 8361 6600 Zebra Ceramics Children s Art Workshops 110 Alexandra Park Road, N10 2AE 020 8442 1314 The Pavilion Sports & Café Albert Road Recreation Ground, Wood Green, N22 7XL psandc.co.uk Also home of the Albert Road Recreation Jazz Festival. Mydellton Road Market Myddleton Road, Bowes Park, N22 myddletonroadmarket.co.uk Hosts quarterly street markets Christmas Festival. Everybody s Climbing Tree 141 Station Road, N22 7ST everyonesclimbingtree.co.uk Alexandra Park & Beyond Festival Alexandra Park Festival apandbeyond.co.uk Highgate Woods Educational Nature Walks: Tree Identification Historical Summer Autumn Winter Spring Tree and Fungi Other Activities at Highgate Wood: Insect Safari Bat Watching (evening) Birds of Prey Moth Identification Evening Broomfield Park Broomfield Park, Aldermans Hill, N13 4RB friendsofbroomfieldpark.org Bandstand Live Music Weekends Community Orchard Fitness Classes Palmers Greenery Café Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 18

Local Schools Primary Schools Muswell Hill Primary Top of Muswell Hill, N10 3ST 020 8444 8488 muswellhillprimary.co.uk Coldfall Primary Coldfall Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 1HS 020 8883 0608 coldfall.haringey.sch.uk Hollickwood Primary Sydney Road, Muswell Hill, N10 2NL 020 8883 6880 webfronter.com/barnet/hollickwoodprimaryschool Norfolk House School 10 Muswell Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 2EG 020 8883 4584 norfolkhouseschool.org Our Lady of Muswell RC Primary Pages Lane, Muswell Hill, N10 1PS 020 8444 6894 ourladymuswell.haringey.sch.uk St James CofE Primary Woodside Avenue, Muswell Hill, N10 3JA 020 8883 6540 stjames.haringey.sch.uk Tetherdown Primary Grand Avenue, London, N10 3BP 020 8883 3412 tetherdownschool.org Coppetts Wood Primary Coppetts Road, Friern Barnet, N10 1JS 020 8883 0248 coppettswood.barnet.sch.uk Eden Primary School 79 Creighton Avenue, N10 1NR 020 8883 9527 edenprimary.org.uk Rhodes Avenue Primary Rhodes Avenue, Wood Green, N22 7UT 020 8888 2859 rhodes.haringey.sch.uk Channing School The Bank, Highgate, N6 5HF 020 8340 2328 channing.co.uk Secondary Schools Fortismere School Southwing, Tetherdown, Muswell Hill, London, N10 1NE 020 8365 4400 fortismere.haringey.sch.uk Alexandra Park School Bidwell Gardens, London, N11 2AZ 020 8826 4880 apsch.org.uk The North London International School Jubilee Campus, 6 Friern Barnet Lane, London, N11 3LX 020 8920 0635 nlis.org/home Highgate Wood Secondary School Montenotte Rd, N8 8RN 020 8342 7970 hws.haringey.sch.uk 19 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

Secondary Schools Highgate School North Road, N6 4AY 020 8340 1524 highgateschool.org.uk Specialist Schools Blanche Nevile Primary & Secondary School Burlington Road, Muswell Hill, N10 1NJ 020 8442 2750 blanchenevile.org.uk Primary Schools N B I H Q L NEW SOUTHGATE C M J D E F A ARNOS GROVE BOWES PARK BOWES PARK ALEXANDRA PALACE A. Muswell Hill Primary B. Coldfall Primary C. Hollickwood Primary D. Norfolk House School E. Our Lady of Muswell Roman Catholic School F. St. James CofE Primary G. Tetherdown Primary H. Coppetts Wood Primary I. Eden Primary J. Rhodes Avenue Primary K. Channing School G F Secondary Schools L. Fortismere School O M. Alexandra Park School N. The North London P HIGHGATE International School O. Highgate Wood school P. Highgate School K Specialist Schools Q. Blanche Nevile School Sales: 020 8883 5997 Email: mussalesoffice@hamptons-int.com 20

Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY 020 8365 2121 Farmers Market Every Sunday, 10am to 3pm North London s famous Farmers market at Ally Pally takes place most Sundays near Muswell hill entrance to the park with free parking for you to bring the car and load up with all fantastic local produce from over 30 stalls. Handmade pies, cakes & biscuits, relishes & sauces, smoked meats & fish, freshly marinated olives are just some of the things you can pick up at the market. Alexandra Palace Ice Rink Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY 020 444 1338 Concerts Over the years legendary acts such as Jay-Z, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Morrissey, Kings of Leon, The Who, White Stripes and the Stone Roses have all performed at Ally Pally. Alexandra Palace offers the largest standing capacity in the capital 10,250. The medium capacity is 2,500, making Ally Pally perfect for an intimate gig, average concert or album tour stop. Other Annual events at the Palace include: Spring Festival Summer Festival Fireworks Open House Darts Ping-pong Mind, body & spirit events Pitch & putt Boating lake Skate park Deer enclosure Go online to find out what is going on at The Palace: alexandrapalace.com/whats-on 21 Lettings: 020 8815 5976 Email: muswellhilllettings@hamptons-int.com

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