Why move to Muswell Hill?
Muswell Hill has grown in popularity over the last twenty years, with those looking to both live and work in the London area whilst being surrounded by green open spaces for weekend walks.
Muswell Hill is just under six miles from the City of London and caters well to the family market with an abundance of larger properties. The Broadway has a lovely village atmosphere, with an enviable selection of local amenities on your doorstep and a vibrant café culture.
Architecture and Property
Much of the area’s property development took place between 1896 and 1914 and was carried out by James Edmondson and William J Collins, giving it one of the most cohesive architectural styles in London. They were dedicated to building houses with high quality materials in a unified style, hence the dominance of attractive red brick Edwardian homes. Much of Muswell Hill is now designated as a conservation area, and it has retained its period character.
Elegant Edwardian retail parades were also constructed. The shopping centre is based on four main roads: Fortis Green Road, Muswell Hill Broadway and the extension of the Broadway into Colney Hatch Lane.
Alongside Edwardian properties, there are also some 1920’s and 1930’s houses as well as Victorian houses.
Shopping and Amenities
From essentials such as opticians, pharmacists (Boots), post office and supermarkets (Sainsbury’s, Waitrose and M&S) to more specialist shops like Planet Organic.
Residents are also spoilt for choice with a good selection of clothing and gift shops, such as Whistles, White Stuff, Oliver Bonas and Sweaty Betty.
Going Out
Muswell Hill is also home to local stalwart, The Everyman Cinema. A beautiful art deco building where you can watch the latest releases in glamorous style.
Green Space
If you’re in need of open space, there are some great parks on offer including Alexandra Park which boasts 196 acres of parkland, a boating lake, skate park, various playgrounds and all year round ice skating at Alexandra Palace. There is also the more modest Cherry Tree Park and impressive Highgate Wood which has arguably one of the best children’s playgrounds and an excellent café in the park.
