Bedford Road, Seven Sisters, London, N15

A truly exceptional and particularly rare find, this imposing semi-detached Victorian villa is found on Bedford Road, undoubtedly one of the finest roads in Tottenham, forming part of the remarkable streetscape of the Clyde Circus conservation area. Arranged over two floors, the house measures 2,125 sq. ft internally, not including the garage.

Set back from the road behind a small front garden with a dropped curb providing vehicular access to a private parking space in front of what was formerly the garage. Constructed of yellow London stock brick with timber sash windows, hipped slate roof and projecting eves with molded stucco cornices, a canted bay window on the ground floor and a recessed entrance porch framed by a decorative stucco surround. The traditional Victorian front door invites you into the entrance hall.

A simple pared-back aesthetic complements the elegant proportions and period features of this grand Victorian home. Stripped wood floor underfoot and ceilings adorned with ornate plaster corbels. A beautiful original staircase with carved wood spindles and French polished balustrade leads to the upper floors. Light fills the entranceway through a large sash window positioned on the first floor landing.

Two intercommunicating reception rooms on the ground floor are separated by a pair of large six panel doors. Tall ceilings feature ornate decorative plaster moldings. There are two original marble fireplaces. Antique gilded mirrors rest upon the mantlepieces, which have likely been there since the house was first built circa 1880, they have been passed down to the current owners and will remain in the house where they belong. The bay window at the front and the French doors to the rear both retain their original hinged shutters. The kitchen-dining room is at the rear of the house; particularly uplifting in the mornings when the easterly sun fills the room and sets you up for the day, it overlooks the magnificent walled rear garden.

The delightful garden is well stocked with established plants, mature shrubs and trees, framed by weathered brick walls. The Robinia and Silver Birch trees were planted 20 years ago when the current owners arrived. There’s also a vegetable patch and fish pond. All the hard work has been done making this garden now relatively easy to maintain and enjoy.

Other rooms on the ground floor are the guest w/c, an extended conservatory which is currently functioning as a pottery studio, the former garage which is now utilised as an artist’s studio, a utility room off the kitchen and a store room housing the boiler and water tank. A side passage through the garage at the front of the house leads all the way to the back garden. Up the stairs and off first-floor landing are four bedrooms with stripped wood floors, a Victorian style bathroom with roll top bath and a separate shower room.


Sellers comments:

"Then as now, in 1998, we knew that the Bedford Road houses were special. We had friends already living in the street. So in 2000, when number 25 came up for sale, we were lucky enough to be first in the queue and have since spent many happy years in this wonderful house. It has been soul food for us. It is also the friendliest road we have ever lived in, with most people knowing each other - happy to be key holders, pet sitters, plant waterers, fish feeders, lawn mowers, package receivers for each other - in short the best place we have ever lived. We shall be sad to leave, but will look back with affection and contentment and be happy to think that someone will now enjoy the house as much as we have in the years to come."
Transport links are beyond excellent. Seven Sisters Station is within ten minutes walking distance. From there you can get the Victoria Line to Kings Cross in three stops or Oxford Circus in six. The Overground trains will take you to Liverpool Street in 20 minutes and Stansted Airport in just 38. Cycling into Central London couldn't be easier; the Cycle Superhighway (CS1) extends from Tottenham High Road to Liverpool Street, via Stoke Newington and Hackney.

With elegant period housing stock, acres of parkland and excellent transport links, it comes as no surprise that Tottenham and Seven Sisters is blossoming, and a unique, diverse and friendly community is welcoming newcomers. An innovative selection of shops, restaurants and cafes have recently opened up. Established favourites include True Craft for fresh local draught beers paired with sourdough pizza, The High Cross micro-pub, Sushi Heads which needs no explanation. Cafe Lemon’s breakfast, lunch and brunch menu is now supplemented with dinner on three evenings, while lively Bom Pecado serves Portuguese home cooking and pastries. Blighty Cafe serves coffee and brunch, as does Craving Coffee by day plus a social bar hosting street food pop-up’s in the evenings. Another recent addition to the scene is The Palm on Philip Lane which opened to rave reviews in 2019. Oh, and there's also Moloko Coffee conveniently located within Seven Sisters Station ticket hall. Every Sunday from 11-4 is the Tottenham Green Farmers Market for street food, artisanal baked goods and organic produce. Located opposite the green is the Bernie Grant Arts Centre, with a cultural programme including film, dance, theatre, exhibitions, gigs and debate.

A major redevelopment of the station is underway as the historic profile of Seven Sisters is currently being rewritten.