Fairfax Road, London, N8

An immaculate four-bedroom Victorian house and south-facing garden positioned midway along Fairfax Road, one of the quietest and most sought after of a collection of parallel streets that form the 'Harringay Ladder'.

Thoughtfully renovated by the current owners with a good balance of elegant décor and original character to provide a tasteful and sophisticated modern period family home. Internal accommodation is arranged over three levels and occupies over 1475 sq. ft of living space plus storage space in the eaves.

The ground floor is occupied by the living/entertaining space, a large double through reception room with bay window, original panelled doors to separate, solid oaks floors, bespoke cupboards and shelving and an attractive cast iron wood burner for those cold frosty winter nights. The clean lines and minimal design of the all-white kitchen complement the elegant Victorian features of this extended 26 ft kitchen-breakfast room and Bi-fold doors that open onto the rear garden.

Upstairs, there are two further levels. The first floor has two bedrooms, the largest of which has a large sash bay window and further along the landing, a luxury family bathroom featuring a large bath tub and separate walk in-shower cubicle. Carved wood balusters, balustrade and spindles in keeping with the traditional Victorian design, take you to a recent loft extension which now provides two additional bedrooms and a shower room/wc. Additional storage space is provided in the alcoves and eves of the main loft room and a wall of built-in wardrobes to the master.

The 'Harringay Ladder' is popular due to its beautiful Victorian built terraces and the Piccadilly Line tube stations at either end. Thereupon, a friendly community has blossomed, and a burgeoning selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants have recently appeared along Green Lanes. Established favourites include Music and Beans coffee shop, Cafe Blend for great coffee and brunch by day and pop-up restaurant in the evening, Bun N Bar for burgers, cocktails and live music, and Jam In A Jar for brunch and fresh juices which also hosts music events in the evenings. There’s also the iconic Grade II Listed Salisbury Pub with its great selection of international beers and the Harringay Local Store for speciality foods and organic groceries. Fairfax Road is in the catchment area for North Harringay School. There are endless kids’ activities and community groups for those with young families.

Transport links are excellent; the property is equidistant from Turnpike Lane and Manor House on the Piccadilly Line. You also have Harringay or Hornsey Train Stations which provide direct access to Finsbury Park, Kings Cross, Old Street and Moorgate.

Settled along a quiet residential street on the Harringay Ladder, this wonderful four-bedroom Victorian house and south-facing garden strike the perfect balance of stylish modern interior design and original ornate features throughout.

The total Internal accommodation is arranged over three-levels and provides 1,439 Sq. ft / 133.73 Sq.M of living space including storage.

To the left of the hall you are met with a double open plan reception. Natural light pours in through the bay window at the front, attractive fireplace with wood burner, bespoke fitted cupboards in both recess’s and engineered oak wood floors complete the look. At the rear ogf this beatiful home you are met with an amazing bright 28 ft. kitchen breakfast room. The clean lines and design of the minimal white minimal kitchen complement this space with a light wood floor, oak wood bi-folds providing natural light, which open onto an approx. 36 ft. south-facing garden.

Outside, the property enjoys an easy-to-maintain sunny south-facing garden, with a stone patio, outdoor dining are and lawn to rear.

On the first floor are two bedrooms, the main bedroom to the front has a fire place and wood window shutters. Off the landing is a stunning and well-designed oversized 4-piece family bathroom.

Up above the loft is converted, designed and renovated with attention to detail throughout, providing a large master bedroom, with a further bedroom currently being used as a luxurious walking wardrobe and an en-suite shower room.


The property is peacefully located on the highly regarded Harringay Ladder, formed by a collection of twenty Victorian built terrace streets. A friendly community has blossomed here, and a burgeoning selection of independent shops, cafes and restaurants have recently appeared along Green Lanes. Lausanne Road is ideally placed for excellent transport links, being equidistant by 8-9 minute walk from both Turnpike Lane Station(Piccadilly Line) and Hornsey Station (Great Northern Line) for frequent trains to Kings Cross or Moorgate(20 min). It is in the catchment area for North Harringay School, a popular school amongst local residents with a good OFSTED rating. There are endless activities and community groups nearby for those with young families and many large green spaces including Alexandra Palace are within easy reach.


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