149, Mount View Road, London, N4 4JT

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Behind its elegant façade on Mount View Road stands a striking six-bedroom double-fronted Victorian house that immediately feels like a home as much as it does an impressive piece of architecture.

The house showcases the distinguished Queen Anne Revival style: Ceilings rising above 3 metres, intricate stained glass and a remarkable collection of original features give the house its presence, while patterned tiles, arched windows, fireplaces and decorative crown mouldings speak to the craftsmanship woven throughout its rooms.

Nestled in the heart of Stroud Green Conservation Area, this house is a rare find: Local residents genuinely love the area and happily stay in their home for many years, which means that properties like this don't come very often on the market.

The property offers six bedrooms, three reception rooms, two bathrooms, a conservatory, a garden, a utility room and a large cellar, making it ideal for a family or those needing ample space for remote work.

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___________ what the owners say: "The house has worked wonderfully for us over the years, both as a family home and as a place to work.

It has always felt easy to balance family life with working from home here. The conservatory has been one of our favourite places.

The coloured windows, with their delicate foliage and bird motifs, are beautiful when the light passes through them, casting soft patterns and gentle colours across the room.

It is a space that changes throughout the day and across the seasons, and one where it has always felt easy to sit quietly with a book or a cup of tea while looking out onto the garden.

There are also lots of small details throughout the house that have become very special to us over the years. One of them is the short wooden staircase between the hallway and the kitchen.

It is such a simple feature, but every time we see it, we think about how many footsteps it must have carried over the decades. It gives the house a real sense of memory and continuity that we love.

It is a home that has clearly been lived in and cared for by many people before us, and you feel that history around you every day.

But one of the things we will miss the most is the area, starting with the community on this street. Mount View Road has a wonderful neighbourly spirit and people genuinely know one another.

The transport connections have also always been a major bonus for us, making it remarkably easy to get across London whenever needed.

Whoever moves here next will not simply be buying a house but becoming part of its continuing story.

We have always felt like custodians of it, and we hope the next owners will enjoy it as much as we have.” ________ Life in the house From the moment you approach the front door, with its delicate coloured panels, there is a clear sense that this is a house of exceptional character, one that is generous and embraces its inhabitants, shaping their lives as much as they carved their mark into its history.

Step inside, and the sense of volume becomes immediately apparent.

Generous proportions and high ceilings shape a sequence of rooms that feel both elegant and comfortable, spaces designed to be lived in rather than simply admired.

At the front of the house, the sitting room is beautifully balanced.

The bay window draws natural light across the room while the fireplace anchors the space, creating a welcoming setting for conversation, reading or receiving guests.

Towards the rear, the garden reception enjoys a softer outlook and a particularly beautiful quality of light.

The coloured windows bring warmth and atmosphere as the day changes, adding depth and character to the room. The conservatory continues this interplay of light and colour.

Its windows filter gentle tones into the space while strengthening the connection between the house and the garden, creating a bright room that shifts subtly with the seasons.

Still on the ground floor, the kitchen, study and utility room support the practical rhythm of daily life while remaining comfortably connected to the reception spaces.

Below, the cellar provides valuable additional storage.

Across the upper floors, six bedrooms and two bathrooms unfold around generous landings, offering flexibility for family life, guests or working from home.

Outside, the garden extends the experience of the house with a welcome sense of privacy and calm, completing a home that is as impressive in its proportions as it is rare in its character: Substantial, elegant and full of personality, where Victorian craftsmanship continues to frame everyday life.

___________ History Built in 1895, this double-fronted late Victorian house in the Queen Anne Revival style has quietly witnessed more than a century of local life.

It forms part of the Stroud Green Conservation Area, a sought-after enclave sometimes referred to as Crouch End Heights and known for its handsome 19th-century architecture and well-preserved residential streets.

The house benefits from a well-documented lineage of owners; more than 130 years after it was built, it has been many things to many people.

A family home, a workplace, and above all, a place full of care, love, and stories.

___________ Neighbours Mount View Road has a rare village-like character, with many houses long held by families who value the calm and continuity of the street.

The neighbourhood draws a remarkable mix of residents from across professional and cultural life, including lawyers, accountants, healthcare professionals, writers, broadcasters, academics and artists.

The result is a quietly stimulating environment where practical professions and creative disciplines sit comfortably side by side.

While each home enjoys a welcome sense of privacy, the street retains an easy familiarity between neighbours and a strong sense of community.

___________ Transport & connectivity Mount View Road combines the calm of a residential street with excellent connections across London.

Harringay station, a short walk away, provides fast rail links to Finsbury Park, King’s Cross and Moorgate, opening up easy access to the City, the West End and St Pancras International for Eurostar journeys.

London’s major airports can be accessed quickly via Finsbury Park, including a direct line to Gatwick and the South Coast.

Around 12 minutes away, Harringay Green Lanes connects to the London Overground, making it simple to reach the restaurants and boutiques of Islington, the music venues and markets of Camden, or the open landscapes and swimming ponds of Hampstead Heath.

For everyday life, the W5 bus stops just around the corner, linking the house directly to Archway Underground station, Highgate and Crouch End, making quick errands, school journeys and evenings out wonderfully easy.

___________ Living in the area Life here is wonderfully local.

Mount View Road sits between three of North London’s most characterful neighbourhood high streets, all roughly a 10-minute walk from the house.

Stroud Green Road, the closest local hub, is known for its independent cafés, bakeries, delis, wine shops and welcoming neighbourhood pubs.

It is the sort of place where mornings start with coffee and a pastry, everyday shopping is done locally, and relaxed dinners with friends are just around the corner.

In another direction, Crouch End offers a livelier town centre with a strong independent spirit.

Its broad high street is lined with bookshops, boutiques, cafés, restaurants and wine bars, while the much-loved ArtHouse Cinema anchors the area’s creative community and provides a perfect end to a weekend evening.

To the east, Green Lanes brings a completely different flavour to the neighbourhood.

Celebrated across London for its Turkish restaurants, bakeries and specialist food shops, it is a destination for generous dinners, vibrant cafés and exceptional ingredients.

For day-to-day shopping, residents rely on the excellent local options around Green Lanes, including Sainsbury's Harringay Superstore and the nearby Arena Shopping Park, while in Crouch End, Marks & Spencer and Waitrose provide easy stops on the Broadway.

___________ Outdoors Living here places an extraordinary range of landscapes within easy reach.

A short walk leads to Finsbury Park and on to the waters of the Woodberry Down Reservoirs, where sailing boats and abundant birdlife bring a calm, open atmosphere.

The Lea Valley then opens into the wide floodplains of Walthamstow Marshes, continuing through Hackney Marshes toward the waterways and parklands of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park.

Equally close are the woodland trails of the Parkland Walk, a former railway line running through dense greenery toward Alexandra Palace, alongside the ancient trees of Highgate Wood and Queen's Wood.

Nearby playing fields and historic sports grounds such as Shepherd's Cot offer cricket and tennis, while Hampstead Heath provides open meadows, ponds and sweeping views across the London skyline.

Altogether, they create an environment where stepping outside quickly leads to miles of green space, inviting long walks, morning runs and spontaneous detours through some of North London’s most remarkable natural landscapes.

___________ Schools & education Families are particularly well served in this part of North London, where a strong selection of schools is complemented by excellent transport links that allow older children to travel independently across the city.

Popular local primary schools include St Aidan’s Primary School and Weston Park Primary School, both well-regarded and easily reached from the house.

As children grow older, the area’s rail and bus connections open access to a much wider educational landscape.

Many families take advantage of this to reach highly respected schools across North London, including the Latymer School, Queen Elizabeth’s School for boys and St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School for girls (and boys in the sixth form), while independent options such as Highgate School and Channing School are also easily accessible.

Connections into central London also make it practical to reach schools such as City of London School, City of London School for Girls and Camden School for Girls.

Altogether, the location offers families both strong local schooling and the flexibility to choose from a broad range of highly regarded schools across North London and the City.

___________ offers in excess of £2,000,000 (Recommended range: £2,050,000-£2,150,000) Entrance Hall Ground floor Reception Room (5.28m x 4.53m, 17'3" x 14'10") Front Reception Room - Ground Floor Reception Room (4.53m x 3.70m, 14'10" x 12'1") Back Reception Room - Ground Floor Conservatory (3.48m x 2.07m, 11'5" x 6'9") Ground floor Kitchen (4.46m x 3.61m, 14'7" x 11'10") Dine-in kitchen - Ground-floor Reception Room (3.86m x 2.71m, 12'7" x 8'10") Reception Room 3 / Study - Front, Ground Floor.

Currently used as an office; alternative uses: Bedroom, playroom, practice room, therapy room Utility Room (3.20m x 2.49m, 10'5" x 8'2") Ground Floor Cellar (2.24m x 2.09m, 7'4" x 6'10") Basement Cellar (2.87m x 1.42m, 9'4" x 4'7") Basement Bedroom (5.50m x 3.63m, 18'0" x 11'10") Bedroom 1 - 1st floor Currently used as the main bedroom Bedroom (3.99m x 3.53m, 13'1" x 11'6") Bedroom 2 - 1st Floor Currently used as an office Bedroom (4.24m x 3.65m, 13'10" x 11'11") Bedroom 3 - 1st Floor Bedroom (3.21m x 2.50m, 10'6" x 8'2") Bedroom 4 - 1st floor Bathroom Family bathroom - 1st floor Bath, shower, WC Bedroom (5.28m x 3.73m, 17'3" x 12'2") Bedroom 5 - Loft - 2nd Floor Bathroom Loft Shower Room - 2nd Floor Bedroom (3.39m x 2.59m, 11'1" x 8'5") Study / Bedroom 6 - 2nd Floor Garden (15.44m x 9.40m, 50'7" x 30'10") Deck and lawn