Features
- Character Cottage
- Next To Church Fields Open Space
- Superbly Presented
- Charming Garden
- Lifestyle Choice
- 10 Miles from London
- Backwater Location
- Conservation Area
THE PROPERTY
Chain-Free (Proceedable) Buyers Only, Please Call to View | Country Life In The City - Charmingly situated next to Church Fields open space, this delightful late-1800's cottage provides the rare feeling of country living in an atmospheric cul-de-sac setting on Harrow on the Hill. A stylish Freehold home that will appeal to those seeking the special cottage lifestyle within a protected Conservation Area, it is also an easy walk through green spaces to the Metropolitan/Chiltern Line station and ideal for London Life.
This house benefits greatly from its unique end of terrace position, affording a beautiful view over the fields and more natural light. Superbly presented and full of character, the interior features a welcoming living room with timber flooring and fireplace plus a modern kitchen behind. Upstairs is a main bedroom featuring fitted wardrobes and sash window, plus a study/occasional second bedroom now open-plan to the landing and with a window looking up to the church spire.
There is also a first floor bathroom and access to the boarded attic with skylight, offering an opportunity to convert, subject to consent. Other details include gas-fired central heating and of course the charming rear garden which is mainly paved and landscaped for sitting out and enjoying nature all around. To the rear of the property are fields and allotments, where the present owner rents a plot to keep bees. Viewing is essential to appreciate this special house and its unique setting.
When you buy within the village you acquire so much more than a home, as the location provides daily delights and is often described as an oasis due to the peaceful and friendly atmosphere. From here you will walk through the open green space of Church Fields,in around 12-15 minutes to Harrow on the Hill Metropolitan & Chiltern Line station giving fast access to London.
The Castle Pub just up West Street is a true gem as is The White Horse on Middle Road, with other independent coffee shops, cocktail bars and restaurants to hand on the historic High Street. There is also an excellent Waitrose supermarket at the foot of the Hill and many popular schools nearby.
THE ACCOMMODATION (See Floorplan for Room Sizes)
Front door to;
Living & Dining Room
Fitted Kitchen
First Floor;
Bedroom 1
2nd Bedroom Open-plan to Landing
Bathroom
OUTSIDE
A charming landscaped rear garden, mainly paved and with planted flower beds and borders.
PARKING
On-street with residents parking permits available from the Local Authority. A CPZ is in operation from 10-2, Mon-Fri only throughout the Village, with parking otherwise unrestricted.
OUT & ABOUT
• Harrow on the Hill is a delightful and unique Conservation Area within an attractive, accessible and leafy residential suburb of NW London.
• Often referred to as an “oasis”, the Hill is a calm and peaceful historic village, separated by its steep topography from the surrounding area.
• Excellent rail transport links, with Harrow on the Hill station providing fast access to London on both Underground and Overground lines.
• Metropolitan Line 20 minutes to Baker Street/35 minutes to Aldgate. Chiltern Line 17 minutes to Marylebone.
• Piccadilly Line from South Harrow also gives great options across London, including 45 minutes to Covent Garden and 43 minutes to Heathrow via Turnham Green.
• Local shops include a nearby Waitrose Supermarket, a choice of other major supermarkets and 2 covered shopping centres in Harrow.
• Major road links nearby include the A40(M), M25, M40 and M1. All the London airports are conveniently within reach.
• Education - The area is renowned for its standard of education, with a choice of state, private and church schools. There are a number of public footpaths across famous Harrow School. Its list of distinguished alumni includes seven former Prime Ministers, as well as the First Indian Prime Minister and several members of various Royal Families.
• Leisure and Recreation - Harrow has a multi-screen Vue Cinema, an abundance of parks and open spaces, cultural centres and sporting facilities including golf courses.
• Dining and Entertaining - There are many options throughout the Borough, with Harrow on the Hill featuring independent coffee shops, cocktail bars and a choice of pub restaurants.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EPC Rating: 49/E
W3W Address: shells.pounds.advice
MATERIAL INFORMATION
The Property is within a Conservation Area
Utility Supplies – Connected to all Mains Services (Water/Drainage, Electricity & Gas)
Council Tax Band: E (Harrow London Borough Council )
Tenure: Freehold
Garden details: Private Garden
Reference: RS0170