Melrose Avenue

A beautifully refurbished five-bedroom period home, in NW2.

An exceptionally well-finished five-bedroom, three-bathroom period house on Melrose Avenue, taken back to brick and rebuilt with a confident, contemporary eye. Offering 2,190 sq ft over three floors, with a 42 ft open-plan ground floor and a private, landscaped east-facing garden, this is a turnkey family home finished to a consistently high standard throughout. The renovation has been comprehensive. A new roof, new windows, new insulation, a full rewire and all-new services sit behind the original bay front and traditional sash windows, so the house keeps its period character and none of its period compromises. Underfloor heating runs across the entire ground floor and into every bathroom, with air conditioning in the living room, the principal bedroom and both top-floor bedrooms. CAT 6 cabling and a video entryphone are wired in throughout. The kerb appeal is exceptional. Contemporary checkerboard tiling leads to the front door, the rest of the front garden is laid in cream tiles, and olive trees line the frontage. Inside, a sunken doormat sits at the entrance, and the colour palette is warm and carefully considered, with wood flooring setting the tone from the hallway onwards. To the front, the reception room sits in the bay, drawing in natural light. From here, the ground floor opens up into a single, continuous space extending more than 42 ft to the rear of the house, moving easily between sitting, dining and cooking. A guest WC sits off the hall. The kitchen is the centrepiece. A curved oval island anchors the room, finished with grey tiling beneath the breakfast bar and seating for four. Integrated Bosch appliances, a full-length fridge and freezer, and generous storage keep the lines clean and the space practical for everyday family life. Across the back of the house, three sets of double-glazed wooden French doors, colour-drenched in a deep burgundy, open directly onto the garden. The garden is east-facing and enclosed by mature trees, making it incredibly private, quiet and calm. It measures approximately 35 ft, with a stone terrace, a lawn and planted borders. The first floor is home to the principal bedroom, with sleek fitted wardrobes and its own en suite with a double sink. Two further double bedrooms are on this level, one with a bay window to the front, alongside a family bathroom and a separate utility room. The top floor provides two more double bedrooms, both with air conditioning, along with a modern shower room and useful eaves storage on both sides. It’s a flexible floor for older children, guests or a home office. Melrose Avenue is one of the most desirable addresses in Willesden Green, known for its handsome houses and strong community feel. Willesden Green station, on the Jubilee line in Zone 2, reaches Bond Street in just over ten minutes, and Dollis Hill station, also on the Jubilee line, is within easy reach. Walm Lane and Willesden Green are close by, with delis and independent places to eat. Gladstone Park, all 86 acres of it, is a short walk away, with tennis courts, rugby pitches, an outdoor gym and a parkrun every Saturday. Local primary schools include Gladstone Park Primary School and Mora Primary School. Tenure: Freehold

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