HILL HOUSE VILLAGE 17 mins WATERLOW PARK 12 mins

HAMPSTEAD ARCHWAY HEATH 1 min 18 mins

HILL HACKNEY

HOUSE STOKE NEWINGTON

KENTISH TOWN 21 mins STRATFORD 39 mins

LONDON FIELDS QUEEN ELIZABETH OLYMPIC PARK CAMDEN TOWN VICTORIA 15 mins 06 mins PARK

KING’S CROSS ST. PANCRAS REGENT’S PARK 14 mins 20 mins

CLERKENWELL OLD STREET 16 mins

TOTTENHAM SCHOOL LIVERPOOL COURT RD OF ECONOMICS STREET OXFORD 14 mins AND POLITICAL CIRCUS SCIENCE (LSE) 29 mins 17 mins 24 mins by tube PADDINGTON KING’S COLLEGE BANK COVENT LONDON GARDEN 21 mins 30 mins by tube 25 mins

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KNIGHTSBRIDGE All journey times estimated using googlemaps.co.uk WESTMINSTER from Hill House. To find out more about the available apartments at Hill House or to book WELCOME a viewing, please get in touch with TO one of our agents: HILL Goldschmidt & Howland HOUSE +44 (0) 208 347 2600 [email protected] Savills +44 (0) 203 320 8220 [email protected] or visit our website: onthehill.london

MISREPRESENTATION ACT A development by: The information in this document is indicative and is intended to act as a guide only as to the finished product. These particulars should not be relied upon as accurately describing any of the specific matters described by any order under the Property Misdescriptions Act 1991. This information does not constitute 17 HIGHGATE HILL N19 a contract, or warranty. 02 / HILL HOUSE THE BUILDING Take alook around. Welcome to House. Hill London city living. redefining the area, and redefining Hawkins Brown Architects, it’s Designed and built by and Bode right next to Archway station. Hill House is anew development over discover and area. local the life The On Hill, flip this brochure youIf want to out more find about

own piece of the city, and look over it too. views over London the you skyline, own can your way beyond their front door. With spectacular make sure that residents’ our homes extend unique feel. And shared the common areas TowerThe Podium the and have their own Hill House brings anew approach to city living.

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THE BUILDING THE 03 / HILL HOUSE HILL / 03 South facing Tower apartments get stunning floor to ceiling views of London’s ever-changing skyline. 04 / HILL HOUSE THE VIEWS THE VIEWS 05 / HILL HOUSE

VIEW TO THE CITY North facing apartments look out onto leafy Highgate Hill. It’s a view that changes with every season. 06 / HILL HOUSE THE VIEWS THE VIEWS 07 / HILL HOUSE

VIEW TO HIGHGATE HILL Hill House is a place where your home extends way beyond your front door. And with 24 hour concierge, you’ll always have peace of mind and a helping hand.

Hill House has reshaped the square in front of the building and the nearby mall. MAKE AN ENTRANCE 08 / HILL HOUSE ENTRANCE AND SQUARE RECEPTION 09 / HILL HOUSE The communal spaces are yours to call home, whether you use them for working hard, meeting up, or just settling down with the papers.

The private roof terrace provides all residents with access to outdoor space. 10 / HILL HOUSE COMMUNAL SPACE ROOF TERRACE 11 / HILL HOUSE

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Every time you step into a Tower apartment you’ll be met with floor to ceiling views that look over London or take in the leafy greenery of Highgate Hill.

Each apartment has its own unique character. All are finished to the highest standards with timber flooring and contemporary German kitchens with integrated appliances. The south facing Tower living rooms have stunning views over London. 14 / HILL HOUSE THE TOWER THE TOWER 15 / HILL HOUSE Bathrooms with integrated storage, walk-in shower and porcelain floor tiles.

A bedroom with a view. Wake up to London outside your window. 16 / HILL HOUSE THE TOWER THE TOWER 17 / HILL HOUSE THE

18 / HILL HOUSE THE PODIUM PODIUM THE PODIUM 19 / HILL HOUSE

The Podium provides the best in modern city living with a mix of studio and one bed apartments. They’ve been carefully designed with bespoke joinery, high-quality finishes and contemporary German kitchens with integrated appliances.

Each podium apartment has a private balcony or a terrace accessed through full-height sliding doors, making sure everyone has their own piece of outdoor space. Living room inside and out, with private balconies.

Smartly designed bathrooms with walk-in showers and integrated storage. 20 / HILL HOUSE THE PODIUM THE PODIUM 21 / HILL HOUSE Clean kitchen design with integrated appliances and quartz worktops. 22 / HILL HOUSE THE PODIUM THE PODIUM 23 / HILL HOUSE Smartly designed corner kitchens with space to cook and eat.

Cleverly designed studios with clearly divided bedroom, living room and kitchen.

Bedrooms have combined drawers and wardrobes for maximum built-in storage. 24 / HILL HOUSE THE PODIUM THE PODIUM 25 / HILL HOUSE Each apartment has been thought through to make sure residents have everything they need.

At the same time, the apartments are designed to be neutral enough that it’s easy to quickly put your mark on the place. QUARTZ WORKTOP

Residents’ facilities Kitchens

26 / HILL HOUSE SPECIFICATION • 24 hour concierge • Contemporary kitchen units with SPECIFICATION 27 / HILL HOUSE • Fully glazed double-height entrance concealed cupboard door handles lobby with seating • Quartz worktops • Fully furnished private shared living space • Stainless steel sink and contemporary • Landscaped private rooftop terrace chrome mixer taps • Secure video entry and fob access to • Integrated appliances CHROME MIXERCHROME TAP

secure areas and individual apartments • Fridge / freezer • Secure post area with security • Integrated slim-line dishwasher controlled access • Integrated hob and oven • Secure bicycle storage • Integrated lighting and ventilation • Energy efficient lighting throughout • Washing machine / tumble dryer the building • Integrated waste and recycling bins • All apartments have individual sprinkler • Wooden flooring and fire detection systems with on-site monitoring and management CONCEALED HANDLES CONCEALED THE DETAILS Bedrooms

• Wooden flooring • Recessed blind box RAIN SHOWER HEAD • Stainless steel switches and sockets • Most apartments have wardrobes STUDIO WARDROBE

Reception rooms

• Wooden flooring • Integrated lighting • Satellite TV outlet point pre-wired for Virgin Bathrooms • Telephone outlet point and separate Broadband outlet • Contemporary bathroom suites • Dimmer switches • Vanity unit with integrated basin, concealed • Multi-point locking front door cupboards and integrated lighting • Secure video entry system • Walk-in shower with frameless glass screen, • Recessed blind box rain shower head, mixer and wand • Stainless steel switches and sockets • Porcelain floor and wall tiles PORCELAIN WALL TILES WALL PORCELAIN

28 / HILL HOUSE SPECIFICATION • Chrome ladder style heated towel rail SPECIFICATION 29 / HILL HOUSE INTEGRATED VANITY UNIT VANITY INTEGRATED WOODEN FLOORING WOODEN MIXER WAND AND THE THE

30 / HILL HOUSE THE ARCHITECTS ARCHITECTS: DEVELOPER: THE DEVELOPER 31 / HILL HOUSE

Across the UK, Hawkins Brown create places with Bode develop beautifully designed properties that personality and purpose that are well-made, well-used truly benefit the communities they’re part of. and well-loved. To date, they’ve built over £400 million of property “From the district to your front door, every single step across a wide range of industry sectors. Bode’s Winner of Practice of the Year 2017 of Hill House is important and has been thoroughly residential team have completed a number of AJ100 Awards thought through. It’s a building that will feel warm, ground-breaking developments in many and varied welcoming and neighbourly, right into your home. locations, providing everything from apartments Because these aren’t units, they’re homes. All unique for first-time buyers, spacious homes for families, in their own right.” through to luxury city residences.

Russell Brown Whatever the development, Bode approach each Architect and Founder project with an eye for detail, taking pride in the quality of everything they do. ON THE HILL 17 MINS WALK FROM HILL HOUSE 05 TO HIGHGATE VILLAGE AND THE FLASK

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UPPER 01 HOLLOWAY Meet your new neighbours – here’s our pick of the best JUNCTION ROAD WHITTINGTON PARK in the area.

DARTMOUTH PARK 01 02 03 04 02 ST JOHN’S TAVERN THEATRE OF WINE ARCHWAY MARKET RESURRECTION BOUTIQUE PAGE 04 PAGE 08 PAGE 12 PAGE 16 Landlord and painter Nic wears his heart Sip, swirl and sing the praises of regions Every Saturday for ten years, Stephanie Breathe new life into your wardrobe. on his sleeve, and his art on his walls. you’ll wish you’d have tasted sooner. The has been assembling some of the best Expert alterations and vintage curations A truly independent pub with wonderful Theatre of Wine is all about discovering the purveyors of fresh food and drink from from an ex-Nicole Fahri protégé. wine, beers and a great British menu. best wines you’d never heard of, all mixed across London. in with some tried and tested classics.

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THE FLASK BEAR + WOLF BREAD AND BEAN WATERLOW PARK ROAD PAGE 18 PAGE 22 PAGE 22 PAGE 24 Historic much-loved pub a short trip A winner of Time Out’s Love London Fabulous flat whites and more, right Just a few minutes’ walk from Hill House is TUFNELL up the hill in Highgate Village. Great all awards for two years running with opposite Hill House’s front door. Listed in a hidden emerald gem of a park. Look over PARK HIGHGATE ROAD year round with cosy bars and a famous open-topped sandwiches and Time Out’s guide to London’s best coffee. the whole of London and study the city’s 06 10 beer garden. top-notch coffee. everchanging backdrop from the quiet of 11 the rolling hilltops. 09

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FORTESS ROAD BRECKNOCK ROAD PAGE 32 PAGE 36 PAGE 38 PAGE 38 When two print fanatics were looking for A saloon bar with craft beer and Loaves, puddings and pastries, all Fresh juices, cracking brunches and an their dream location to set up a printing sourdough pizzas. The comedy venue baked on site or in their sister bakery in altogether great spot to spend a few press and shop, the narrow space of The downstairs attracts some of the biggest Stoke Newington. Take away, or perch hours whether you’re on bike or on foot. Corridor in Tufnell Park was the perfect names in London. at the counter. place to call home.

KENTISH TOWN With Highgate Village above you, Tufnell Park down the road and Archway right outside your front door, there’s plenty to be said for life On The Hill. We’ve picked our favourites, and you can find out more about them over the next few pages.

If you want to find out more 01 / ON THE HILL about living in Hill House, flip this brochure over and discover the building.

Brand and design by 17 HIGHGATE HILL N19 thatthing.com COMING INTO ITS ARCHWAY STATION ARCHWAY

02 / ON THE HILL ARCHWAY OWN ARCHWAY 03 / ON THE HILL Lively. Creative. Well-connected. Neighbourly. Just a few of the words used by Archway locals to describe the home they love.

And they’ve been adding many more to that list in recent years, And there are plenty of new additions to the area, too. as investment has seen the area’s public spaces transformed, local hidden gems polished up and a crowd of new cafés, restaurants, The Hill House project is redefining a hugely important part of Archway shops and people moving into this once undiscovered area. around the underground station. As well as places to live, it’s creating new retail space and a refurbished town square which forms the Hill Perhaps best known for its great transport links – it’s served by House entrance. Once the building is complete, the mall on which it the tube, the A1, and umpteen bus routes – Archway has recently sits will also be overhauled. There are even new ssssssswco-working enjoyed £12.6 million of TFL investment to help things flow even spaces planned at the rear of Hill House, so you can hop from home to more smoothly. The gyratory outside the station has been replaced office in seconds. by a beautiful pedestrianised space, which has integrated cycle lanes, hosts regular local events and is overlooked by the revamped All this plus quick access to central London, green spaces aplenty Archway Tavern – soon to reopen with a new focus on cocktails. on your doorstep and a tight-knit community eagerly welcoming new neighbours. The tube station and the nearby shopfronts have also had a facelift. And thanks to a £2 million council grant, many of the longstanding An exciting time for an area that’s well and truly coming into its own. independent businesses along the High Street have also been treated to startling renovations. From the smart new frontage of popular local Italian, Il Mio Mosaic, to the up-cycled-chic interior of charity shop, Second Chance, Archway’s enduring favourites have never

ARCHWAY TAVERN & PEDESTRIANISED & SQUARE TAVERN ARCHWAY looked better. 04 / ON THE HILL ST JOHN’S TAVERN

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ST JOHN’S TAVERN JOHN’S ST 05 / ON THE HILL THE ON / 05 Archway has undergone a restoration of its own, says Claude, who was the pub’s very first general manager. He eventually left to work abroad but the pull of London’s pub culture proved too strong and he returned to a neighbourhood transformed.

“When we first opened, there was nothing around here,” he says. Now the pub supports the area’s growing crowd of independent businesses. Mondays at St John’s are BYOB nights, for instance. But any bottles that customers bring must be bought at Theatre of Wine (see page 08).

“We’ve also got rid of our ties with the beer companies,” says Claude. This has allowed the pub to work with small London breweries like Hammerton and Hackney. “Independent breweries make better beers because they’re more passionate,” says Claude. “And it’s very

06 / ON THE HILL JOHN’S TAVERN ST important for us to work with local people.” ST JOHN’S TAVERN 07 / ON THE HILL

The locals return the favour, and then some. Weekend afternoons see them reading the papers over a pint, and on weeknights they grab post-work drinks and tapas (favourites include traditional Spanish patatas bravas or the more experimental British pig’s cheek). The restaurant, meanwhile, its French doors flung open onto a courtyard of diners sipping aperitifs, is rarely less than buzzing. Little wonder when it’s been roundly praised by London’s food critics.

“Our head chef is very proud of his British heritage,” says Claude. “He’s always trying to source the best produce available – produce that will be interesting for him to work with and for the customers to discover. We have a lot of people who come here four or five times a week, so we constantly readjust the food and wine. People who come here know we’re going to look after them.”

It’s that idea of being looked after, and of looking after others in return, that Claude loves most about British pub culture.

“The pub is a place of comfort,” he says. “It’s like a home. There’s nothing like the pub in the rest of Europe and what it represents is so important. It has a connection with the people. It has a connection with the area. It’s the last bastion of what community is all about.” 08 / ON THE HILL THEATRE OF WINE TO STAGE TO CELLAR CELLAR of Burgundy and Bordeaux are wines from places like Greece, like places from wines are Bordeaux and of Burgundy bottles the Alongside names. big usual your ‘stars’ aren’t the But best.” their look to them make here we’re directors the stage, on just “They’re says. he stars,” the are wines the tastings, our we do “When loves. great of his to one spotlight the relinquishing about was of wine world move into the whose actor Illsley, atrained by Daniel founded was it merchant, independent An ago. years seven opened it when Road to Junction addition a winning of Wine Theatre made that approach inclusive and innovative this It’s debate. lively the hence answers, wrong no are there Here, does. else love, even no-one if they’ll pairings food and wines choose can they so The aim is to discover which taste combinations each individual enjoys, soup. miso and Eton Mess mango sardines, pecorino, truffle-flecked wedges, lemon are Rosso, one other. Sitting alongside acidic Riesling, Fino salty and bitter Ciro with clash and they complement how and tastes five our but wine, just not exploring one – adifference with tasting wine They’re ataweekly discussing. and disagreeing of strangers cheers-ing, are and chatting crates, from agroup wine old made table along Around Kazakhstan, Georgia and Macedonia. and Kazakhstan, Georgia

a real to opportunity help people broaden their horizons.” discovering new things and were growing in confidence. It felt like in interested more getting were actually drinkers wine when a time “Mainstream wine sellers were becoming very unadventurous at astute decision. an to be out turned it but 2002, in opened branch Greenwich original Wine’s of Theatre when risky felt collection eclectic an such Offering says. he UK,” the in merchant other any than shops our in represented countries of wine-producing section cross greater havea “We probably exclusively. often import, to wines new finding and owners estate meeting trips, scouting regular on goes Daniel really like areas.” to champion up-and-coming we and rediscovered, being regions lost many so are There world. the over all wineries with we work so background, agood from comes and made honestly is good, tastes it that is about we care All wine. around snobbery and elitism of the to get rid wanted “We Daniel. explains ‘great’,” what’s question to is continually of Wine of Theatre vision “The

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THEATRE OF WINE OF THEATRE 09 / ON THE HILL THE ON / 09 Even the shop’s layout encourages exploration. Bottles are arranged by style rather than region, with friendly, handwritten tasting notes slung around their necks. If you like Burgundian Pinot Noir, head over to the light-style reds and you’ll also find a wine from Naoussa in Greece, made from the Xinomavro grape.

After the success of the first shop, Daniel was determined to find the perfect spot for their second. “We really took our time and looked Challenge your palate very widely in London,” says Daniel. It was Archway’s people that swung it for him. ACID Edoardo Miroglio Brut Zero NV, Thrace, Bulgaria, £18.00 “It’s a very interesting population,” he says. “Intelligent. Diverse. There’s a lot of creative people but also a lot of people who work The new bone-dry Cuvée of this sparkling wine is citrussy, chalky, reviving and – since it knocks Taittinger and Lanson in the city. Our customers are what make the shop.” for six – unbelievable value. Drink it with: Oysters In fact, Daniel sees an undeniable link between wines and communities, especially when it comes to giving a new one a go. SWEET Genaudieres Malvoisie Coteaux d’Ancenis 2016, “Not all wines are going to be easy to like the first time you have them,” Loire, France, £13.90 he says. “It’s like personalities you meet. You might start off thinking The local name for Pinot Gris, this coastal take on the they’re the most abrasive, offensive person. The next thing they’re your grape is much lighter than Alsace styles. It’s off-dry and best friend. When you first taste a new wine, you might not like it. But a delicate pink colour with yellow apple and enough zest sooner or later you find you can’t live without it.” to keep things fresh. Drink it with: Thai green curry

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10 / ON THE HILL OF WINE THEATRE Oikonomoy Sitia Dry White 2013, Crete, Greece, THEATRE OF WINE 11 / ON THE HILL £28.50

Ungrafted vines of Thrapsathiri and Vilana (Cretian specialities) are fermented with wild yeasts in old barrels to produce this wine of originality and exoticism with aromas of ginger and spice. Drink it with: Turbot

BITTER Cataldo Calabretta Ciro Rosso 2014, Calabria, Italy, £17.50

Gaglioppo is the main red grape of Calabria, here making a light-coloured red with mature, gamey flavours and big tannins that demand pairing. Drink it with: Dark and gristly meat like salami or steak

UNAMI Suha Punta Gracin Tirada Babic 2010, Primosten, Croatia, £22.60

From the idyllic peninsula of Primosten on the Dalmatian coast, this sweet and spicy red made from the indigenous Babic grape combines notes of tobacco and cigar box with creamy morello cherries. Drink it with: A Sunday roast 12 / ON THE HILL ARCHWAY MARKET

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PAPERBACKS tastes.” your and you get to they know and person the You get to expert. know –aproper it who’s chosen person to the speak and you’re what touch buying and see “And to actually have you time says. she need,” you got everything still it’s but compact and cosy “It’s charm. unique to its adds size its thinks Stephanie market, London’s not biggest certainly it’s while And bonus. acultural adding bookstall Word Street the the on with food, specialist is focus market’s –the Stephanie early,” too up laughs have to get don’t –“so traders us 10am-5pm from Saturday every Open here?’” amarket to bring great be it ‘wouldn’t of Archway. middle Ithought, the in right square, perfect-looking this spotted and here living Iwas ago “About years twelve explains. ever she since,” trading I’ve been then. markets love in with fell and ateenager as market Portobello from corner the around lived “I ever it since. managed has and ago years ten market the The woman behind this bustling gem is Stephanie Smith, who founded display. colourful most the market, the vegetable and second-hand bookstalls compete for of end atthe And Kent. in farm afamily from meat organic beside sit continent of the corner every from Cheeses salad. Greek homemade of zing the with clash hog roast of Wafts fennel-marinated cakes. loaves French towerdelicate over of floury Piles square. European leafy some in athome more look would that of stalls agaggle is Road, Holloway down proudly spilling House, Hill from walk A few minutes Park. Waterlow around result mirage –the of too one urban many sunny laps Archway upon Stumbling market feels like alittle an

ARCHWAY MARKET ARCHWAY 13 / ON THE HILL THE ON / 13 John Privett MEET WORD ON THE STREET The very first trader to join the market ten years ago, John has been a well-loved fixture ever since. His stall, Word on the Street, sprawls from its pitch, tables straining with YOUR close to 1,000 second-hand books. But forget digging through dusty piles of pulp to find the good stuff; John’s is an expertly curated collection. Beautiful hardback art books, classic literature and children’s favourites rub spines with cult Sci-fi, Man Booker Prize-winners and MARKET quirky folios. However obscure your tastes, John’s got a recommendation under his flat cap. An insatiable reader,

he’s been selling books on and off for most of his life, and JOHN, WORD ON THE STREET has not one, but two literature degrees. No wonder the locals call him The Pavement Professor. TRADERS

Jonida Kapetani YUM US Bringing a blast of Mediterranean sunshine to the market is Greek-born Jonida, whose stall, Yum Us, is a

Walking around on a Saturday afternoon, it’s clear that the traders and JONIDA, YUM US celebration of her country’s best eats. Having learned their regulars know each other very well indeed. They laugh, joke and hug to cook back home, she uses traditional recipes to make like old friends, and chat over coffee in chairs set up next to the stalls. vibrant Greek salads, warming moussaka and glistening stuffed peppers. But it’s her pies that have been pulling in But this warm welcome isn’t just reserved for long-time locals. regulars from across London since she joined the market five years ago. Bursting with Greek cheeses, vegetables “New people are moving into the area all the time”, explains Stephanie, and fistfuls of fresh herbs, their flaky filo pastry is a labour

14 / ON THE HILL MARKET ARCHWAY who sees Saturdays as an opportunity to make them feel at home. of love that sees Jonida rising at the crack of dawn every ARCHWAY MARKET 15 / ON THE HILL Saturday. Not that you’d know it. Her throaty laugh is “A marketplace is somewhere that people strike up friendships. forever ricocheting through the stalls, an uplifting descant to the market’s happy hubbub. They have conversations they wouldn’t have had otherwise because they’re both browsing the same books or tasting cheese together. Amandine Adolphe I see it all the time. It becomes an alternative family in many ways.” JACQUES ET LILLIE The grandchildren of bakers in south-west France, A market wouldn’t create this effect just anywhere, though; it’s down Amandine and her cousin Paul spent their childhood to Archway’s “special spirit,” says Stephanie. waking to the smell of fresh croissants, dipping Madeleines in their afternoon milk and having bad days “The people who live here feel very attached to the area and we’ve got soothed by grandma’s special coconut cake. As soon they could reach the kitchen worktop (standing on tiptoes way more than our fair share of people who are invested in making it on wobbly chairs) they started baking. And by the time STEPHANIE, MARKET FOUNDER a real neighbourhood,” she explains. “We call ourselves Archwegians they were teenagers, they spent every summer working but it’s difficult to say what a typical Archway person is because in the family business. Now they run Jacques et Lillie, a we have a proper mixture. That’s a lovely thing and makes it a very stall named after their grandparents, using their secret recipes. They make six types of cake – the grandparents interesting place to live. It’s authentic London.” are keeping the other recipes a secret for now – and each one is a marvel. Try Les Cannelés de Papi, a traditional As the traders pack up their stalls and locals from all walks of life say Bordelais pastry with a custard centre and, as ‘Papi’ their goodbyes for another week, Stephanie’s description of Archway insists, a crunchy caramelized crust. seems fitting for the market itself.

“The market and the area are similar,” she agrees. “It’s relationships, society, connection, conversation, observation. People mixing together ETAMANDINE, LILLIE JAQUES and talking with each other. It’s a creative act and it’s inspiring.”

“There’s all sort of dull things that you can do with your life,” she concludes with a grin. “Coming to Archway market certainly isn’t one of them.” A STITCH IN TIME

It’s one thing to find somebody in your local area who’s a dab hand with a sewing machine. It’s quite another to find an ex-Nicole Fahri protégé with a degree from the London College of Fashion and 25 years in the industry. Step up Turkish-born Yuksel Karaagac, who has been looking after Archway’s sartorial needs since 2007.

Resurrection Boutique, which Yuksel founded and has run ever since, is a three-minute meander from Hill House, occupying two adjacent shops on the new pedestrianised square (formerly 16 / ON THE HILL BOUTIQUE RESURRECTION RESURRECTION BOUTIQUE 17 / ON THE HILL Archway roundabout).

The left-hand door leads you into a treasure trove of vintage pieces. Flowing silk blouses in swirling colours, floral tea dresses, Levi’s denim, Vera Wang heels, beautiful leather jackets and retro suits fill the rails, alongside leather handbags designed and made by Yuksel herself.

If you fall in love with a piece that’s just an inch or two from perfect, head next door to the boutique’s workshop, where you can have it tailored to fit like a glove. There’s also an updating service for those pieces languishing at the back of your wardrobe, and bespoke tailoring and dressmaking if you’d like something made-to-measure. Yuksel is also a specialist in vintage restoration and can fix any priceless fabric you throw at her, from tapestries and upholstery to beadwork and linens. She even has the Debenhams’ Golden Star Award for wedding dress fitting and alterations.

But she’s also a forthright advocate for people giving it a go themselves, and the boutique hosts regular sewing classes for beginners and those looking to stretch themselves. You’ll leave proudly clutching something you’ve made yourself – whether it’s a simple cushion or a perfectly tailored shirt – and probably a couple of vintage pieces you couldn’t resist, too.

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COFFEE STOPS COFFEE 23 / ON THE HILL THE ON / 23 A GARDEN Less than 15 minutes walk from Hill House is historic Waterlow Park – 26-acres of open space, buzzing nature and community fun.

In springtime you’ll find the manicured borders at their most spectacular, and ducklings gingerly testing the two natural ponds. Summer sees the expansive lawns fill with picnickers and barbecuers. And in the colder months, couples cuddle on benches overlooking the city skyline, or head to the 16th-century Lauderdale House for tea and cake (there’s also a 24 / ON THE HILL PARK WATERLOW WATERLOW PARK 25 / ON THE HILL terrace for warmer days).

Rested and refuelled, it’s only a short wander past a pretty fountain and sundial to the Kitchen Garden. Enclosed by yew hedges and wildflower borders, and overlooked by the huge green-patinated copper dome of St Joseph’s church, it’s as useful as it is beautiful. In raised beds made from railways sleepers, a riot of fruit and vegetables planted by local groups fight for space. Better get your name on that waiting list now. FOR ALL 26 / ON THE HILL PARK WATERLOW WATERLOW PARK 27 / ON THE HILL

Waterlow’s ponds originate from the natural springs below it.

Lots of the garden’s shrubs, plants and borders are lovingly maintained by The Friends of Waterlow. There’s also the Garden Gym combining workouts and gardening in one go. 28 / ON THE HILL PARK WATERLOW WATERLOW PARK 29 / ON THE HILL

The Kitchen Garden gives locals a place to grow their own.

The park is right next to Highgate Cemetery with views over the famous avenues and architecture. TAKE A WANDER

Fancy giving your legs a weekend stretch? NORTH HILL

Whether you’re after a foodie morning at a market, CLAREMONT ROAD AVENUE ROAD

an afternoon of historical discovery, or just a good BROADLANDS ROAD

blast of fresh air among the wilds of nature, you’ll ARCHWAY ROAD STANHOPE ROAD 08 PARKLAND find it all a short wander from your door. WALK 02

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TO HIGHGATE CEMETERY TO PARLIAMENT HILL SWAIN’S LANE WHITTINGTON JUNCTION ROAD 15 MINS WALK FARMERS’ MARKET DARTMOUTH PARK HOLLOWAY ROAD ST ALBANS ROAD PARK An amble through Waterlow Park brings 27 MINS WALK you this Victorian masterpiece. In the Two treats in one, this walk takes you East cemetery, where famous residents across the peaceful green expanse of DARTMOUTH PARK HILL include Karl Marx, visitors can pay a small Parliament Hill before depositing you 06 CROFTDOWN ROAD entrance fee to wander freely, while access at a lovely, lively farmers’ market (open PARLIAMENT HILL to the West cemetery – its jaw-dropping Saturdays 10am-2pm). Browse over 50 FARMERS’ MARKET

architecture hidden amongst atmospheric stalls of food, drink, flowers and plants, E HEATH ROAD woodland – is via an excellent guided tour. while listening to live music. There’s even a highly Instagrammable dog crèche.

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HIGHGATE ROAD Wander down Holloway Road to this Weaving leafy calm through the capital’s perfect little park, grabbing a coffee from bustle, this 4.5 mile pedestrianised trail MANSFIELD ROAD Spoke and a pastry from Archway Market follows the old railway route that ran HAMPSTEAD GOSPEL FORTESS ROAD on the way. A real community hub, it’s a from Park to Alexandra Palace. HEATH OAK PRIMROSE HILL great spot to meet other locals while you London’s longest Local Nature Reserve, 53 MINS WALK get your hit of fresh air or burn off your it’s home to over 200 species of wildflower FROM HILL HOUSE breakfast in the outdoor gym. and a veritable menagerie of animals, from POND STREET butterflies and birds to hedgehogs and deer. All walking times estimated using googlemaps.co.uk from Hill House. 32 / ON THE HILL HARRINGTON & SQUIRES

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DRINKING SPOTS DRINKING 37 / ON THE HILL THE ON / 37 THE SPOKE THE SPOKE GO FOR THE HEALTHY OPTION. REALLY. It might sound too wholesome to hit the brunch sweet spot but Polly’s Porridge is The Spoke’s secret weapon. Made with whole milk, sugar and a dash of double cream, and topped with cinnamon, juicy berries and almond flakes, it might just be the most comforting thing your tummy’s ever tried.

THE SPENCE BAKERY

THE SPENCE BAKERY SPENCE THE LIKE BACK IN THE DAY, BUT BETTER Most childhood treats seem to get smaller as we get older. Not at The Spence Bakery. Try their iced buns. Twice the LAZY size of anything you’ll have had as a kid and with a layer of icing your mum never would have okayed, they make for a very grown-up trip down memory lane. SUNDAYS

After a relaxed evening at The Flask or a night dancing in Aces and Eights, you’ll be in need of a little Sunday morning sustenance. You might even be require a full-on rescue-by- brunch operation. Either way, Archway won’t leave you hungry. 38 / ON THE HILL BRUNCH AND BREAKFAST BRUNCH AND BREAKFAST 39 / ON THE HILL THE SPOKE THE SPENCE BAKERY Head down the Holloway Road past Archway If you’re looking for something smaller and Farmers’ Market (See page 12) for a hearty sweeter, or perhaps a rustic loaf for your own brunch in cool but cosy surroundings. As homemade brunch, get down to this cute little its name would suggest, The Spoke is bike- bakery on Fortess Road. The little sister to friendly and you’ll find various nods to the a flagship branch in Stoke Newington, it has two-wheeled pastime around the place. But puds and pastries to suit all tastes. There are the space’s main attraction is its high ceilings oozing chocolate chip cookies (which you’ll and huge windows, thanks to the building’s often see being made behind the counter) original incarnation as a Victorian pub. The hefty slabs of brioche and butter pudding, brunch menu, which is served until 4pm and delicate little Russian teacakes – every day has all the favourites – from chillied otherwise known as buttery, crumbling avocado on sourdough toast and scrambled hazelnut shortbread. The bread shelves eggs with smoked salmon, to French toast are filled with dark ryes, golden pain de with fresh fruit and an epic Full English. And campagnes and crusty sourdough. since it’s owned by the couple responsible for Bread and Bean, the coffee is seriously good. If you’re not in a rush, try and grab a seat at the small counter in the window – the perfect place for a bit of lazy people watching.