48 totteridge common london 48 totteridge common london 1 48 totteridge common, london an exceptional new mansion house a unique opportunity in this exclusive conservation area magnificent double height entrance hall 200 metre road frontage 4 Main Reception Rooms 5 Bedroom suites lift to all floors separate 2 Bedroom staff accommodation commercial/staff kitchen 14 seat Cinema & bar Swimming Pool & Steam Room wine cellar Gymnasium & games room Study/studio room 2 secure gated entrances sweeping tree lined main drive integral Garaging for 4 vehicles plus additional garage Landscaped grounds of 3 acres 3 totteridge 4 london’s country retreat Totteridge village is a rare oasis of rural tranquillity within London. This leafy English landscape with its common, village green, ponds and idyllic rural walks was in earlier times the hunting grounds of royalty. Now it is home to famous and discerning residents who appreciate its perfect combination of country charm and proximity to central London. This is country living at its best without leaving town. As its name suggests, Totteridge lies on a ridge between the valleys of the Dollis Brook and Folly Brook with spectacular views over London. In past centuries the surrounding meadowlands provided rich grazing for local livestock and the hay to feed London’s horses. Many of these beautiful meadows are still in evidence today. Gentlemen farmers grew wealthy providing for London’s needs and used their profits to create several notable estates with elegant manors set in their own parklands. With the coming of the railway in 1872 graceful Victorian and Edwardian mansion houses were built around the old village. A number of the mansion houses, which are now so sought after, are a legacy of those times. In 1940 the London Underground reached Totteridge connecting the country to the heart of the city in around 30 minutes. Yet fortunately Totteridge’s rural charm was preserved by the Town and Country Planning Act which created the ‘Green Belt’, protecting residents by limiting London’s urban expansion into the surrounding countryside. Today, Totteridge Common lies in a Conservation Area surrounded by meadows and woodland and close to the Totteridge Fields Nature Reserve. To the east lies the village green, St Andrew’s Church and the picturesque village pub. The cricket, tennis and nearby golf club complete the picture of a perfect English village. 5 location is everything As many celebrities have discovered this discreetly affluent neighbourhood within easy reach of the City and West End is the ideal place to live, play and raise a family. Totteridge is delightfully green and leafy and provides wonderful recreation and sports amenities, together with a wide selection of shops and restaurants nearby. The charming home ground and clubhouse of Totteridge Millhillians Cricket Club, one of North London’s top cricket clubs is on the village green. Close by is Totteridge Tennis Club with floodlit hard and clay courts, while Oakleigh Park Lawn Tennis and Squash Club offers tennis, squash, a gym and indoor swimming pool. For horse-riders, there are equestrian and carriage driving centres and stables in the vicinity. Golfers can take their pick from a number of nearby golf clubs with beautifully appointed clubhouses. Nearest is the South Herts Golf Club, set in 150 acres of undulating parkland. Also close by is the North Middlesex Golf Club with its elegant 19th century clubhouse overlooking the 18th green. A ten minute car drive reaches Finchley Golf Club with its fast and pristine greens. For shopping, the area is home to some of the best high street stores, such as Waitrose and Marks & Spencer, together with a selection of independent shops that include an excellent butcher in New Barnet and florist by Totteridge and Whetstone underground station. Brent Cross shopping centre is a short drive away. A host of restaurants, bistros, bars and gastro-pubs pubs serve the area, with influences ranging from mediterranean to South American. Totteridge has its own characterful dining pubs, the Orange Tree and the Rising Sun. Within easy reach are some of the best private and state schools in Britain including Harrow School, Haberdashers Aske School, Mill Hill School and its preparatory school Belmont, North London Collegiate, Henrietta Barnett School, Highgate School, University College School (UCS), Aldenham School, Queen Elizabeth Boys School, Channing School and Immanuel College. Access to the City and the West End is via mainline and underground train services . Totteridge & Whetstone underground station on the Northern Line reaches central London in around 30 minutes, while trains from Oakleigh Park and New Barnet stations arrive at Moorgate in similar time. By road the A1 and national motorway network, including the M1 and M25, are easily reached. 6 the world’s best shopping and entertainment in your town London is spread out before you. The West End, the shopping, the theatres, restaurants, museums and art galleries are but a short distance away. The shopping opportunities are endless. Take a trip to Knightsbridge and you’ll find Harrods, the world’s most famous department store, and the chic couture shops of Sloane Street. Continue onwards to the heart of Chelsea and browse the fashion boutiques in the King’s Road. Oxford Street offers Selfridges, a department store of international repute. From there a walk down Bond Street reveals the top designer labels, fine art and antiques, fabulous jewellery and luxury goods, and retailers with proud heritages that include Asprey, holders of the Royal Warrant since Queen Victoria’s reign. The West End theatres provide a wonderful opportunity to see some of the best shows in town. The West End is the largest theatre district in the world, with many major international stars treading the boards night after night. No other city can boast the same variety and quality of theatrical performances. Whether before or after the theatre, eating out in London is one of the greatest pleasures. The capital has the most diverse cuisine in Europe and is close to rivalling Paris for Michelin stars. At the most recent count the city has sixty Michelin starred restaurants, including four with the ultimate accolade of three stars. London also has more popular museums and art galleries than any other city in the world. Some like the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria & Albert Museum, the Natural History and Science Museums were founded in the Georgian and Victorian eras. The new arrivals, such as the Tate Modern, the Royal Festival Hall and the National Theatre lie along the vibrant South Bank, now connected to the north bank and St Paul’s Cathedral by walking over the Millennium Bridge. Whether you prefer renaissance or modern art, musicals or Shakespearian theatre, Chinese, fusion or European cuisine, there’s no better place to find it than London. 9 modern living-classic proportions 48 Totteridge Common is a meticulously designed new Mansion house standing in over three acres of its own beautiful landscaped grounds by Totteridge Common. Built in the Italianate style, It has been lovingly crafted to create a home of classic proportions with all the amenities for modern living. Exquisite external detailing, interior craftsmanship and an exceptional finish is evident throughout the property. The grounds are beautifully landscaped to create three separate areas of lawn and woodland. The front drive sweeps through an avenue of trees and the second entrance drive leads to garaging for four cars with covered access into the house, above which is the self-contained two bedroom staff accommodation. There is an additional garage and store area above. The house extends over some 15,000 square feet. The entrance leads into an impressive double-height entrance hall with a sweeping staircase that is naturally lit by tall south-facing windows. The family room, drawing room, formal dining room and library lead off the entrance hall and are wonderfully spacious and well-proportioned. The kitchen, superbly specified provides the perfect space for informal family dining. Superb leisure facilities include a swimming pool with twin swim jets, and a steam room and changing room en suite. The gym and games room complete the sports facilities. The lower ground floor is dedicated to entertainment with a state of the art cinema and a cocktail bar. The adjacent wine cellar, is the perfect repose for wine connoisseurs. On the first floor there is an exceptionally spacious master bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, and four further bedrooms with full ensuite facilities. The second floor accommodates a study/studio and views from the Italianate tower. 11 48 totteridge common 12 48 totteridge common 14 48 totteridge common 19 48 totteridge common 22 48 totteridge common lower ground floor plans and dimensions Media Wine Cellar Cinema Bar Tasting Area Lift Staff Kitchen Clk Store Plant Room Cinema 8.23 x 6.79m (27’0” x 22’3”) Cinema Bar Area 3.40 x 2.00m (11’2” x 6’7”) Wine Cellar & Tasting room 6.30 x 5.23m (20’8” x 17’2”) Staff Kitchen 6.49 x 3.29m (21’4” x 10’10”) 24 48 totteridge common ground floor plans and dimensions External Terrace Garage Family Room Kitchen Drawing Room Clks Steam Room Library Formal Dining Room Lift Pool Pool Room Changing Room Dining Room Clks Bar Coats Gym Entrance Hall Games Room Entrance Hall 11.71 x 5.46m (38’5” x 17’11”) Pool Room 11.94 x 8.32m (39’2” x 27’4”) Drawing Room 11.21 x 6.65m (36’9” x 21’10”) Swimming Pool 10.00 x 4.50m (32’10” x 14’9”)