Property in Crouch Hill is still less pricey than near neighbours Islington and Crouch End due to its distance from the tube and slightly more rough and ready appeal. Get in quick though as it’s heading rapidly upmarket

Perth Road, N4, £1,325,000

A four-bedroom Victorian property with oak floors, original and restored ceiling moulds, dado rails, tiled floors, fireplaces and a contemporary rear extension, with an attractive garden accessed through bi-fold doors.

Tatlers

Stapleton Park Road, N4, £975,000

The architect-developer of this four-bedroom house, one of a pair, has made inventive use of an awkward plot on a roundabout overlooking the train tracks. The stylishly finished interior has a distinctive layout providing extensive living space over seven half-levels.

Hobarts

Upper Tollington Park, N4, £1,200,000

This distinctive, Gothic Revival house has been decorated in a characterful, yet tasteful, style, accentuating the pretty period features. Four bedrooms, a flexible layout and an attractive garden help to make this an ideal family home in a convenient location.

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