Fortis Green is a haven for large period houses, many with several bedrooms and spacious gardens. Proximity to highly sought-after school places pushes prices in the area up a little but for families looking to spread out the area’s a winner.

Ham & High: Midhurst AvenueMidhurst Avenue (Image: Archant)

Fortis Green Road, N10, £1,799,950

This end of terrace five-bedroom family home has plenty of period character, with wood floors and a generous open plan living and dining area.

Space is abundant, with loft storage and a utility room among the amenities.

The property also benefits from a private garden with patio.

Ham & High: dining room fortis greendining room fortis green (Image: Archant)

Anscombe and Ringland

Midhurst Avenue, N10, £1,700,000

A four-bedroom terraced house with open plan living mixing contemporary interior and period features.

Rooms are spacious and light-filled and the property backs on to a large garden.

Ham & High: Midhurst Avenue gardenMidhurst Avenue garden (Image: Archant)

This family home is near prized local schools Tetherdown and Fortismere and local transport links.

Hamptons International

Fortis Green Road, N2, £335,000

A one-bedroom basement flat in a Victorian terrace with a well proportioned reception room.

Ham & High: Fortis Green flatFortis Green flat (Image: Archant)

The clever layout maximises space and there is plenty of storage in the large bedroom.

The property benefits from a modern fitted kitchen and is in a peaceful area a stone’s throw from the transport links on East Finchley High Street, as well as the North Circular and M1 motorway.

Martyn Gerrard