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What we found…
THE QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD THE CONVENIENCE KING
Cassia Oakwood, N14
Meridian One En eld, north London
This month FTB goes on the hunt with Marco and Justin Wilson-Agnietto who are looking for a one bedroom apartment in Enfield, north London or surrounding areas
These one to three bedroom apartments and duplexes offer a well-rounded London lifestyle. The contemporary homes lie within walking distance of great rail links (25 minutes to Euston from Meridian Water station) as well as supermarkets, well-equipped high streets, green spaces and amenities. The properties are arranged around a private central courtyard with seating and a play area, while inside, the apartments are bright and modern with open- plan living areas, tiled bathrooms, en suites in larger properties and large windows for optimal light.
Known for its leafy feel, quality parks and good schools, desirable Oakwood offers a peaceful location just a 30-minute tube ride from central London. The one and two bedroom apartments available are bright and spacious, with private outdoor space and communal gardens to enjoy. Chase Side high street is a short stroll, while nearby Barnet is great for theatre, cinema and a good choice of eateries. The homes here have a Georgian in uence, with stylish and contemporary open-plan interiors. All apartments feature private outdoor space.
PROFILE
Names Marco (34) and Justin (44) Wilson-Agnietto Occupations Hairdresser; Administration Manager Maximum budget £200,000 Requirements An apartment with one or two bedrooms, a balcony or shared gardens, good transport links to central London and some lively areas nearby
What they wanted…
We are looking for a beautiful home that we can call ours. We’ve been living in house shares for too long and though we’ve had some amazing times living with friends and loving London, we’re desperate for our own space. We love the idea of a modern apartment and can’t wait to look around and see what’s on offer in our price range. Marco works mostly in Hackney, so he’d like an easy commute to work, and I work from home mostly, so am really quite exible. We have an active social life and don’t want to give that up or make it too dif cult by moving to a remote area – but are also really hoping to nd somewhere where we can create a calm and tranquil retreat where we really feel we can put down some roots. I have a lump sum from a redundancy a few years ago that we’ve been adding savings to with the view to saving a deposit. We nally have enough to look with the intent to buy!”
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*Based on a 30% share of the full market value of £350,000
*Based on a 25% share of the full market value of £350,000
What they thought…
This looks like a lovely development – we love the idea of the central gardens and the large, corner balconies that would be perfect for enjoying morning coffee and sundown drinks. This is a good location, so close to the station, and there are lots of amenities and things to do at the weekend close by; plenty of things to explore. It would be so convenient for Marco to get to work from here; he’s not great at early mornings, so having the station so close would be genius for him!”
We have friends in nearby Cockfosters and Southgate – and we think this looks like a really nice part of north London. The transport links to central London look great from here – there’s a choice of tube stations within walking distance. And there’s a lot of green space – we do love Trent Park, it is huge and would be great for jogging and summer walks, and we may even get the rescue dog we’ve been hoping for. The development itself is super stylish, and the fact that there’s parking is a big bonus.”
16 First Time Buyer February/March 2025
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