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Searching for that perfect blend of leafy village life and outdoors lifestyle while never letting go of London? Then the borough of Enfield and its range of lovely localities should be a serious contender for your next move Enfield HOT spot
1 Beautiful country parks 2 Stunning period homes 3 Pretty London villages 4 Great shopping facilities 5 Fantastic central London travel connections 5 REASONS WE LOVE… ENFIELD
UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
OUT AND ABOUT Within the borough’s towns and parks, you can take your pick from quaint villages with farmers' markets, long country walks, museum visits, water sports or urban shopping trips. Winchmore Hill, complete with a traditional village green, deli, cafe, pub and artisan cafes, is an upmarket enclave that's a popular choice for laid-back outings. The King’s Head is a favourite for Sunday lunches, while coffee connoisseurs love Hopper and Bean. Try a hearty breakfast at Huddle Caffe and walk off the weekend at pretty Groveland’s Park and Gardens. Family friendly days out are easy to come by in the borough.Whitewebbs Museum of Transport, housed in a Victorian water pumping station, has a fine selection of vehicles as well as memorabilia, models and toys, London buses and model railway. Stunning Forty Hall is a must-visit stately home in the north of the borough. The beautiful Grade I listed Jacobean manor house sits within historic parkland and has a
which are listed buildings. These charming homes, along with park and river views, help create the village feel this part of town is favoured for. The many wide, tree-lined streets in the area also give rise to plenty of well-sized family homes, including around Grange Park and the Forty Hall estate. As with any part of London, property is varied and interesting, with new build developments, low-rise 1960s apartment blocks and Victorian terraces blending seamlessly. En eld has the seventh highest population of the London boroughs, and its residents represent a wide range of cultures and nationalities. There are large Greek and Turkish communities; in fact 25% of all Turkish Cypriots in England and Wales live in En eld. Popular residential areas include En eld Town itself – liked for its vibrancy and convenience;
The north London borough of En eld is one with huge family appeal: a buzzing corner of the capital that offers a smaller town feel, two beautiful country parks, vast forest close by, popular museums and intriguing architecture. It’s an out-of-town delight, but with tube and Overground connections to the city centre in as little as 25 minutes. It’s a borough offering town and country lifestyles, and one with a range of new developments – opening up the area to young professionals and families looking for a balanced lifestyle; or a quieter and more affordable alternative to areas such as Seven Sisters, Crouch End and Finchley. En eld Town, at the centre of the borough, is home to a comprehensive high street and a great offering of facilities, and residents can also choose from a range of London’s favourite localities – including Winchmore Hill – for weekend strolls, cafe mornings and evenings out. Meanwhile, the 413 acres of beautiful Trent Country Park, nearby Whitewebbs Park, along with access to rolling countryside, satis es the need for open green space. There are several notable pockets of historic and interesting properties close to the town centre. The conservation area along Chase Side and Gentleman’s Row features plenty of pleasing 16-19th century properties, many of
Southgate – close to the parklands; and Bush Hill Park and Winchmore Hill – both known for their strong sense of community and opportunities to enjoy a peaceful suburban lifestyle.
programme of events throughout the year. In Bush Hill
Park, locals love Stanton’s coffee
house, run by local brothers with a passion for their craft. For a cosy evening with
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