Vineries Bank, Mill Hill Village, London NW7

Property Description

Ref/JD0093 - Chain Free - Spacious Living  & Scenic Views- Impressive four-bedroom, two-bathroom family home featuring large rooms throughout with a fabulous rear garden and an attractive front garden, a terrace with breathtaking views of Arrandene Open Space, a large driveway, an integral garage is situated conveniently in this tree-lined cul-de-sac in the heart of Mill Hill Village. A rare opportunity for families who want to live in very close proximity to the sought-after Mill Hill International School or a short walk away from Mill Hill School, Belmont Prep Secondary and St Vincent and Goodwyn Primary schools. Surrounded by excellent transport links, the property is within easy reach of Mill Hill East tube station (Northern Line), the Thameslink Overground Station in Mill Hill Broadway and the amenities the area has to offer. Perfect for families who are seeking to enjoy grand living in a unique blend of countryside charm and city convenience offered by the Mill Hill Conservation Area.

Nestled in this peaceful cul-de-sac in a semi-rural setting alongside four other similar homes, this remarkable residence provides side access to the garden and parking for several cars at the front. It also has a generous, secure garage that could be utilized for storage or integrated into the house as additional living space if desired. With the potential to extend at the back and to convert the loft (STPP), this semi-detached house offers generous accommodation which would be ideal for a growing family.

The covered entrance porch creates a welcoming entry to this spacious home, which is arranged over three floors. A wood-panelled ceiling, complemented by the Arts and Crafts-style staircase, continues on the ground floor and raised ground floor, setting the character of the residence. 

The delightful open-plan reception room, inspired by the classical setting, provides an abundance of relaxing atmosphere.  The large glass doors fill the room with light and enhance the sense of space, blending the indoors with the beautiful garden. The south-facing garden is absolutely charming with exotic trees and lush greenery, while the versatile patio is sectioned for dining, lounging, or gardening - perfect for family enjoyment and outdoor comfort.

The ground floor layout further benefits from ample storage, access to the garage and guest WC. 

There is a separate kitchen- breakfast room adjacent to a sun-drenched dining room with balcony/terrace access, on the raised ground floor. The fully-fitted kitchen, originally styled and fitted by Smallbone of Devizes is spacious and features an eat-in table with sufficient space to seat a family. It is also linked to the dining room by a convenient serving hatch. The dining room is one of the most charming rooms in the house. The owners can enjoy dining there or sitting out on the terrace with a morning coffee or refreshment on a warm summer evening. This provides a perfect spot to look over the skyline and enjoy the beautiful views of Arrandene Open Space and its rolling acres of green belt as it changes through the seasons. A wonderful way to relax, unwind or entertain. 

The family home further comprises 4 large double bedrooms (one with ensuite), all double-glazed and with fully-fitted wardrobes, a spacious family bathroom and a utility room on the upper floors. The master bedroom is very generous and bright with a fully tiled ensuite. It is beside a guest bedroom that can also be used as a sitting room or large study. The other 2 bedrooms on the top floor are also very generous with space and enjoy scenic views.

With scope to extend (STPP) further, as well as the four bedrooms, open-plan reception room, separate kitchen, dining room with balcony/ terrace, and attractive garden, this house offers everything one could possibly want to serve a busy lifestyle. Perfect for families who will appreciate the spacious bedrooms and ideal for those seeking comfort and relaxation. 

Given the superb location and very low turnover of properties in this highly desirable cul-de-sac, this provides an opportunity not to be missed!

Location - Best Roads in Mill Hill

Uphill Road, Nan Clark’s Lane, Milespit Hill, The Reddings, Goodwyn Avenue and The Ridgeway are regarded as some of the most desirable, highest-valued and scenic roads in Mill Hill. Vineries Bank, being a cul-de-sac situated off Milespit Hill and located in the heart of Mill Hill Village, is in this prime location.

History of Mill Hill Village

The old village of Mill Hill which sits along a narrow ridge (and not surprisingly, on a road called The Ridgeway) looks north-east over open countryside. The Ridgeway became increasingly important as an alternative to the Edgware Road as a means of travelling north out of London.

A number of inns and public houses were opened to serve travellers. Many, like the King's Head and the Angel, have now disappeared. At the end of the 18th century, Mill Hill had many more inns than was usual in a settlement of its size.

There have been a number of famous and important residents of Mill Hill Village. Successors to the earlier private mansions of wealthy Londoners were attracted to Mill Hill by the fine views. These include Peter Collinson, the botanist, who lived at Ridgeway House until his death in 1767, and James Murray, one of the compilers of the New English Dictionary, who lived at Sunnyside on Hammers Lane, the abolitionist William Wilberforce at Highwood Hill, and his friend Stamford Raffles  (the founder of Singapore in the 1820s) at Hendon Park. 

By the 1820s Mill Hill's population had risen significantly around what is now the High Street and there were even a handful of shops.

After World War Two the establishment of the green belt restricted the use of land in Mill Hill Village and along the Folly Valley between Mill Hill and Totteridge. Mill Hill has a number of interesting and mixed buildings as a result. Among the old, you’ll find Georgian houses and weatherboard cottages in and around The Ridgeway and Milespit Hill; large detached 1920s mansions around Uphill Road; and semi-detached 20s Victorian and Edwardian houses and terraces around The Broadway, Mill Hill Park, and the aptly named ‘Poets Corner’ (Shakespeare Road, Milton Road, Byron Road, etc.). Then at the bottom of the hill between the A1 and the M1, Mill Hill Broadway is bustling with a café lifestyle, restaurants, and boutique shops among surrounding roads of neat 1930s semi-detached houses and new developments. 

Mill Hill Conservation Area and Schools

The Mill Hill Conservation Area covers approximately 152 hectares of land at Mill Hill towards the northwest corner of the Borough. It looks in both directions over green belt countryside, from Burtonhole Lane to the southeast and Marsh Lane to the north.

The Mill Hill conservation area includes a scattering of institutional buildings and houses strung out for a mile along the high ground of The Ridgeway. There are approximately 260 houses comprising brick and weatherboard cottages typical of rural Middlesex interspersed with a large number of rambling institutional buildings. A surprising number of these older buildings remain embedded in these later complexes e.g. Littleberries, which now forms part of St Vincent’s, and Belmont House which forms part of Belmont School.

In 1807 Mill Hill School was established for the children of non-conformists at Ridgeway House, formerly the home of the Nicolls, an important local family. The school was the first of a number of large institutions, such as schools and convents, to exploit the large houses.

The Mount School was founded in 1925 in Highgate and merged with Mill Hill School in 2014 when it was renamed Mill Hill International.