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Featuring charm and character across its two floors, this lovely
one bedroom duplex garden flat in a former Victorian schoolhouse
feels light, welcoming and incredibly special. Originally
constructed in 1848 and serving as The Drapers College for Boys in
the Late Victorian period, the Grade II listed building was
redesigned in 1998 to become Old School Court.
Situated near excellent transport links, independent coffee
shops, pubs, and restaurants, the peaceful, well maintained gated
development offers an oasis of calm with a real community spirit.
The schoolhouse is set behind original cast iron gates and greets
you with a fantastic London stock brick frontage finished by a
gabled roof, detailed stone arched windows, a weathervane topped
turret, and a grand entrance porch.
Arriving through the main double doors into the wide communal
hallway, walk past a sweeping staircase to reach your private front
door on the ground floor of the right hand wing. Inside, the
impressive open plan living space is flooded with natural light
from a tall double sash window with garden views. White walls and
panelling to the incredibly high ceiling give it an airy, almost
loft like feel. Original tongue and groove panelling around the
room echoes that on the ceiling, and richly hued original
floorboards underfoot bring warmth.
The original features are complemented by the simple, clean
lines of the modern kitchen, installed in 2021. Matt white slab
fronted units are brought to life by a fabulous Diespeker terrazzo
quartz worktop, which is complemented by a white tiled splashback
with contrasting dark grout.
There is a large Belfast ceramic sink by Shaws of Darwen with a
black mixer tap, a Bertazzoni Master range cooker with a four ring
gas hob, an integrated dishwasher and washing machine, and a
freestanding fridge freezer which could stay. The boiler is also
housed to one side.
Other details include plenty of useful open shelving, peg style
hooks, and a Verner Panton flowerpot pendant light in Beige Red.
Beyond, a column style radiator warms a living area with ample
space for separate working, dining and relaxation zones.
Framed by baton style bannisters, matt black painted stairs lead
down to green painted floorboards, which flow throughout the lower
ground floor. These add a pop of colour to the white walls and
provide a visual link with the greenery outside.
Ahead, youll find a brilliantly useful walk in wardrobe,
currently used as a home office and crafting space.
Before entering the bathroom, youll notice a built in airing
cupboard offering practical storage space. Continuing into the
room, white wall tiles pair with monochrome chequerboard floor
tiles, backdropping a bath with a telephone style shower, a
pedestal basin with traditional chrome taps and a close coupled
loo.
The bedroom is beyond a calm and private space looking out onto
the garden through French doors fitted with white wooden Venetian
blinds. Further tongue and groove panelling encircles the white
walls in a nod to that seen upstairs. Theres also a central pendant
light, a modern radiator, and a roomy double built in wardrobe.
Outside, the split level private garden extends to over 17ft and
enjoys the morning and evening sun for several hours each day. From
the bedroom, a private slabbed patio has space for pot plants and
seating and a matt black storage shed.
Stairs lead to the upper section, where stepping stones invite
you through a leafy oasis planted with St Johns wort, ferns,
Japanese acers, evergreen honeysuckle, campanula, poppies,
foxgloves, euphorbia, laurel and pieris; many of which change
colour with the seasons.
In addition, the quiet, well maintained communal courtyard at
the rear of the schoolhouse brings neighbours together. It is
dotted with passionflower and blossoming trees, communal herb and
vegetable gardens and a barbecue area. Through tall, electric
gates, a large car park wraps around the main building and comes
with an off road allocated parking space.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNER
Old School Court is a special building, and visitors always
remark that it must have been a happy school. I love buildings with
history and character, and its a little oasis tucked away. This was
my first home, and now, after 20 years, its sad to say goodbye, but
I‘m sure whoever takes over will love it and feel as much at home
as I have.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Drapers Road is ideally situated in a thriving neighbourhood,
with newly emerging establishments alongside well established pubs,
bars and restaurants. The current owner recommends the cosy High
Cross pub at the end of the road, which does a great Sunday roast,
and The Beehive, with its large beer garden, friendly staff, and a
great atmosphere on match days, which is a five minute walk.
Other local favourites include The Palm; the Bluecoats; Table 13
and Mother Kelly‘s, along with True Craft on West Green Road for
fantastic pizza; Pasero restaurant for small plates and cocktails;
Chuku‘s for Nigerian tapas; and With Milk around a 10 minute walk
serving amazing coffee roasted by Perky Blenders. A new independent
cinema is also planned for the area.
Tottenham Marshes is nearby and ideal for running, cycling or
dog walks. From here, you can also walk to the canal at Tottenham
Hale about 15 mins and along to Hackney Marshes via Stoke
Newington.
Well connected for transport, the Tottenham Hale and Seven
Sisters Underground stations on the Victoria line are just a 15 and
16 minute walk away, respectively, whizzing you into central London
within 15 minutes. Alternatively, Bruce Grove station is 7 minutes
on foot, taking you to London Liverpool St in just over 20
minutes.
While getting to cultural hotspots is easy, if you‘re looking
for local entertainment, Stoke Newington and Islington are a short
bus ride away. Youre also just 20 minutes from Dalston, Hackney,
London Fields, and the thriving scene around Mare Street.
Nearby schools include Bruce Grove Primary 8 mins and The
Mulberry Primary School 12 mins , both Ofsted rated Good, and
Harris Academy Tottenham 14 mins , an Outstanding‘ rated
secondary.
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