2 bed flat for sale

Pages Lane, London N10

Morning arrives gently through the wide windows of the main bedroom. There are leaves moving beyond the glass, a stretch of lawn below, and none of the traffic one expects to find outside a London flat. The bathroom is bright and warm with timber and brass, and by the time the kettle boils in the deep green kitchen, the day has begun without ever feeling hurried.

During the week, the second bedroom sometimes takes on the day’s work. A laptop is opened, the door is closed and the rest of the flat remains a home. At half past five, the door closes again and the office disappears. At weekends, the room changes character entirely, ready for a friend’s suitcase, a slow morning and another cup of coffee.

Later, sunlight reaches deep into the reception room, moving across the herringbone floor and lingering beneath the high ceiling. Friends arrive, supper is prepared in the kitchen and everyone drifts back to the sitting room afterwards. The lamps are lit, conversation carries on and the gardens beyond the windows slowly fade from green to black.

One of Muswell Hill’s most distinctive buildings frames the quiet interior. Whitehall Lodge is a 1930s Art Deco building in the Streamline Moderne style, its sweeping white curves, crisp black lines and broad windows rising above landscaped grounds. It lends a sense of occasion to coming home without intruding upon the gentler experience inside.

Beyond the grounds, Muswell Hill has a rhythm of its own. Mornings might begin with coffee from W Martyn or warm pastries from Boulangerie Pierre Alix, followed by a walk beneath the trees of Highgate Wood. On Sundays, there is the farmers’ market at Alexandra Palace; during the week, the independent shops and familiar faces of the Broadway. Evenings can be as simple as fish and chips at Toff’s, tapas at La Lluna or a film at the Art Deco Everyman before walking home through the quieter residential streets. Back inside, there is only the stillness of the gardens and a generous, light-filled room in which to end the day. That is the pleasure of living here: Every part of life has somewhere to belong, and none of it needs to compete for space.

In the owner’s words

“What struck me first was how bright and peaceful the flat felt. The windows look into the gardens, so greenery is always present, and there is a sense of privacy that you do not necessarily expect from a ground-floor home.

I wanted the renovation to build on that calm rather than compete with it. The deep green kitchen was chosen to echo the outlook, while the timber and brass in the bathroom bring warmth and individuality. The palette throughout is deliberately quiet, allowing the light, the windows and the proportions of the rooms to speak for themselves.

What I particularly like is that it has proper, separate spaces; it feels very homely. You can close the kitchen door after dinner, leave work behind in the second bedroom and still have a generous reception room devoted entirely to relaxing. It is easy to imagine coffee beside the window, friends staying for the weekend, or coming home at the end of a busy day and immediately slowing the pace.”
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the apartment


This ground-floor apartment has been newly refurbished throughout, creating approximately 712 sq ft of bright, well-proportioned accommodation.

The plan remains true to the character of the building, with clearly defined rooms opening independently from the hall. Living, sleeping, working and cooking each have their own place, bringing an ease that is often lost in more open arrangements.

A restrained palette runs throughout. Herringbone-pattern flooring connects the hall and reception room, while new neutral carpets soften the bedrooms. Deep green cabinetry, warm timber and brass introduce colour and texture without drawing attention away from the light and garden outlooks.
Entrance hall


The apartment door retains decorative textured glazing and handsome brass detailing, offering an immediate connection with the building’s period character.

Inside, the hall provides clear separation between the rooms. The bedrooms and bathroom remain removed from the main living space, while the kitchen can be closed independently from the reception room.

Herringbone-pattern flooring, crisp white joinery and contemporary ceiling lights give the entrance a calm, coherent finish.
Reception room


The reception room is generously proportioned and illuminated by a broad garden-facing window, with a second window drawing in further natural light.

Its west and south-west aspect becomes particularly apparent during the afternoon, when sunlight travels across the herringbone-pattern floor and remains in the room well into the evening.

There is ample space for substantial seating, occasional furniture and a reading or work area beside the window. A traditional column radiator adds a quiet period note, while the neutral decoration allows furniture, artwork and the changing garden outlook to provide the colour.
Kitchen


The separate kitchen has been designed in deep green Shaker-style cabinetry, paired with brass handles, pale worktops and softly textured cream tiles.

An induction hob, integrated oven and concealed extractor are arranged along one side, with the sink positioned beneath the broad window. Cupboards and drawers provide generous storage, while the u-shaped layout keeps preparation space within easy reach.

The combination of green cabinetry, warm metalwork and natural light gives the room a character of its own, while the ability to close the door keeps cooking separate from the main living space.
Main bedroom


The main bedroom is a substantial double room with two windows overlooking the gardens.

Its generous proportions provide space for a large bed, bedside furniture, wardrobes and additional storage without compromising the feeling of openness.

New neutral carpeting creates a softer atmosphere, while the garden outlook brings privacy and a sense of distance from the road.
Second bedroom


The second bedroom is a genuine and adaptable room rather than an occasional box.

It can be arranged as a comfortable guest bedroom, nursery or dedicated home office, with enough separation from the reception room for work to remain behind a closed door.

The room also looks towards the gardens and has been finished with new neutral carpeting and understated decoration.
Bathroom


The newly refurbished bathroom combines clean contemporary lines with warmer natural materials.

Timber fluting surrounds the bath and shower, paired with brushed brass fittings and a glass shower screen. A rainfall-style shower is accompanied by a separate hand shower.

A wood-fronted vanity, white basin, softly rounded mirror, wall-hung WC and brass heated towel rail complete the room. A frosted window provides natural light and ventilation, while the dark floor grounds the lighter finishes.
The refurbishment


The renovation has been conceived as one coherent scheme rather than a collection of separate updates.

The kitchen and bathroom have been renewed, both bedrooms have been newly carpeted and herringbone-pattern flooring now connects the hall and reception room. The apartment has also been redecorated throughout, with contemporary internal doors, lighting and carefully selected hardware.

The materials and colours have been chosen to complement the building’s architecture while creating a fresh, comfortable home ready for its next chapter.
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whitehall lodge


Completed in 1937, Whitehall Lodge is an important local example of Art Deco apartment design in the Streamline Moderne tradition.

Its symmetrical white-rendered façade is shaped by sweeping corner curves, horizontal black detailing and carefully ordered windows. A tall glazed stair tower marks the centre of the building, rising above the curved entrance canopy and original Whitehall Lodge lettering.

The building is locally recognised for its architectural and historic interest. Its design has remained remarkably legible, giving the approach and communal spaces a sense of identity that few purpose-built apartment buildings possess.

For this home, the architecture provides the setting rather than the entire story. Inside, it is the generous proportions, afternoon light and quiet garden outlooks that shape daily life.
Landscaped setting


Whitehall Lodge stands within established landscaped grounds, with lawns, planted borders, shaped shrubs and mature trees softening the building’s clean architectural lines.

The apartment’s principal windows face into these gardens rather than towards the road. Greenery appears throughout the flat, bringing privacy to the ground-floor rooms and allowing the outlook to change naturally with the seasons.
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life in muswell hill


Muswell Hill has the independence of a small town while remaining unmistakably part of London.

Its broad streets rise towards the Broadway, where longstanding family businesses sit beside cafés, restaurants, food shops, boutiques and useful everyday services. It is a neighbourhood in which regular routines quickly become personal ones: The familiar coffee order, the preferred bakery and the walk chosen according to the weather.
The broadway


W Martyn has traded in Muswell Hill since 1897 and continues to roast coffee on the premises. Boulangerie Pierre Alix produces sourdough, pastries and patisserie from its open bakery, while Bob’s Café and Roni’s provide relaxed options for breakfast, lunch and coffee.

The Art Deco Everyman is both a cinema and a local meeting place, with a bar and lounge allowing an evening to begin before the film does.

Independent bookshops, florists, delicatessens and homeware shops sit among supermarkets, pharmacies and other practical amenities, giving the Broadway a useful balance of character and convenience.
Food and evenings out


Toff’s remains one of Muswell Hill’s best-known institutions for fish and chips, while La Lluna serves Spanish dishes and tapas in an informal setting.

La Porchetta is a longstanding choice for Italian food, and the Victoria Stakes combines seasonal pub cooking with Sunday roasts and a sociable neighbourhood atmosphere.

The concentration of restaurants around the Broadway makes spontaneous evenings easy, whether that means supper, a film at the Everyman or a drink before walking home.
Parks and woodland


Highgate Wood provides approximately 70 acres of ancient woodland, with tree-lined paths, open playing fields, a café, sports facilities and a children’s playground.

Coldfall Wood offers another nearby landscape of ancient woodland and informal paths, particularly atmospheric as the seasons change.

Alexandra Park extends across approximately 196 acres around Alexandra Palace, with long walks, open lawns, events and far-reaching views across London. Its regular Sunday farmers’ market brings together food producers, bakers and street-food traders.

The Parkland Walk provides a further route through north London’s greener side, following part of a former railway line between Finsbury Park and Highgate.
Schools


Our Lady of Muswell Catholic Primary School is located on Pages Lane.

Fortismere, Muswell Hill Primary, Tetherdown Primary and Coldfall Primary are among the established schools in the wider area.

Admissions criteria, catchments and availability should always be checked directly with the relevant school and local authority.
Transport


The 234 bus serves the Pages Lane and Creighton Avenue area, connecting with Muswell Hill, East Finchley, Highgate and Archway.

Further services from the Broadway provide connections towards Finsbury Park, Crouch End, Bounds Green and surrounding parts of north London.

East Finchley and Highgate provide access to the Northern line, while Finsbury Park is served by the Victoria and Piccadilly lines as well as National Rail services.

For those working partly from home, the second bedroom provides a dedicated office without sacrificing the reception room or main bedroom.
Tenure


Leasehold.

The lease has recently been extended. The precise term and all associated property information should be confirmed by the purchaser’s solicitor during conveyancing.

Please note that a temporary reserve fund contribution of £4,000 per annum currently applies; please contact us for more information.
Photography and property information


The property is currently unfurnished. Some photographs have been virtually staged to illustrate the potential of the spaces. Furniture, artwork, plants, window dressings and decorative accessories shown in staged images are not included in the sale.

Prospective purchasers should refer to the unstaged photographs and video, and inspect the property in person to understand its current condition.

Aerial photographs illustrate the wider Muswell Hill setting and should not be interpreted as views from the apartment.

All measurements are approximate and provided for guidance. Lease terms, property information and other material details should be confirmed through the purchaser’s legal representatives

Reception Room

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bathroom

Hall

Kitchen

Building And Surroundings

Disclaimer

Important information

These particulars have been prepared with reasonable care and are intended to provide a general description of the property. They do not form part of any offer or contract. Measurements, distances and floor plans are approximate and are provided for guidance only. Unless otherwise stated, services, heating systems and appliances have not been tested by the agent. Items shown in photographs are not necessarily included in the sale; inclusions should be confirmed through the conveyancing process.

Some images may have been enhanced using ai to help potential buyers visualise the property beyond the current furnishings. These images are illustrative and may not reflect the property’s current appearance.

Prospective buyers should arrange appropriate inspections, surveys and legal enquiries before committing to purchase. Please contact the agent if you require clarification of any information