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Full of character and light, with a versatile layout, this
fantastic semi detached house on the grounds of a listed former
Victorian schoolhouse has a harmonious blend of charm and location.
Originally constructed in 1848 and serving as The Drapers College
for Boys in the Late Victorian period, this Grade II listed
building was redesigned in 1998 to become Old School Court.
Situated near excellent transport links, independent coffee
shops, pubs, and restaurants, this peaceful, well maintained gated
development offers an oasis of calm with a real community spirit.
The house sits at the end of a short row of houses on a no through
road, facing a tree lined communal courtyard and greets you with an
attractive London stock brick frontage with stone sills and lintels
to the sash windows.
Open the dusty blue green timber front door to the hallway,
where fresh white walls and engineered wood parquet flooring flow
into all the rooms on the ground floor. To your left is a WC with
black board walls, a traditional style close coupled loo, and a
wall hung basin with tiled splashback. For now, take the panelled
door on your right to the bright and airy living room.
Bathed in lovely dappled light from a large bay window with
solid wood caf© style shutters, the room has a flexible,
wonderfully welcoming feel. At the rear, framed by bespoke up and
over bookshelves, the French doors to the dining kitchen can be
flung open for open plan entertaining or closed for intimate
evenings on the sofa. Tiffany style wall lights and a column
radiator add to the cosy vibe.
Walk through to the kitchen also accessible from the hallway ,
where white gloss units with brushed chrome handles pair with newly
fitted reclaimed oak worktops and a white square tiled
splashback.
A new black one and a half bowl sink with an integrated drainer
and smart black mixer tap sits below a double sash window.
Integrated appliances include a Zanussi oven, a new Smeg four ring
gas hob, and a steel overhead extractor. Theres room for a
dishwasher and American fridge freezer and the boiler is also
housed here.
A built in cupboard provides useful storage, while in the dining
area, theres a radiator and a vintage Danish Jeka Volga pendant
light.
To the rear of the house, the kitchen leads into the second
reception room, currently used as a spacious study and studio. A
sash window and wide glazed door fitted with bespoke roller blinds
look out onto the private courtyard beyond, filling the space with
light the current owners tell us it makes working from home a
pleasure. Tucked away in the corner, theres a separate utility room
with a further courtyard facing window and plumbing for a washing
machine.
Returning to the hallway, pass the handy understairs storage
space for coats and shoes before taking a staircase with white
risers and wood treads to the first floor. Here, original sanded
floorboards run into all three bedrooms for warmth and
character.
The primary bedroom enjoys a leafy view through the front facing
sash window, which like all the windows upstairs has been recently
fitted with bespoke white timber Venetian blinds. Restful deep blue
feature walls, painted in Farrow & Ball Stiffkey blue, provide a
stylish contrast to the otherwise white d©cor scheme, while
practical details include a pendant fitting and a radiator.
The other two double bedrooms overlook the private rear
courtyard through sash windows and share a similar colour scheme
with white walls, original floorboards, pendant light fittings, and
modern radiators. Bedroom three is currently used as a dressing
room and includes fitted bespoke double wardrobes with mirrored
fronts, but it would work equally well as a study, yoga room, or
nursery.
The family bathroom was newly fitted in 2019 and is lit by a
front facing window. Inspired by luxurious hotel schemes, it
features white metro tiles with charcoal grout on the walls and
black tiles running underfoot.
Theres a bath with a black shower and Crittal style glass
screen; an oak countertop with porcelain basin and black mixer tap;
and a concealed cistern loo. Cast iron shelves provide plenty of
storage potential and space for plants , while youll also find a
black cast iron, heated towel rail radiator.
Outside, the private, paved courtyard patio wraps around two
sides of the house and is enclosed by brick walls, timber fencing
and attractive baton trellis. Theres ample space for seating and
potted plants, and its a brilliant suntrap from early morning until
early afternoon.
In addition, at the front of the house, the quiet, well
maintained communal courtyard once belonging to the school, brings
neighbours together and is dotted with fig and blossoming trees,
communal herb and vegetable gardens and a barbecue area. Through
tall, electric gates is a large carpark that wraps around the main
school building, complete with allocated parking space.
A NOTE FROM THE OWNERS
The house has a wonderful feel, and weve had many amazing times
here. We love having friends over for dinner in the dining room and
being able to migrate to the living room sofa as the night goes on.
It‘s cosy in the winter but so light and airy in the summer. The
communal courtyard is a gem that makes it seem like we live outside
of London, and we‘ve loved having large gatherings and BBQs here.
It‘s something everyone comments on when they visit. The neighbours
are a real community, and there‘s always someone looking out for
you.
IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
Drapers Road is ideally situated in a thriving neighbourhood,
with newly emerging establishments alongside well established pubs,
bars and restaurants. The cosy High Cross pub at the end of the
road does a great Sunday roast, while The Beehive, with its large
beer garden, friendly staff, and a great atmosphere on match days,
is a five minute walk.
The current owners also recommend The Palm; the Bluecoats; 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 or Peaky Blinders around
a 10 minute walk for delicious coffee and pastries.
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, the current owners also recommend nearby
Moko in Seven Sisters for good music, or youre just 20 minutes from
Dalston and 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.
EPC Rating C
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