Show Home Room By Room: Hornsey Town Hall, Crouch End

Steeped in history, with a rich heritage stretching back to 1935, the Art Deco Grade II listed Hornsey Town Hall will form a vibrant new community in one of London’s most popular urban villages.

This landmark development includes an arts centre and hotel in the meticulously restored Town Hall, an improved public square and a newly built collection of one- and two-bedroom apartments situated in the Town Hall grounds.

This unique scheme has been developed by Far East Consortium (FEC), in conjunction with award-winning Make Architects who inspired the design and architecture of North London’s new destination address. As well as restoring the unique period features found throughout The Hall, they have channelled its distinctive modernist style into the apartments.

Proving hugely popular, Hornsey Town Hall is now 80% sold mostly to owner-occupiers, who have been drawn to its location, community spaces and the collection of modern homes on offer.

John Connolly, head of UK Development at Far East Consortium, comments: “It’s wonderful to see a true London landmark take on a new lease of life. We have honoured its distinguished legacy whilst creating new uses, which has proved a perfect combination for buyers.”

Uren House is named after Reginald Uren, who was commissioned as the lead architect to design the Town Hall in the early 1930s, it became the home of Hornsey Borough Council. In 1933, he won the architectural competition to design Hornsey Town Hall against a field of 281 entries. The Town Hall was his first major commission in Britain and one of the first large modernist designs constructed in the country. A pioneering concept at the time, the design was well received and Uren was awarded the RIBA London Architecture Medal for 1935. Today, it is one of the earliest and most iconic examples of modernist architecture in Britain and includes grand staircases, terrazzo flooring, original ironmongery and metal balustrades, all of which have been restored.

In the grounds of the Town Hall, Uren House which features the stylish two-bedroom show apartment illustrates perfectly to potential buyers what life could really be like at Hornsey Town Hall.

We take a look around the two-bedroom show home in Uren House…

Living area

The heart of this show home is the modern open plan living / kitchen and dining space with doors opening onto a balcony - perfect for enjoying warmer days. Featuring floor-to-ceiling windows this room is flooded with natural light. With its coffered ceilings, feature lighting and white walls, the room looks spacious and airy. The chevron timber references the original wood panelling and flooring in the Town Hall.

Kitchen

The contemporary kitchen features terrazzo-inspired solid worktops and fully integrated Siemens appliances, providing state-of-the-art facilities for cooking and entertaining.

Bedrooms

The bedrooms feature tall windows, white walls and benefit from built-in wardrobes. The master has an en-suite bathroom and direct access to a balcony.

Bathroom and en-suite

The beautifully designed contemporary bathroom and en-suite is lined with chevron porcelain wall and floor tiles, taking a contemporary take on Hornsey Town Hall modernist aesthetic. The mirrored storage cabinet and vanity unit feature satin nickel framing and opal lighting, bringing an Art Deco touch to the room. The large walk-in shower has both wall mounted and hand-held showers.

Balcony

The show home features its own balcony with direct access from the living and bedroom area. Once again reflecting the Town Hall’s distinctive exterior it is finished with detailed metal balustrades. It’s the perfect place for a morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evenings.

Hornsey Town Hall is situated in the heart of Crouch End, facing the charming Broadway. The London borough is centred around its 19th-century Clock Tower. An artsy residential community favoured by creatives and families, Crouch End is full of coffee shops, eateries, boutiques and bookstores. Sitting near some of the city’s best-loved green spaces, Crouch End is close to Hampstead Heath, Highgate Wood, Alexandra Park and Finsbury Park.

The development is well connected to London and beyond. Stopping outside Town Hall Square the W7 bus runs to Finsbury Park Underground Station, with connections into central London via the Victoria line, and National Rail services across the county. Hornsey Rail Station, a short walk from the development, provides trains to The City in 25 minutes.

Prices start from £494,950 for the remaining homes. For further information please contact Patrizia at the marketing suite on 0797 2000 253 or email [email protected]

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