The charm of owning a property in Dartmouth Park

What turns a small exclusive neighbourhood into an “enclave”? Well, the difference between the two is often a matter of geography as well as social structure: Central London is full of secluded squares, yet only a few of them could be considered hidden gems. Dartmouth Park takes in a cosy North London location that owes a lot to it being made up of streets that back up against Parliament Hill Fields are near to Hampstead Heath and Waterlow Park. It’s the sheer beauty of these natural green-spaces that give the neighbourhood its distinctive “artists’ colony” vibe and the residents are passionate about maintaining this aura of relaxed creativity.

Family friendly

Sloping leafy streets, lined with pristine examples of Victorian architecture, make Dartmouth Park irresistible to buyers looking for a conversion apartment or a larger family home. Here you can get more space as house prices tend to be more affordable than in neighbouring Highgate. There is also a good selection top-performing schools nearby. Eleanor Palmer, Yerbury and Torriano Primary Schools have all been rated outstanding by Ofsted, while at secondary level, St Aloysius Catholic College, rated outstanding, takes boys aged 11 to 19. The Camden School for Girls, also rated outstanding, offers places for children who display exceptional musical talent. Of course, those wishing to pursue an independent education are spoilt for choice as Highgate (and nearby Hampstead), are blessed with an abundance of elite private preparatory and senior schools.

Community at its heart

The main retail and social scene can be found along and off Swain’s Lane. It is here that you can find pubs like the Bull and Last – great for Sunday roasts, artisan coffee at Cricks Corner Café and Lure Fish Kitchen, a reasonably priced local seafood restaurant. But retail is only half the story. Pottery makers, Yoga experts and literary salons can all be found plying their trade in beautiful, tranquil settings. Even the community centre is housed in an eye-catching Edwardian property.

For the more active, there is a chance to indulge in cold-water swimming, a practise that has well-documented health benefits and attracts a fervent community of year-round devotees. Nearby Highgate Bathing Ponds has been at the centre of this kind of activity for many years and with the Whittington Hospital also a short walk away, subsequent hypothermia sufferers will be in good hands!

Spot the celebrity!

Situated close to the West End, it’s little wonder that famous people have taken up residence in Dartmouth Park for low-key London living. Director, Ken Loach and politicians Ed Milliband and Glenda Jackson are all said to have lived nearby as well as comedian/presenter Sue Perkins. These are big names in entertainment and politics, but they are also well known for their thoughtful and literary approach to life and culture. This like-mindedness is what marks the area out as unique.

Superb Connectivity

Transport links around Dartmouth Park are all conveniently in Tube Fare Zone 2. Gospel Oak station is part of the revamped Overground network which runs an orbital service that connects most of Zone 2 London without the need to travel through the centre. Tufnell Park on the Northern Line Underground and connects directly with the West End, City and Nine Elms. Trains from Thameslink Kentish Town are just one stop away from the St Pancras International Eurostar terminus. They also continue on to the Farringdon interchange for connections to the new high-speed Elizabeth Line service.

Get in touch

The property market in Dartmouth Park is always quite buoyant and very often, properties are sold before coming to market as we always have buyers with serious intent to purchase a property here. If you are looking to sell your property in NW5, N19, N7 or in nearby Highgate N6, please get in touch. We will be very happy to provide a free market appraisal of your property and introduce you to in-market buyers. Get in touch

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