6 Bed Detached House For Sale Galley Lane, Barnet, EN5

Watch the video tour! Enviably situated in a prestigious Arkley / High Barnet location, set back from the road by a gated driveway, this stunning six bedroom detached family home (3,923 total Sqft inc. outbuildings), set within an impressive plot spanning approximately three acres, including landscaped gardens with heated swimming pool, two paddocks and a stable block. 

The property has been significantly improved and renovated by the current owners, offering expansive, bright and spacious, air-conditioned accommodation arranged over three floors, including  three impressive reception rooms, luxury fitted kitchen/breakfast room with separate utility, stylish family bathroom, six beautiful bedrooms (three of which are en-suite) and guest WC.  Providing enormous appeal, with fabulous space for entertaining, relaxing and dining, this breath-taking home represents a fine family residence in a wonderful semi-rural location on the edge of London.  

Accommodation comprises entrance hall with access to a generous study/family room, and additional reception/dining room with double doors through to the kitchen/breakfast room.  The kitchen/breakfast room comprises a high quality range of high gloss wall and base units with stone work surfaces and central island, incorporating inset sink unit, gas hob with overhead extractor, two double wall mounted oven/grills plus microwave, and further range of integrated appliances, wine fridge and hot water tap.  A separate utility room provides additional work and appliance space.  A further reception room offers superb entertaining space with superb working fireplace and doors opening onto the glorious gardens.  To the first floor, there are five well proportioned bedrooms - three en-suite (including the luxury master bedroom with adjoining dressing room) - plus a family bathroom.  To the second floor, there is a further bedroom/reception suite with en-suite bathroom and access to generous eaves storage. 

Outside, the beautiful landscaped garden enjoys well stocked borders and ares of lawn, along with a heated swimming pool with changing rooms and sun terrace, as well as a wooden play area.  A path to the rear of the garden meanders through to a stable block with 4 stables, tack room, power and water supply, and two wonderful paddock areas.  

To the front, the grand gated driveway, flanked by areas of lawn, leads up to the main house, with generous off street parking space and access to the garage.  

Location

The property is superbly located in the highly sought after and exclusive residential area of Arkley, within easy access of High Barnet, Hadley Wood and Elstree & Borehamwood stations, with Northern line services facilitating journeys into Central London.  The A1M, M25 and M1 are also within a short drive (approx. 5 mins) for excellent vehicular access to London and the Home Counties. 

Though positioned in an enviable semi-rural location, the centres of Barnet and nearby Totteridge & Whetstone are close-by offering a variety of local shops, cafes, restaurants and amenities, with fantastic dining opportunities and welcoming pubs.  The Arkley, situated within a 3-minute walk of the property at the top of the road, is a popular restaurant with a welcoming bar and roaring log fire.  Nearby, The Gate pub and restaurant is renowned for its food and service locally.  The area is also well served by the usual food delivery companies such as Deliveroo, Uber Eats and Just Eats.

The Spires, Barnet’s small shopping centre, is home to Waitrose, H&M, JD Sports plus numerous coffee shops, jewellers and a wonderful outdoor farmers market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, providing fresh luxury delicatessen items to take home.

The area is well served by beautiful open spaces - Galley Lane is home to riding stables and bridleways, and surrounded by green belt and stunning walks – whatever the weather!  A little piece of country living – yet only 20 minutes’ walk from a London Underground station.

Barnet is also renowned for its outstanding schools – both state and independent – from primary through to Sixth Form education.  

Viewings are highly recommended.