The Unique Property Site

Hornsey Road London N19

Once a Victorian butcher’s shop, this remarkable and delightfully unique two-bedroom live/work maisonette can be found a short walk from Stroud Green and Archway. Replete with an array of beautifully restored original features, some Grade II-listed, it offers over 1,200 sq ft of internal accommodation across two levels.



Much of the kitchen is Grade II-listed, and Historic England make particular mention of the tiles which adorn the walls and floors, the latter an intricate mosaic of green and white. At ceiling height there is a glazed frieze composed of wonderful ‘Art Nouveau’ tiles.

Beyond this is a sitting room, with original wooden floorboards and fireplace, and views over the courtyard garden. Adjacent, is a workshop which could be used as another study or spare bedroom. The old staircase which would have provided access upstairs is now redundant but has been cleverly repurposed as a stepped storage space instead. Access to the courtyard garden and patio is on this floor. Neither outside space is demised to the property, however both are used solely by the maisonette. They are gated, private and get the afternoon sun.



The two bedrooms and shared bathroom are situated on the lower-ground floor. In the larger bedroom, plumbing is in place to allow installation of a generous en-suite and there is a large window onto the courtyard. Both have zoned underfloor heating, whilst the whole apartment benefits from an air-to-air heat exchanger, which is effective at circulating fresh air throughout the home.

On the sunny Greek island of Crete, off the beaten track are 5.5 Acres / 2.37 Ha with 220 mature olive trees ranging from 70 – 400 years old providing shade and seclusion for an eco-camp project. Land is certified organic by TUV Austria Hellas. The boundaries of the land are clearly defined by the 180 metre long river-course and a seasonal stream on the upper part of the land.  A local government well provides water directly to the land.

No lease, privately owned just 3km from the Nopigia coastline and 38km from Chania – a beautiful old Venetian fort town.

Google Earth:  35°  29’ 06. 80”  North     23°  43’ 48. 40” East
(centre of land)

Welcome to the future – a true wild camping experience that helps our planet and provides hassle-free camping. A rare opportunity awaits the new owner to put one’s individual stamp on this work in progress ‘off-grid’ eco-camp, because a long-term injury has forced the owner to sell his land. 

To maintain a small carbon footprint on the environment and to make it difficult to spot your neighbour’s camp 10-12 pitches are recommend in Richard’s eco-camp blueprint.  Also, at the end of the season in October you can produce your own high quality Artisan Olive Oil from the remarkable and versatile ‘Koroneiki’ olive trees.

Activities to attract wild-campers are many – cycling, hiking, kayaking, snorkelling, kite-surfing, scuba diving and many historical sites to visit.