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Gorgeous Late Victorian Townhouse in Buzzy North London.

Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Preferred Destination: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Alternate Destination: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

House | House Sitting Requested
Available Dates:
From January 1, 2027 until June 30, 2027

Description

I am an anthropologist from SOAS, University of London. I'm from Sydney, and am looking to head back home for my sabbatical next year, where I'd like to be based close to the city, uni of sydney and/or beaches. I live with my husband, Hugo, in a beautiful 3 bed house in Seven Sisters. We use the third bedroom as a study, that overlooks North London, and a TV room. Our house has a flourishing garden, and bifold doors that lead directly onto it from the kitchen, perfect for long lunches or fun dinners. We have a lovely, book-filled sitting room, and an area that could be used as a playroom for kids (but we don't have any yet). We have a big, standing bath and walk in shower. The location is really well placed for academics coming to London to spend time in any of the city's many universities, libraries or archives. It is particularly well located for accessing the British Library and Bloomsbury as it is 10 mins walk to the victoria line. I get to SOAS, door to door, in 27 minutes. The local area is really vibrant. We love the local pubs, and mix of cafés, pubs, green grocers and a fantastic Brazilian butcher. We're close to the huge Downshill park, and go regularly to classes for pilates and the gym. We're a short walk from the Walthamstow Marshes and the River Lea canal. We're looking to come to Sydney between January and May/June. We'd be keen to stay in the inner city, inner west or the East. We're open to periods within that time too, if the whole period wouldn't work.

Bedrooms
3

Bathrooms
1

Offices
1

Size
1,250 ft2

Suited For
6

Property Type
House

Availability

From January 1, 2027 until June 30, 2027

Minimum Stay

2 Months | Dates are flexible for this listing | Open to non-simultaneous exchanges

Comments: We will be in Australia for 5 months, ideally exchanging for the whole period but open to shorter stays.

Location

House in Greater London, England, United Kingdom

Closest University

University College London

Nearby Universities
SOAS University of London | Birkbeck, University of London | University of Cambridge | London School of Economics and Political Science | Goldsmiths, University of London
Neighborhood

Seven Sisters

Nearby Cities

Cambridge

Comments: In leafy Seven Sisters, 25 mins to the British Library, 30 mins into Bloomsbury, 20 mins to Hackney, near parks, cafés, delicious food and the Victoria line!

Explore the Area

Surroundings

  • Off Campus
  • Bike to Campus
  • Suburban
  • Writer's Sanctuary
  • Historic Home
  • Near Park
  • Near Restaurants
  • Near Neighborhood School
  • Near Shops
  • Near Public Transportation

Exchange Terms

Utilities are not included

A cleaning service is not included

Comments: We have an excellent cleaner who can clean the house top to bottom for £63. Bills total approx £200/month

Considerations

The home is suitable for young kids

Pets are not allowed

Ask about smoking in the home

Ask about the availability of a car

House Sitting

I am looking for help while I am away

I would like help with mail and deliveries

Storing any mail.

I would like help with plants or garden

Some house plants need irregular watering, and garden needs watering if it doesn't rain.

Features

Interior

Furnished

Connectivity

High Speed Internet

TV

Printer

Exterior

Garden

Backyard

Accessibility

Stairs

Security

Security System

Appliances

Oven

Stove

Refrigerator

Dishwasher

Washer

Dryer

Creative

Art Studio

Comments: There is also a guest toilet. Good built in storage. Third bedroom can also be used as a chill out zone and study with a beautiful view of North London. Bike storage is available and secure! BBQ is ready for use in the garden.

Our Travel Preferences

Who's Coming?

Party of
2
2 Adults

Our Destination

Preferred Destination

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Closest University

The University of Sydney

Alternate Destination

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

What We Are Looking for


Bedrooms
2


Bathrooms
1


Offices
1

Smoking

I prefer smoking not allowed in the home

Car

I would like a car if possible

Comments: A car in Sydney would be great but not essential.

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Listing Owner

Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Academic Faculty or Staff

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Member Since 2026

Trust Score (7)
Academic Faculty or Staff
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