{"id":4395,"date":"2022-08-08T16:17:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T15:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/?post_type=areaguide&p=4395"},"modified":"2022-08-10T15:57:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T14:57:15","slug":"the-clooper-area-guide-to-muswell-hill","status":"publish","type":"areaguide","link":"https:\/\/clooper.com\/blog\/area-guides\/the-clooper-area-guide-to-muswell-hill","title":{"rendered":"The Clooper Guide To Muswell Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Muswell Hill benefits greatly from its location. Not only is it a coveted destination for its elegance and architectural beauty: it has a plethora of excitement in store in and around that. Want to spend time in London, while still benefitting from the leafy sights a suburb brings? We\u2019re sure you\u2019re going to love this locale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

OVERVIEW<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Muswell Hill comes with its own rich history! Not only is it aesthetically beautiful, but you\u2019ll also hear many beautiful, fascinating tales about its past. For example, did you know that the name Muswell actually relates back to an old wellspring?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Way back when: Malcolm IV, a prevalent Scottish king, was stricken ill. He was taken to the Muswell spring to drink from it, as supposedly, it possessed magical properties. Malcolm IV was then cured! The story tells that from here on out, the locale became a popular destination for pilgrimage. This is due to its general healing aura, and the well itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only this, Muswell Hill contains evidence that the Romans once inhabited the area. Pottery and pieces of a Roman Kiln, alongside coins from c.209 AD were discovered in 1928. It appears they\u2019d been stashed for safe-keeping! You\u2019re liable to find many a historical landmark around this locale, so keep your eyes peeled. Despite its historical architecture, Muswell Hill benefits from everything any London locale will. A wide variety of chain restaurants and cafes to choose from, gyms and sports venues, and a healthy mix of independently-owned shops to boot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PROPERTIES AND PRICES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

LIVING & RENTING:<\/strong> Properties for sale usually range from \u00a3140,000 for a one-bedroom flat. One-bedrooms in more coveted areas can rocket up to \u00a3350,000 onwards, with multi-room flats and homes having a starting price just beyond that. In terms of renting, this locale has a decent population of those looking to flatshare. Flatshares start at around \u00a3600pcm, with studio apartments and one-bedroom flats available starting from \u00a31,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

STAYING: <\/strong>Serviced apartments in and around the Muswell Hill area usually begin at around \u00a390 a day. Find your perfect lodging here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GREEN SPACES<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s essential for our health to spend time outside every day. Luckily, Muswell Hill is bordered by lush greenery and parks are dotted about plentifully. One stand-out green space is the well-beloved Highgate Wood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highgate Wood is a highly-rated public park. It spans 69 acres and houses a wide variety of activities. Wander through its many trails to do some bird-spotting, or simply go for a pleasant walk with a friend to catch up. Otherwise, help yourself to the cricket & soccer fields while the little ones amuse themselves in the playground nearby. If even that isn\u2019t appealing to you \u2014 you can always kick back with a coffee at the local cafe. Locals praise this park for its size, access to public toilets, well-maintained surroundings and much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a littler scale, there is Parkland Walk. As the name suggests, this is more of a stretch of trail than a park. Regardless it has its benefits! For example, it\u2019s perfect for walking your dog at any time of the day. Additionally, visitors report that the views from the walk are fantastic \u2014 not to be missed, even if you\u2019re only visiting for a weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Unsplash \/ Samuel Regan Asante<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

THINGS TO DO<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps luckily, Muswell Hill isn\u2019t extremely well known. It\u2019s very much a best-kept secret in London. Therefore, it\u2019s hardly thriving with constant activity \u2014 making it the perfect place for the quieter, perhaps more introverted amongst us.<\/em> Despite this, there are a plethora of pubs, clubs and various venues to enjoy that will provide you with that slice of party life, should you desire it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n