Regional round-up

Muswell Hill, located between Highgate Woods, Crouch End and Alexandra Park, has a more village-like feel compared to other London suburbs, and is very much known for its café culture. As the name suggests, much of the area is elevated, offering stunning views towards the central London skyline. Most activity in Muswell Hill centres on the Broadway, which still retains a lot of its historic Edwardian and Victorian architectural charm. It caters to many shoppers and has a great selection of independent retailers and grocery stores, including Waitrose, Marks and Spencer and Sainsbury’s. The Broadway also features well-liked restaurants such as Côte Brasserie and Carluccio’s, as well as many independent cafés, cementing Muswell Hill’s reputation. Other attractions include the historic Odeon cinema, which is situated at the end of the Broadway, and Alexandra Park, a local nature reserve. Muswell Hill has some of the best schools in the country, which is one of the main reasons why families relocate to the area. As well as families, buy-to-let investors also dominate the property market here. Grand Avenue, which showcases some of the very best of Edwardian architecture, is popular with families, while Hillfield Park, located close to the Broadway, excites many…