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Wembury Mews
Highgate

London N6

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Highgate
“Positioned in the Highgate Conservation Area, Wembury Mews is a unique collection of four new homes, by award winning Australian designer, Russell Jones”

Nestled within an Edwardian context, and surrounded by a series of recent contemporary homes, these four new houses demonstrate how materials, detail, space and light can bring character and atmosphere to a new home. Created by award-winning Australian designer Russell Jones, they feature individual brickwork patterns that nod to the cohesive yet distinct nature of each home, alongside an expressive, natural material palette bringing a sense of honesty and architectural rigour to each space.

The cobbled Mews carriageway extends into the forecourt, which is set back to allow ample space for bicycle and bin storage, as well as off-street parking and electric vehicle charging points. Cherry trees flank the entrances to each home, all of which have covered porches echoing the indoor-outdoor philosophy underpinning the design. An expressive use of brickwork ensures that the glazing on the upper floors of two of the homes is screened for privacy while still allowing in an abundance of natural light, while warm Douglas Fir is used in the entrance fenestration of each home.

Internally, a key feature throughout is a sense of generosity and expansive volume, all rooms and intermediate spaces have high ceilings and exposed structure. Pockets of light and shadow draw the eye upwards towards lightwells, and dormer skylights bring natural light deep into the plan. Motifs of brick and wood run throughout, with timber used on exposed overhead beams treated with a white oil finish, as well as underfoot on the upper floors. Ash is used for the joinery and staircases, while limestone features in niches, countertops and kitchens. Clean, contemporary bathroom fixtures and fittings by ABI Interiors ensure attention remains on the spatial integrity of the design. Within each home there are four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. The interior brickwork finishes are varied, to ensure each home is unique, and special.

Inspired by the memories of Catalonian Summers and an Antipodean upbringing, the interiors gradually step down and out through large panes of glass towards a sheltered terrace and private garden. Surrounded by mature Chestnut and Sycamore trees and established foliage, the gardens of each home offer space for quiet retreat, as well as dining in the summer months.

Each home comes with a rooftop photovoltaic array, an air source heat pump, rainwater harvesting and underfloor heating throughout.

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“Wembury Mews sits on a cobbled street within the sought-after Milton’s in the Highgate Conservation Area.”

To the north, is Highgate, with its village-like character, historic high street shaped by independent shops, cafés and long-standing institutions. Green space is a defining part of life here. Waterlow Park offers sweeping views back across the city and a series of landscaped gardens that feel quietly removed from London. Close by, Hampstead Heath provides a more expansive, untamed landscape, while the historic Highgate Cemetery adds a layer of cultural depth and architectural intrigue. 

For everyday essentials, Highgate maintains a strong independent spirit. Local favourites such as Greens of Highgate and The Grocery Post sit alongside butchers, delis and wine shops, creating a high street that feels both practical and characterful. Coffee and daytime spots are equally well considered, with neighborhood staples like GAIL’s Highgate and Tarns Bakery, and the tucked-away Queen’s Wood Cafe offering relaxed places to spend a morning or afternoon.

Also nearby is Crouch End, the vibrant and much-loved neighbourhood with a strong community feel and plenty to see and do. There are two independent cinemas including the Picturehouse Cinema and ArtHouse Crouch End, along with a leisure centre and lido. A host of coffee shops provide ample places to enjoy a flat white but favourites include the newly opened Sourdough Sophia as well as a handy Waitrose.

The food scene leans towards understated quality rather than trend-driven dining. Alongside The Flask, there are well-regarded options such as Red Lion & Sun, a classic gastropub with a focus on seasonal British cooking, Gatehouse and Osteria Tufo, a refined but relaxed Italian restaurant on the high street.

Culturally, Highgate offers a quieter but meaningful programme. Jacksons Lane is a well-regarded arts venue known for contemporary performance, while Upstairs at the Gatehouse provides an intimate theatre setting above a historic pub. The presence of Highgate Bookshop further reinforces the area’s creative character. The nearby Boogaloo, remains a classic and raucous music venue.

Transport connections are straightforward, with Highgate Underground Station and Archway Underground Station both within walking distance, providing Northern line services into the City and West End, alongside regular bus routes running along Archway Road.

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