A flat in a converted Edwardian period property – where the founder of the Salvation Army lived – is for sale for £700,000.
An outside blue plaque at the door of the London building reflects the fact that William Booth was a resident in this house between 1903 and his death 20 August 1912.
Since then, the property was converted to flats. The ground-floor apartment is currently for sale.
A flat in this converted Edwardian period property – where the founder of the Salvation Army lived – is for sale for £700,000 via EweMove estate agents
An outside blue plaque at the door of the London building reveals that William Booth was a resident there from 1903 until his death in 1912.
William Booth was an English Methodist preacher. With his wife Catherine, he founded the Salvation Army, becoming its ‘General.
It is well-known for its distribution of humanitarian aid and spreading from London.
Booth lived in North London’s Barnet, where Booth used to call home.
The ground floor was converted to four apartments.
This Edwardian-inspired home features many Edwardian details, including high ceilings and a ceiling rose in its living room.
The flat has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and its own garden terrace.
You can access the terrace from the garden via the walkway. There is ample space for all residents.
It boasts many Edwardian details, including high ceilings in the living room and a ceiling rose.
This kitchen features a white base unit and wall with matching blue tile and a workshop.
The flat has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and its own garden terrace.
At the back of the property is a communal garden that has been well maintained.
Booth’s old home in North London is now in Barnet. It has been transformed into four flats and a shared garden.
Leasehold property with 96 year remaining on lease. Leaseholders who have less than 70 years remaining on their lease are generally not eligible for loans.
One vehicle can be parked off the street. Hadley Wood Railway Station is just a few steps away. This station has regular train services to London Moorgate as well as Welwyn Garden City.
The Underground stations of High Barnet and Cookfosters are also within a short distance.
This property has excellent schools connections, as Hadley Wood Primary School can be found just 0.1 miles from it and St John’s Preparatory Senior School can be found just over one mile.
The average price of a property sold in Barnet during the past year is £708,730, according to property website Zoopla. It compares to a national average less than half that amount at £329,407.
Helen Whiteley from OnTheMarket stated that the property was a wonderful opportunity to purchase a fascinating piece of history. William Booth, founder of The Salvation Army once called this place home. This property, which is in Hadley Wood neighborhood, offers quick access to London’s central London station via tube or train. The property combines the best of modern and heritage living.
