Nestled discreetly beside the bustling A406 North Circular Road in Finchley, Beechwood Mews is an award-winning residential development that redefines urban living. This unique project, part of the GLA Small Sites programme, transforms a challenging, long-vacant sliver of land into a peaceful, car-free neighbourhood. It cleverly shields residents from the sounds of the city, fostering a strong sense of community and neighbourly interaction within its thoughtfully designed spaces.
With 97 homes, including a significant proportion of affordable housing, and integrated local amenities like a café and corner shop, Beechwood Mews stands as a testament to innovative design and sustainable urban regeneration in Barnet.
Key Features:
- Award-Winning Design: Conceived by the celebrated Peter Barber Architects, the development features a distinctive, characterful streetscape with buildings ranging from three to six storeys.
- Residential Provision: Offers 97 new homes, with a significant 50 per cent designated as affordable housing, addressing diverse housing needs in London.
- Car-Free Mews Street: The core of the development is a pedestrianised mews street, creating a safe, quiet, and sociable environment for residents, promoting active travel and community interaction.
- Integrated Amenities: Includes a convenient café and corner shop, enhancing the local neighbourhood and providing immediate services for residents.
- Unique Architecture: Characterised by imposing brickwork, double-height parabolic arches, and a crenellated roofline, the architecture cleverly provides a robust sound buffer from the North Circular whilst maintaining a lively, inviting feel on the mews side.
- Subterranean Parking: Features a 250-metre long basement car park running beneath the entire length of the mews, discreetly accommodating parking needs without impacting the pedestrian environment.
