Tamarind Mews, London N18

Tamarind Mews is a striking cluster of five new homes, each with a private garden, set among the exciting redevelopment of Meridian Water in north London. Built by Stolon Studio, the houses were designed with a strong social drive; as such, the buildings are set around a shared and enclosed courtyard that gives the mews a peaceful sense of retreat. Meridian Water is undergoing a 20-year redevelopment led by Enfield Council, with the area already connected via the Overground to Tottenham and Stratford. A new high street is to be established, and there is plenty of open outdoor space close by, including greenbelt land and the meandering River Lea footpath.



Please note: there are four homes available. Houses 1, 2 and 4 are £525,000, and 3 is £500,000. This listing refers to and depicts House 1.



The Architect



Stolon Studio was established by Robert and Jessica Barker. Drawing from their own experience of living in a meticulously designed mews in Forest Hill with their neighbouring families, they embarked on a mission to craft thoughtfully designed living spaces that prioritise wellbeing. Their commitment extends beyond individual homes as they aspire to foster socially conscious communities through innovative developments.



The founders of Stolon Studio live in one of their own designs; as a result, their houses are carefully organised for the needs of modern family life.



The Tour



Tamarind Mews is set off a polite residential street. A discreet gatehouse sits atop the gates to the mews, concealing the four new houses beyond. The architects have used an industrial-inspired palette of black-stained wood and corrugated steel to wrap the façades of the houses.



Once inside the courtyard, there is a prevailing sense of tranquillity. To the right are four outside stores and four bike sheds, one for each home. The central courtyard is a shared space, with each house leading from it. Arranged in an L-shape, three of the houses have similar internal plans, while the corner house, slightly more reserved from the outside, has a larger living space and a corner-plot rear garden.



Beyond each front door is a neat hallway, with a storage area and access to a downstairs shower room. A concise material palette of black terrazzo, white walls, black cabinetry and recycled coconut husk linoleum runs throughout the interiors - a seamless contemporary backdrop for furnishings.



The living spaces are open to the kitchen/dining room, with light flooding in from two sets of large glass external doors. The kitchen is fully equipped with Bosch appliances, and there is a downstairs utility/storage room.



Upstairs, there are three bedrooms and a shared bathroom set around a bright hallway lit by a large skylight above. There is a double bedroom in each house, along with two smaller rooms that could be used as offices.



Each house has a 2kW solar panel array.



Outdoor Space



Each house has a private walled garden, laid partially with lawn. A secluded space, it provides an outdoor area independent of the shared spaces at the front.



The Area



Meridian Water sits between Walthamstow and Tottenham in north London. It has been designed as a centre for creative production, with skills hubs to transform some of the borough's industrial areas for lively enterprises. The area is part-way finished; the walk from the train station to Tamarind Mews provides an outlook over the recently completed parts of the development. Tamarind Mews is tucked at one corner of the new housing, in a secluded site that bridges the newer developments and the preexisting Victorian stock.



Some nearby facilities have already been transformed, such as the old Ikea site, now the setting of Drumsheds, and there are plans for a full suite of local amenities. The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is also nearby. Meridian Angel School is also close by.



One of Meridian Water’s biggest assets is its proximity to green spaces. The River Lea is nearby and offers walking routes that wind south towards Walthamstow Wetlands, a 211-hectare nature reserve with two cafés, one housed in a Grade II-listed former coal house.



Silver Street station is within walking distance and runs Weaver line (Overground) services to Liverpool Street in under 25 minutes. Meridian Water station is even closer to home, with services to Stratford in around 15 minutes or to Tottenham Hale, for connections to the Stansted Express.



Service Charge: Estimated approx. £250 per annum / Council Tax Band and EPC: Awaiting assessment