Cockfosters Road in Hadley Wood, North London was once adorned with mansion after mansion – these properties were the ‘trophy homes’for rich families and overseas investors

But over recent years, as our living needs have changed, the demand for these mega-mansions is no longer there, and instead, we are seeing a shift towards apartment living.

One by one, the mansions on this desirable road in Hadley Wood have been sold off to developers, as the trend for apartment living is changing how people live today.

Five mansions on this road have now been converted into luxury apartment blocks with more to come. Favoured by international travellers, premier league footballers, celebrities, downsizers and even some families, the lateral living trend from central London is making its way to ‘Super Suburbs’, as more and more people no longer want to, or can afford to live in, mega-mansions.

Heronslea Group is one of the developers currently selling apartments on Cockfosters Road, at its flagship site Renaissance, Jason Rishover, CEO of the Group comments: “The London market has changed considerably over the past two years. Stamp duty increases on expensive homes and second homes as well as the abolition of the non-dom tax status for individuals who have lived in the UK a long time have all had a detrimental effect on the market, and then came Brexit. The desire to live in mansions is getting less and less, yet people still want to live on premier roads with prime addresses. Luxury apartment living is the future. You don’t have to be super rich to buy one of these luxury apartments and they come with so many added benefits that mansions don’t – underground parking, concierge, lateral living, secure lock up and leave and of course neighbours and a community.”

The apartments here are like houses on one level, which has appealed to a wide variety of buyers. As our living costs become higher people don’t want the extra cost of maintaining older homes which also cost more to heat. Luxury apartments all come with the latest mod conveniences, double glazed windows, underfloor heating, air cooling and cat 6 wiring which future proofs your home.

For those seeking apartment living in a premier address Renaissance is a collection of just eight three-bedroom apartment suites, set in an impressive mansion style development in beautifully landscaped grounds, offering exceptional lateral living in one of London’s most exclusive neighbourhoods.

Featuring a spectacular galleried entrance and benefiting from five star hotel-style concierge service, Renaissance is ideally located close to a range of shops, parks and transport links and provides a high level of security with electronic gated entrance, secure basement parking plus ample visitor spaces with convenient lift access to all homes, video entry system, alarm systems and CCTV throughout.

Each home at Renaissance has been designed to be a house on one level, so for those looking to downsize these exceptionally grand homes with generous rooms won’t be a compromise. They benefit from exquisite interior design and unrivalled specification throughout and boast beautiful landscaped gardens and private terraces. Apartments are situated across three floors ranging in size from 2029 sq ft to 2725 sq ft and feature the finest designer eat-in kitchens, breakfast rooms and separate utility rooms, spacious living areas with plenty of room for relaxing, three bedrooms with luxurious en-suite bathrooms and/or powder rooms and cutting-edge home entertainment systems.

Loved by its residents, Hadley Wood is a highly sought-after area surrounded by parks and greenbelt, offering excellent transport links and amenities. The development is situated close to Hadley Wood Village with its shops, restaurants, pubs and boutiques. Leisure facilities include the Alister Mackenzie-designed course at Hadley Wood Golf Club, Hadley Wood Tennis Club and the nearby Trent Park with its 800 acres of parkland.

Renaissance is just a 10-minute walk to Cockfosters Underground Station with the Piccadilly Line providing direct links into Leicester Square within 36 minutes, alternatively, Hadley Wood Overground station has routes into Moorgate in 35 minutes. By road, the development is a short distance from the A1, M1 and M25.

Prices start at £2.15m. For further information contact the selling agents Statons on 0208 441 9555 or visit Heronslea Group at www.heronslea-net