Osidge is a suburban district in the London Borough of Barnet. The area was first recorded in 1176 which was then home to a grand estate that has since seen many owners and had multiple reconstructions. The late owner Thomas Lipton, best remembered for his blends of tea, endowed his home as a hostel for nurses after his death in 1931. This led to the 60-acre estate being once again built up and used as a care home for elderly female residents, which remains its current form. The area borders both Southgate and Enfield and so many similar characteristics are found across the areas, such as the 1930s semi-detached houses. Properties within the area have generous gardens and distinctive ‘ski-ramp’ roofs, which can be found on avenues such as Chase Way.
A great selection of local amenities, eateries and entertainment venues are found across this location. Residents can explore the local attractions of Enfield Golf Club, Barnet Everyman Cinema, London Water Polo, Boyden's Kitchen, Miracles Cafe and more. Hampden Square is to the west of Osidge and functions as a mini shopping square with independent shops, retailers and some eateries.
Osidge sits within the Borough of Barnet which is among the top 10 safest Boroughs in London. The district has had some violent crime recorded but remains at a low property crime rate.
There are a number of private parking options across this location, with Driveways, Street parking and Car Parks available at a daily or monthly rate. Some local spaces can be found on Chase Way, Chase Side, Hampden Way and Brunswick Park Road, all of which are within 10 minutes of the area.
A variety of venues are on offer in the Osidge area, residents can choose from The Osidge Arms, St Harmonicas Blues Club, The Southgate Club, Dillons Bar and more. If locals want additional options, they can also head to the surrounding areas of Whetstone, Edmonton and Tottenham.
The Osidge Primary School and Ashmole Academy are the only two Schools directly within Osidge, however, more education options are available in the nearby areas of New Barnet and Wood Green. A great selection of activity clubs for infants are also accessible within the area, this includes, Baby Sensory, Monkey Music and Art & Music Workshops.
There is a lot of greenery on offer in the Osidge area, with Oak Hill Park, Brunswick Park, Minchenden Oak Garden and more. With the many opportunities for furry friends to explore these large scenic spaces, this makes Osidge the perfect spot for dog owners.
Southgate Underground Station provides access to the Piccadilly Line where residents can travel to Finsbury Park, then take the Victoria line to get into London King's Cross St.Pancras within 30 minutes. Local Buses are also available within the area.