Housewimb, I am looking at areas north of London.

I need to be realistic.

any suggestions of areas I may not have considered. I am looking Enfield and further out. and with a initial budget of about 300k. for example I can find a 3 bedroom place in Waltham Abbey for 300-350 Where can I go? Ideally with a station so I can get into central london.

I don't mind the areas. excluding a) Tottenham b) South London.

Plus, of course, we can hang out. ;-)

minimum 2 bedrooms. Would like 3. Possibly a garage at a push. I have seen some 3 with garage.

Epping is about it for the central line, crap schools though.
Boxbourne is OK and on a mainline station.
St Albans is a good town but can be expensive, likewise Cuffley.
Hertford and Stortford also have lines into Liverpool St & Tottenham Hale.

The rest is mostly bandit country.. Obviously steer well clear of Harlow, Welwyn and Stevenage..

get a seat.

it's narrow but long.

Massive garden though.

Fetcham is very close but nice, for example.

Boxbourne's nice around the green and has decent schools, but there isn't much in terms of shopping or restaurants, whereas Ware's very good for both and Hertford's nearby as well.

Avoid Cheshunt. It's an absolute wasteland and is only likely to get worse as Tesco move their HQ to Welwyn.

in that general direction or Essex

Judging by the fact you're a regular on football messageboard, the latter is a certainty.

It will begin with legal highs, move onto freak internet forums and end in a massacre/sectioning.

You're a terrible parent.

I'm meeting to finalize a deal for $7 million with a Saudi investor. we'll double your money, sir! I'm absolutely serious. one thing about me: I'm always serious.

I will be heading to Hollywood.