This exceptional home combines the character and proportions of a Victorian Islington house with a sophisticated contemporary extension, creating a versatile and beautifully considered family home of approximately 1,800+ sq ft. A side entrance creates the opportunity for an unusually generous reception room, spanning the entire width of the original house and measuring approximately 23' x 16'. Filled with natural light and retaining a wealth of original period detailing, the room features a handsome fireplace, sash windows, hardwood flooring, ornate cornicing and a ceiling rose. To the rear are excellent built-in storage cupboards and a stylish walk-in shower room. Descending to the lower ground floor, the house opens into an impressive high-quality open-plan kitchen and dining room, designed for both everyday family life and entertaining. Bespoke cabinetry provides generous storage and complements the contemporary kitchen. To the front is a separate utility room, with access beyond to the original vaults and front patio. At the rear, the kitchen flows into the architecturally designed extension, which provides a beautifully light-filled snug, creating a relaxed secondary living space. The extension continues through to bedroom three, which benefits from its own en-suite bathroom and walk-in wardrobe. From here, access leads to the mezzanine level and onwards towards Canon Street, creating an unusual and highly versatile arrangement. The first floor provides the principal bedroom, with extensive built-in wardrobes, together with bedroom two and a flexible study/bedroom four. The latter opens directly onto the property's impressive south-east facing roof terrace, providing a wonderful private outdoor space and an ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing or enjoying the evening light. The second floor is dedicated to the family bathroom, completing the accommodation. The result is a rare combination of Victorian character, intelligent architectural design and contemporary family living, with the house's original features carefully balanced against the exceptional quality and practicality of the later works.
Prebend Street is particularly well placed for the best of Angel, Islington and Upper Street. Local amenities are close at hand, including independent cafés, bakeries, restaurants and shops. Pophams, a popular bakery and café, is situated on Prebend Street itself, while Saponara provides an established Italian restaurant nearby. Upper Street and Camden Passage offer an extensive choice of restaurants, cafés, bars, boutiques and independent retailers. The neighbourhood also benefits from excellent access to green and recreational spaces. Arlington Square provides an attractive communal garden setting, while the Regent's Canal is approximately 0.2 miles away, offering a peaceful waterside route for walking and cycling. Islington Green, the Almeida Theatre, Business Design Centre and O2 Academy Islington are all within approximately 0.7 miles. The house is exceptionally well connected for both the City and central London. Essex Road station is approximately 0.3 miles away, providing National Rail services towards Moorgate and connections across the Northern City Line. Angel Underground station is approximately 0.5 miles away, offering Northern line services into the City and West End. Highbury & Islington station is approximately 0.9 miles away, providing Underground and Overground services.