St. Paul Street, Islington, London, N1

Benefitting from the best of both worlds with period and modern features is this beautifully presented Victorian home, located in the heart of the Arlington Conservation Area. Offering good natural light with a sunny south east facing front elevation, the property comprises of an inviting entrance hall and a double reception room on the raised ground floor. The double reception room offers wonderful light from the large sash to the front, which is framed with original shutters, as well a large sash window which overlooks the rear, that is also framed with the original shutters. Further period features in the double reception room include ornate cornicing in both rooms, ceiling roses, two grand fireplaces, which are both complemented with marble mantlepieces and the original wooden floorboards.

Set to the rear on the half landing is an architectural masterpiece, the fabulous bright kitchen/diner which has polished concrete flooring and a stylish fully integrated kitchen, which is also complemented with polished concrete worktops. The kitchen/diner is a great place for hosting guests and offers great flow from the dining area, which leads seamlessly into the garden. The kitchen/diner also consists of sleek storage cupboards and steps which lead down to the vast utility room with further storage. The low maintenance walled rear garden is remarkably private with a built-in table that marries up with the tones of the kitchen and raised flowerbeds with mature shrubs and plants.

Set to the front of the lower ground floor is a well proportioned guest bedroom which also benefits having an en-suite shower room and French doors which lead to the front patio. The lower ground floor also has a modern cloakroom.

The top floor of this charming home was originally two bedrooms, however it has been transformed to create a palatial principal bedroom with a vast dressing room area. Offering wonderful light from the two sash windows to the front which enjoy views onto Arlington Square Gardens as well as a rear sash, this luxurious bedroom could easily be transformed back to two well proportioned double bedrooms should one wish. Set to the half landing is a family bathroom. The top floor also benefits from having a small loft room which is ideal for storage.

Located within an LTN and enjoying a peaceful setting, the property is located a short walk from Upper Street and Camden Passage, which offers an array of independent boutique shops, bars, restaurants and delicatessens. In the opposite direction De Beauvoir and Shoreditch are a short walk away. The property is also within close proximity of Angel tube station (providing access to the Northern Line) and one stop away from King’s Cross / St Pancras, which provides access to the Circle, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines, Piccadilly Line and Victoria Line as well St Pancras International and National Rail. There are also ample bus links to be found on New North Road.