Canonbury Road, London N1

This exceptional three-bedroom house is nestled on Canonbury Road, a quiet residential street in Islington, north London. Designed by Richard Salt Architects, the building is characterised by striking glazed panels, a gently curved roof and hardwood window frames in a deep mahogany hue. This split-level house is masterfully arranged for modern living and has a tranquil tiered garden at the rear of the plan. Wonderfully located close to the shops and restaurants of Upper Street, the house is just a few minutes’ walk from Highbury and Islington Underground station.



The Tour



Entry to this remarkable house is via a smart wood-panelled door set into an exterior brick wall on the street. From outside, an elegantly curved roof and patterned glazing are visible, framed by mature trees and lush greenery and with the Union Chapel church in the background.



Entry is to a bright vestibule, where two large skylights overhead allow light to pour into the space. A large interior window with two smaller French windows underneath provides a first glimpse of the kitchen beyond.



A second door, cut into the exposed brickwork, opens onto a landing with sweeping views of the interiors, which have been cleverly arranged over two levels.



From here, two short flights of steps with glazed balustrades descend to an expansive open-plan living area, which melds seamlessly into the kitchen. Engineered walnut floorboards run underfoot, and a bifold door stretches across a wall to allow an abundance of natural light to spill into the room, as well providing access to an outdoor courtyard.



A spacious kitchen is cleverly tucked behind the sitting area and beneath a remarkable double-height ceiling fitted with glass panels. Fitted cabinetry in a sleek grey tone extends vertically up one wall, with built-in appliances including a double oven. Worktops are finished in crisp white, and additional light fills the room from an interior window to the vestibule. A solid walnut glulam breakfast bar abuts the living space, with an additional undercounter fridge for entertaining.



To the rear of the plan, wooden pocket doors reveal a bright guest bedroom, illuminated by glazed panels that span the length of the room and form part of the ceiling, with views of the garden beyond. There is fitted storage here housing utilities, and a walnut veneered desk stretches across the wall. A WC is also found on the ground floor.



A floating staircase ascends from the ground floor landing to the first floor gallery. A gently curved glass panel stretches the width of the opposite wall, bathing the space in light while capturing treetop views; fully bespoke, the glazing was expertly designed by the architect of the home.



There are two double bedrooms on this floor, both with gently curved ceilings, bespoke fitted storage and hardwood framed windows. Both bedrooms have en suite bathrooms with showers.



Outdoor Space



A tranquil split-level garden is nestled to the rear of the plan. A set of steps ascends from the patio outside the living room to a paved area with space for outdoor entertaining and reclining. Brick walls bordered by lush greenery wrap around the garden, creating a sense of privacy and remove.



The Area



Canonbury Road is only a short walk from the shops and restaurants on Upper Street, which offer a wealth of retail, culinary and design amenities, including Ottolenghi, Gail’s, Le Creuset, Space NK and twentytwentyone, as well as a host of national and independent retailers and restaurants. There are excellent pubs in the area, notably The Myddleton Arms and The Canonbury Tavern.



Moments from the apartment is the New River, a tranquil man-made waterway with mature trees that is a lovely spot for walks. Nearby, Highbury Fields has large areas of open green space, as well as tennis courts, a playground and a swimming pool. For entertainment, neighbouring Union Chapel is a thriving community hub and a working church with a full roster of comedy and music events.



There are several excellent schooling options in the area, including Canonbury Primary School, City of London Academy and the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School.



Convenient transport links are abundant in the area. Highbury and Islington provides quick access to the West End via the Victoria Line, Essex Road station is two stops from the City at Moorgate, and Canonbury Overground offers direct services to Canada Water and Hackney.



Council Tax Band: F