Mitchison Road, East Canonbury, Islington, London, N1

A beautifully reimagined two-bedroom (plus study) garden maisonette in the heart of East Canonbury, blending timeless architectural charm with natural, tactile materials and considered bespoke detailing.

Set across the lower and raised ground floors of a handsome mid-terrace Victorian townhouse, this 1,035 sq ft home has been extensively remodelled with a refined palette of natural finishes. The result is a calm and elegant space that celebrates both the building’s period heritage and the softness of contemporary design.

On the raised ground floor, a bright double reception room stretches the full depth of the plan. Large sash windows at either end flood the space with natural light and provide leafy views to front and rear. Original shutters, Corston bronze hardware, and Clayworks plaster walls add depth and warmth, while rich Iroko timber joinery softens the scheme throughout.

To the rear, the contemporary kitchen is finished in white cabinetry with a timber worktop and features distinctive encaustic floor tiles, sash windows, and a leafy outlook.

Downstairs, the principal bedroom is arranged with a bespoke headboard in Iroko wood and flanked by low-level integrated bedside lighting, the ambient built in lighting follows the line of the walls and ceiling. Adjacent is a large walk-in wardrobe with natural jute carpet underfoot, also found throughout this level.

Two luxurious bathrooms sit on this floor, finished in traditional Tadelakt plaster on the walls and ceiling and handmade Moroccan Zellige tiles on the floor. In one, a custom double sink is paired with twin wall-mounted taps and a walk-in rainfall shower with brushed bronze hardware.

The second bedroom, which is currently arranged as a nursery, opens directly onto a private west-facing garden — a quiet, sun-dappled retreat with original brick boundary walls and space for planting and outdoor dining. There is adjoining third flexible space, which is currently utilised as a home office, this also opens directly to the garden through timber-framed glazed doors.
A utility room and two full-height vaults at the front provide generous storage and functional space, completing this impeccably balanced home.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Mitchison Road is a tranquil street, perfectly located for all that Islington has to offer. Both Essex Road and Canonbury Overground stations are easily accessible, with numerous bus routes along Essex Road connecting you to the City, Central London, and beyond.
Newington Green and De Beauvoir are just a short distance away, both known for their vibrant communities and diverse amenities. Upper Street, Highbury & Islington, and Angel are also very nearby.

For nearby green spaces, head to Highbury Fields or Clissold Park, both offering open areas, tennis courts, and popular dog-walking routes.
Around Essex Road, you'll find independent shops like the renowned cheesemonger Neal’s Yard Dairy and the children’s boutique Molly Meg, as well as some of the best places to eat and drink in the capital. Recent favourites include Goodbye Horses, The Brave, and Godet.