Sandon Court, London N4

This bright one-bedroom apartment lies within Sandon Court, a RIBA award-winning development on the border of Stoke Newingoton and Finsbury Park. Its layout makes excellent use of space, with living areas that unfold onto a generous balcony with views over the treetops of Clissold Park. The apartment has been designed with eco-friendly credentials in mind and has a CHP heating system complemented with MVHR, enabling efficient heating while reducing bills. Stoke Newington Church Street is a five-minute walk away through the adjacent park, while Finsbury Park Underground station is a 12-minute walk or a five-minute bus.



The Tour



The apartment sits on the fourth floor of Sandon Court, a striking building characterised by clean lines and smart balconies. The building has a private courtyard and a secure bicycle store. There is lift access to this apartment.



Entry via a secure lobby and through to a spacious hallway, with a fitted utility cupboard alongside an additional storage cupboard. Engineered oak flooring runs underfoot throughout the space, and flows into the open-plan kitchen and living space towards the rear of the plan. Full-length glazing captures treetop views, and double glass doors unfolds onto the balcony beyond. The apartment is dual aspect so is flooded with bouth southerly and easterly light.



In the kitchen, sleek white cabinetry is finished with quartz worktops. There is an integrated fridge/freezer and oven, alongside ample storage space. Light spills into the room through a large tilt-and-turn window, which opens onto a Juliet balcony.



An expansive double bedroom sits at the front of the plan. A large glazed door provides access to the balcony, while framing views of the trees and rooftops beyond. The rear wall is washed in a deep navy blue, and mirrored storage extends across one wall.



Across the hall, the bathroom floor and walls are finished with large grey tiles. It has a bathtub with a rainfall shower overhead.



Outdoor Space



Accessed from both the main living space and the bedroom, a large balcony extends the length of the apartment. Here, timber decking, exposed brick columns, and metal panelling lend an industrial feel, while serene views extend across the greenery of Clissold Park towards the spire of The Old Church in the distance.



The Area



The apartment is close to a wide variety of green spaces. The closest is Clissold Park which is on the doorstep, a park home to an aviary, beautiful lakes, a café, tennis courts, a skate park, a children’s playground and a paddling pool, as well as a few resident deer. Visible from the apartment, The Old Church is a vibrant arts venue just outside the park; it's also London's only surviving Elizabethan church. Abney Park and Cemetery lies just beyond, while the Woodberry Wetlands - with its wonderful café and open-water swimming - is a short walk north. Finsbury Park Highbury Fields and the Parkland Walk are also close by, providing a diverse selection of green space.



Stoke Newington’s much-loved Church Street can be accessed via a short walk through the park. It’s home to Rasa, The Spence Bakery, Escocesa, AUN and The Good Egg, among others; Whole Foods Market and Newington Green Fruit and Vegetables are also close by. Either side of the main block entrance is a very popular coffee shop and a Sainsbury's local.



The apartment is near the culinary hotspots around Newington Green; neighbourhood favourites include The Clarence Tavern, Esters, Mangal 1, Jolene, Perilla and Cadet. A short walk away, on Petherton Road, is Primeur; described as “the perfect neighbourhood restaurant,” it serves modern European cuisine and natural wine.



Transport connections are excellent. Finsbury Park station is a 12-minute walk away and has National Rail services as well as connections to the Piccadilly and Victoria lines. Manor House Underground station is also close by, as is Stoke Newington Overground station, which runs regular services to Liverpool Street in around 15 minutes. Canonbury Overground is also close by. These two stations give access to the Mildmay, Weaver and Windrush lines, with regular services to major travel hubs at Liverpool Street, Stratford and Whitechapel in 15 minutes. There are plenty of good bus connections to the centre of the city, including to London Bridge, Victoria, Waterloo and King’s Cross.



Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 117 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £2,700 per annum / Ground Rent: Approx. £300 per annum / Council Tax Band: C