Grosvenor Avenue, London, N5

BRICKWORKS SAYS

Perched on the top floor of a Victorian conversion, this one-bedroom flat makes clever use of every inch. Roof lights pull daylight deep into the interior, while the eaves have been put to work with built-in storage that keeps the spaces uncluttered. From the living room, your view is anchored by a magnificent old tree—its shifting colours marking the rhythm of the seasons. In the bedroom, mornings open to glimpses of London on the horizon, close enough to remind you of the city, but at just the right distance.

The building itself is well-maintained, with a sense of care that extends to the shared areas. Inside the flat, recent updates—new windows, flooring, and thoughtful reworking of key rooms—ensure a home that is both practical and quietly refined. It’s peaceful, too. A place where you can exhale at the end of the day and actually hear yourself think.

Location-wise, you could hardly be better placed. Canonbury station is moments away; Islington just down the road. Whether it’s a quick hop into town, a slow weekend brunch, or a late-night theatre fix, you’re plugged into the best of London—yet with a pocket of quiet to call your own.

THE OWNERS SAY

I have truly cherished living in this flat; it has been my nest, my sanctuary. Candlelit dinners with friends, cosy evenings by the fire with a film, and weekends at Highbury Fields—my spot for morning runs and long afternoons stretched out in the sun—have made life here a joy in every season, at every hour of the day.

Canonbury itself is enchanting: charming, leafy and green, authentic yet intimate, with a true sense of community. It feels like a self-contained village at the very heart of London, brimming with excellent restaurants, independent cafés, generous green spaces, and endless opportunities for leisure.

Perfectly connected yet quietly tucked away, this flat has given me some of my happiest memories.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating D
Potential Energy Rating D

Council Tax:
Band D in the borough of Islington
£2,011.82 in 2025/26.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £45
Gas £45
Water £42
These figures naturally change seasonally.

Tenure:
Share of Freehold
988 years left on the lease

Service charge:
£2,725.60 collected annually via two payments; half in January and half in July.
Maintenance is managed by HAUS Block Management.

Ground rent:
N/A

Neighbours:
There are 5 flats in total in the building

EWS1:
The building is exempt

Recent work:
The current owner carried out a full roof replacement and installed new skylight windows in the kitchen and bathroom. New hardwood sash windows were also fitted in the living room and bedroom. Some of the flat’s flooring has been upgraded, including the bathroom, which has also gained a new bathtub and WC. The boiler and washing machine are relatively new additions to the flat.

Getting around:
Canonbury (London Overground, Zone 2) is three minutes from the doorstep. For access to the London Underground, Highbury & Islington (Victoria line, London Overground, Zone 2) is a 10-minute walk. The 236 and 393 bus routes run along Grosvenor Avenue itself, taking you from Finsbury Park to Hackney Wick, and from King’s Cross to Archway and on to Camden Town, respectively. Further bus routes can be found just a four-minute walk away, on St Paul’s Road.

Onward plans:
The current owners are selling chain-free.

Anything else:
Tottenham Hale station is just three stops from nearby Highbury & Islington, from where you can catch the Stansted Express, bringing easy international travel within reach.

THE LEGAL BIT

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