Bavaria Road II, London N19

This smart home lies on the ground floor of a steel-grey 19th-century Methodist chapel in the Hornsey area of Islington, north London. It spans some 1,000 sq ft and is largely open-plan, with white-washed walls and light from well-placed windows and a small, glass-enclosed courtyard. This home also has a neat garden in front of the building that, facing south, is the ideal spot for growing potted plants.



The Tour



The handsome blue façade of this former chapel stands out amid its traditional brick-fronted neighbours on Bavaria Road. Built in 1883, it was previously known as Bleinheim Chapel.



Beyond the front garden, a glazed door opens into a large space with an exaggerated sense of volume, care of tall, lofty ceilings and original arched windows. Fitted shelves and cupboards bookend the space, and engineered oak floorboards with underfloor heating begin here and continue throughout. Flexible and bright, the room would suit a variety of configurations and presents an opportunity for future owners to adapt the space to their needs.



Passing a second entrance point and a deep cupboard, a second reception room lies beyond. A roof light overhead ushers brightness deep into the room. Behind is a smart U-shaped kitchen, with glossy grey units, a glass splashback and integrated appliances.



The bathroom is in the far corner of the home, a generous room with a large walk-in shower.



Outdoor Space



The attractive garden at the front of the building is demised to this apartment; it has olive trees, bespoke seating and slate paving underfoot.



Accessed from inside is a glass-bound courtyard garden. This draws in supplementary light to the living spaces, but is also where the current owners grow potted plants.



The Area



Bavaria Road is a small residential street off Hornsey Road. There is a wide variety of shops, cafés and restaurants in the immediate area, including a branch of perennial favourite Jolene.



The house is a short walk from Stroud Green Road, home to organic shops such as Urban Native and Butler’s, an independent wine shop and delicatessen and the highly acclaimed Tollingtons restaurant. The restaurants of Blackstock Road, such as Top Cuvée and S Giaccos are also close at hand. Local pubs include the Faltering Fullback and The Plimsoll.



Waterlow Park and the famous Highgate Cemetery are both nearby, as is Finsbury Park, while Hampstead Heath is around a 30-minute walk away. Crouch End is within easy reach, with its excellent selection of shops, restaurants, pubs and cinemas. Alongside Arthouse, a local arts centre and independent cinema, there is also a Picturehouse cinema.



The apartment is within walking distance of Archway Underground station (Northern line) and Upper Holloway Overground station. There are also excellent bus links.



Tenure: Share of Freehold/ Lease Length: 97 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £1,800 per annum / Ground Rent: Peppercorn / Council Tax Band: D