St. Pauls Place, Islington, London, N1

Set upon a beautiful tree lined street is this elegant five bedroom Victorian family home. Enjoying uninterrupted views to the rear with St Paul’s Shrubbery, this handsome home offers an array of period features along with wonderful light.

The property comprises of an inviting entrance with a pretty landscaped garden to the front complete with the original ornate Victorian railings and gate. The hallway offers great ceiling height, coving, corbels, parquet flooring, the original staircase with a swooping balustrade. Set upon the raised ground floor with views to the rear over the much-loved landscaped garden is the kitchen that offers great ceiling height, original cornicing, large sash that is framed with the original wooden shutters and wooden floorboards. The kitchen is made from mahogany wood and offers excellent storage and worksurface space. Set to the front of the property is the dining area that has a splendid fireplace with marble surround and also offers pretty views over the fine period homes found on St Pauls Place via the arched sash window, that still retains some of the original Victorian panes of glass and is complemented with the original wooden shutters.

The first floor consists of a magnificent reception room that offers wonderful light from the two floor to ceiling sash windows that are complemented with the original wooden shutters. Furthermore, this great entertaining area has a beautiful fireplace and marble surround, coving, high ceilings and wooden floorboards. Nestled behind the reception room with lovely views over the divine garden is a well-proportioned double bedroom. The top floor houses two further double bedroom with the principal bedroom set to the front which offers good natural light from the two sash windows which enjoy views over the roof tops and treetops of St Pauls Place. Set to the rear of the top floor is another double bedroom with tranquil views over the verdant garden. Perfectly positioned between the two bedrooms is a Jack and Jill bathroom. Entered on the lower ground floor via its own private entrance you have access to a separate annex. Set to the front of the lower ground floor is a well-proportioned double bedroom and set to the rear with direct access to the garden is another reception room. There is also a family bathroom on this floor.

The rear garden really is a magical space that has been lovingly enhanced and transformed by the current owners over the years, with a beautiful York stone patio, a large lawn and a decked area to the rear with an amazing wood and glass outside office studio. The walled garden is rich with mature plants and shrubs and is a calm and relaxing space, ideal for summer barbeques.

This handsome home enjoys a wonderful location getting the best of the delights on offer found in Islington, Upper Street, Essex Road, Newington Green and Highbury which are all within walking distance and host an array of boutique shops, delicatessens, bars and restaurants. Furthermore, this light and airy home is also within proximity of Canonbury Overground Station, Highbury & Islington Station as well as Essex Road Station and Angel tube station.