Albion Road, Stoke Newington, N16

Accommodation is light filled and well-proportioned comprising:

A grand entrance hallway, featuring marble floors and leading to the dual reception space that occupies the raised ground floor.

The ground floor reception rooms are complete with ornate features, which include detailed and elaborate cornicing and fireplace, with hand cut and individually laid French solid oak flooring, in a French parquet style. The rear reception space provides access to the stunning and bespoke kitchen/dining area, also retaining marble flooring and in turn leading to the serene rear garden which overlooks St Mary's Church, along with the whole rear of the house, designed by the acclaimed architect Gilbert Scott responsible for Kings Cross St Pancras. A remarkable sight in Central London.

A further formal reception space and or double bedroom is accessed via the original staircase and is set at the front of the first floor, bathed in natural light courtesy of the large bay window, as well as the additional window to the side. The room features the same French solid oak flooring as the ground floor and is also complete with ornate cornicing and a fireplace.

There is a large double bedroom set behind, (with the window framing the magnificent view of St Mary’s Church and gardens), which along with both rooms on this level can be used as a double bedroom and or a very private large study/office space.

The larger bathroom is situated on the lower half landing, featuring superb and concealed storage for laundry (housing a washing machine) and linen storage, walls and floor with heavily veined Italian marble.

The additional bathroom is situated above, also featuring highly specified and veined Italian walls on shower and a jacuzzi bath.

It should be noted that the volume of space approaching the top floor is remarkable and together with the vaulted ceiling on the main bedroom provide a real sense of space rarely found in homes of this type.

An exceptional property that must be viewed to be appreciated, seamlessly blending fabulous design with period charm. Situated at the top of Albion Road, brilliantly located off Stoke Newington Church St, courtesy of the recently enforced low traffic neighbourhood (ltn) scheme, offering peace and tranquillity in the very heart of Stoke Newington and within close proximity to the greenery and amenities of Clissold House and parkland. Stoke Newington Church Street provides superb local shopping and a wide range of eateries.

This property falls within the Clissold Park Conservation area. The back of the house being framed by a serene landscape garden with mature and secluded trees, being framed by the whimsical and ‘quintessentially English’ view and or stylisation of St Mary’s Church; a private, peaceful and serene space.

Location – Historic charm and Importance

This exceptional early Victorian house is located at the top of Albion Road, characterized as the best and most ‘sought after’ area in the London Borough of Hackney.

Located in the ‘historic’ zone of Stoky and moments away from the highly ‘sought after’ Clissold Park and Stoke Newington Town Hall. Surrounded by leafy quiet residential streets. Located in the optimum and historic part of Stoky, with close and unprecedented views of the important St Mary’s Church (designed by the well-known and renowned architect George Gilbert Scott, the architect responsible for designing Kings Cross St Pancras amongst other important London buildings) and surrounding gardens.

The back of this property has spectacular ‘uninterrupted’ views of St Mary’s Church and Clissold Park entrance. This property is characterized by ‘privacy’ and ‘tranquillity’. Located in a conservation area.

Green Open Spaces

Moments away from the charming and charismatic Stoke Newington Church Street, an area characterised for a vibrant and culturally diverse area in North London. Lively atmosphere, green spaces, multitude of fashionable cafes, independent shops and restaurants.

Moments away from green spaces such as the famous and much loved Clissold Park, a 54 acre park in the heart of Stoke Newington. Clissold Park offering an oasis of peace and tranquillity, as well as a skate park, play areas for sports and children’s play areas, ornamental lakes and ponds, a variety of wildlife, including an animal enclosure with deer, goats, birds, a butterfly tent and other animals.

Also moments away from the historic and important Abney Park Cemetery, a green space for reflection, historic charm and tranquil and inspirational walks.

Wellbeing and Sports

In terms of wellbeing, health and sports the property is moments away from the famous Clissold Leisure Centre, offering a range of health, sport and leisure activities, emphasis on indoor swimming facilities. Clissold Leisure Centre offers two of the largest indoor swimming pools in London. The main swimming pool is 25 meters long, 2 meters deep throughout and with 8 lanes. The training pool is equally 25 meters long and has 6 lanes. There is also a toddler pool. Clissold Park also benefits from having wonderful outdoor tennis courts and jogging tracks.

Education

Stoke Newington offers a range of educational opportunities for residents of all ages. The area is home to several top-rated primary schools, including William Patten Primary School and Betty Layward Primary School, both with “Outstanding” Ofsted ratings.

For secondary education, Stoke Newington School and Sixth Form and Skinners’ Academy provide exceptional facilities and a well-rounded curriculum for students aged 11-19 years.

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