Calabria Road, Highbury Fields, Islington, London, N5

A thoughtfully reimagined Victorian townhouse on Calabria Road, refurbished with the guidance of Azman Architects, where intelligent architecture and calm, contemporary interiors combine to create a home perfectly tailored for modern family life. Arranged over four floors and extending to over 2,200 sq ft, the house offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a series of beautifully balanced living spaces, with light and volume carefully introduced throughout the plan.

The architects’ approach focuses on maximising space, flow and natural light. Carefully inserted openings, a sculptural rooflight above the dining space and considered material choices create a quiet architectural rhythm between the original Victorian fabric and the contemporary interventions.

INSIDE

Entry is on the ground floor, where a generous double reception room spans the front of the house. Original floorboards, tall ceilings and a working fireplace provide warmth and character, while bespoke shelving and integrated storage frame the room, creating a comfortable yet refined living space.

To the rear, the house opens into a striking kitchen and dining room, designed as the social heart of the home. A long run of stainless steel cabinetry and worktops forms a sleek working kitchen, centred around a substantial island.
Above the dining area, a dramatic glazed rooflight introduces daylight deep into the plan, illuminating the textured concrete wall and built-in seating. Full-height glazing opens directly onto the garden, allowing the interior and exterior spaces to flow seamlessly together.
The rear garden extends directly from the kitchen dining space, designed as an intimate and leafy courtyard with space for outdoor dining and planting.

The first floor is arranged as an adaptable family level, offering two further reception rooms to the front. These rooms provide flexibility for a growing family and could also serve as two further bedrooms or a principle suite. A further bedroom and a bathroom are found to the rear on the half landing between the ground and first floors.

Above, the second floor is dedicated entirely to the principal suite. A generous bedroom is accompanied by extensive built-in storage and a large en suite bathroom featuring a freestanding bath and twin basins. From this level, doors open onto a private roof terrace, offering an elevated outdoor retreat.

The third floor accommodates a further bedroom with en suite bathroom, tucked beneath the roofline and filled with natural light, creating an ideal guest room or private retreat.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Calabria Road sits within one of Highbury’s most desirable residential pockets, a quiet tree-lined street moments from the green open spaces of Highbury Fields and Clissold Park.

The surrounding neighbourhood offers an excellent mix of independent cafés, restaurants and local shops.

Just moments away you’ll find Highbury & Islington, Upper Street and the village-esque Highbury Barn where foodies will discover the celebrated recent opening Lupa, along with local favourites Da Mario’s Deli and La Fromagerie. For more superb local dining, you are only a short walk from Trullo. The amenities Newington Green and Stoke Newington Church Street are within easy reach too, providing even more artisan food stores and well-regarded neighbourhood restaurants.

Transport connections are excellent. Canonbury Overground is a short walk away, providing direct access to Shoreditch, Highbury & Islington and Stratford, while Highbury & Islington Station offers Victoria Line underground services alongside further Overground connections. Numerous bus routes also provide quick access into the City and central London.