St Peter's Street, London N1

This elegant architect-designed apartment lies on St Peter’s Street in Islington, close to Upper Street, the Regent’s Canal Towpath and Angel station. Space has been rationally apportioned, with bespoke joinery that carves out generous storage. Original Victorian sash windows carry a beautiful quality of natural light throughout.



The Tour



Entry to the house is from the street, where a shared door opens to a communal hallway. From here, stairs ascent to the first floor and the front door of the apartment.



From the landing is the heart of the home, a serene open-plan living space with white-painted walls, towering windows and an original cast-iron fireplace. Built-in shelves provide space for books and draw the eye upwards, elongating the generous ceiling height.



On the other side of the room is the kitchen, a carefully and comprehensively designed space with bespoke oak cabinetry and ingeniously designed overhead storage. Appliances include Bosch washing machine, induction hob and oven, and there is room centrally for a dining table and chairs. At the front, a sash window rises above the stainless-steel sink.



Original floorboards run throughout, continuing into the serene bedroom. White-painted walls provide a blank canvas for art and furniture, including a triptych of built-in storage cleverly slotted into the former fireplace and alcoves. The shower room has been equally well-conceived, with striking black terrazzo tiles that line the floor and extend upwards to partly cover the wall.



The Area



St Peter’s Street is a broad, peaceful residential street between Islington’s Upper Street and the Regent’s Canal. Close by are the likes of Pophams Bakery, The Duke of Cambridge, Toconoco and Towpath. Neighbourhood favourite, The Baring, is also within walking distance and serves delicious seasonal food.



Islington’s Upper Street has an abundance of amenities, from Ottolenghi to Gail’s, the Almeida Theatre to The Old Red Lion Theatre & Pub. The charming Compton Arms and the wonderful Union Chapel are nearby, along with the Pig and Butcher. For art, the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art is a short walk away.



For green space, the broad expanses of Shoreditch Park lie less than 10 minutes’ walk away, while London Fields can be accessed via a delightful canal-side walk in the warmer months.



Nearby Angel station runs Northern line services and is an eight-minute walk away; Essex Road station is also nearby. There are plenty of bus routes in the area that provide access to the City and the West End.

Tenure: Share of Freehold | Lease Length: 992 years remaining | Service Charge: Approx. £620 per annum | Ground Rent: peppercorn | Council Tax Band: C