Upper Tollington Park, Stroud Green, Islington, London, N4

A handsome red-brick Victorian family house on Upper Tollington Park, thoughtfully extended and richly detailed, blending period craftsmanship with a confident, design-led rear addition and a generous west-facing garden.

INSIDE

Behind its elegant façade of soft black sash windows, this is a house that balances warmth, character and modern family living with ease—original features carefully retained, while contemporary interventions feel calm, considered and practical.

The tone is set from the outset, with dark panelling and painted woodwork running throughout the ground floor, paired with original floorboards, deep cornicing, ceiling roses and beautifully preserved fireplaces. Glass-panelled, dark-painted timber doors divide the principal living spaces, allowing light to flow freely while maintaining a sense of structure and intimacy.
To the rear, the house opens into a striking kitchen and dining extension. Polished concrete floors ground the space, while soft green cabinetry sits alongside sleek white worktops and a generous central island—perfect for everyday family life and entertaining alike. Large rooflights and full-width bi-folding doors flood the space with natural light and create a seamless connection to the garden beyond.

The rear garden has been thoughtfully arranged with a paved patio immediately off the house, ideal for outdoor seating, and a further dining area towards the rear. A large summer house provides excellent storage and the potential for use as a garden studio, gym or workspace.
A discreet WC completes the ground floor.

The first-floor hosts two generous double bedrooms and a substantial family bathroom, finished with refined green tiling and a statement oval bathtub. The principal bedroom benefits from a beautifully appointed en-suite, where contrasting herringbone wall tiling, marbled floor tiles and micro-cement walls create a calm, spa-like atmosphere.

On the second floor, two further bedrooms are arranged alongside an additional bathroom, making this a flexible and well-balanced family home with space to grow, work and host.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Upper Tollington Park sits in one of North London’s most vibrant residential corners, with a fantastic selection of new and trend-setting restaurants, cafés and pubs just moments away. The high street is within easy walking distance (just 266 feet to the nearest coffee shop).

A Tesco super store is 0.1 miles away and connectivity into London is conveniently close too. Finsbury Park station is 0.2 miles away and provides rapid access into central London via the Victoria and Piccadilly lines, plus National Rail services. Frequent bus routes and plentiful cycle lanes further enhance mobility across North and East London. Also in nearby Finsbury Park is a theatre, cinema and Gymbox.

The park itself offers a range of leisure options within the expanse of green space - including tennis courts, a running track, basketball courts, playgrounds and a cafe.

For dinner and evenings out, the area delivers an eclectic mix of culinary experiences. From excellent pubs including the Faltering Falback and The Tollington to local favourites such as Common Ground, a much-loved café and eatery serving globally inspired dishes and specialty coffee in a relaxed, plant-filled setting.