Offord Road, Barnsbury, Islington, London, N1

A design-led two-bedroom maisonette arranged over three levels, with a private entrance, roof terrace and sole use of a rear garden. Set in the heart of Barnsbury, the apartment balances refined contemporary finishes with retained period detail.

INSIDE

Entry is via a private lower ground floor, where two well-proportioned double bedrooms are positioned. The principal bedroom sits to the front with an en suite shower room. A second shower room sits behind, finished with hand-painted zellige and concrete tiles by Mosaic Factory, Gessi copper fittings and a Toto washlet.
The rear bedroom incorporates built-in storage and opens directly to the garden through bifold doors, creating a strong connection to the outside space.

The raised ground floor is arranged around a kitchen and dining space, fitted with a Silestone worktop, Perrin & Rowe tap, and a suite of integrated appliances including Fisher & Paykel fridge/freezer, Smeg range cooker and Miele dishwasher. To the rear, a second reception room or study features a working Victorian fireplace and House of Hackney wallpaper, with doors opening onto a terrace and onward access to the garden.

The first floor is given over to a full-width reception room with excellent natural light. Period features including a ceiling rose, coving, full-height sash windows with shutters and bespoke joinery define the space.

A well-considered home, offering flexible living across three levels with rare outside space in a prime Barnsbury setting.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Barnsbury remains one of Islington’s most established residential pockets, defined by its calm, tree-lined streets and close proximity to Upper Street.

The apartment is well placed for the restaurants, cafés and everyday amenities that line the area, while Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard at King’s Cross offer a broader mix of dining, retail and public space moments away.

Transport connections are comprehensive. King's Cross St Pancras provides national and international links, while Highbury & Islington Station (Victoria line and National Rail) offers fast access across the city. The Overground is available from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station, with the Piccadilly line from Caledonian Road Station connecting directly through the West End to Heathrow.

Locally, a number of well-regarded pubs and restaurants anchor the neighbourhood, including The Hemingford Arms, The Drapers Arms and The Tamil Prince, alongside popular brunch spot Sunday.