Hemingford Road, Barnsbury, N1

Arranged across five floors, this elegant home blends classic period features with contemporary living. You enter on the raised ground floor where an impressive open-plan kitchen forms the heart of the home. Fitted with premium Gaggenau appliances, the Boffi kitchen offers generous storage and extensive worktop space, ideal for keen cooks and everyday family life. To the front of the property is a charming reception room, while to the rear a dining room enjoys leafy views towards Barnsbury Wood and creates a wonderful setting for entertaining. A guest cloakroom is also located on this floor, along with direct access down to the garden. The lower ground floor provides outstanding additional living space and great flexibility. Currently arranged as three separate areas, it can equally function as one expansive sitting or family room. French doors open directly onto the garden, creating a seamless indoor–outdoor flow. A further guest cloakroom is also located on this level. The first floor hosts the impressive principal bedroom to the front, flooded with natural light from large sash windows with original shutters. The room retains a wealth of period character including a fireplace, ceiling rose and ornate cornicing. A well-appointed family bathroom is positioned to the rear. On the second floor are two further generous double bedrooms, while the top floor accommodates the fourth double bedroom alongside a shower room and access to a private terrace. Hemingford Road is a picturesque, tree-lined street in the heart of Barnsbury, known for its handsome Victorian and Georgian houses and tranquil residential feel. The road runs alongside the beautiful Barnsbury Wood Nature Reserve — one of London’s oldest local nature reserves — providing a rare sense of greenery and calm within the city. The property is ideally positioned for excellent transport connections. Highbury & Islington Station offers the Victoria line, the London Overground and National Rail services, providing quick access across London. Angel Station on the Northern line is also within easy reach. The surrounding area is rich in amenities, with the boutiques, cafés and restaurants of Upper Street nearby, as well as the vibrant food and retail offerings of Camden Passage. Residents also benefit from easy access to green open spaces including Highbury Fields and the Regents Canal towpath. This exceptional home combines generous living space, period charm and a prime Barnsbury location, making it perfectly suited for both family life and entertaining.

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