Hamilton Park, London N5

This light-filled three-bedroom apartment occupies the upper three floors of a handsome Victorian house in Highbury, north London. Thoroughly renovated, it has beautiful finishes that amplify its natural brightness and create a seamless, serene backdrop for art and furniture. The thriving independent scene of Highbury Barn is on the home's doorstep, with Newington Green, Islington's Upper Street and Blackstock Road easily reached on foot.



The Tour



One of a stately semi-detached pair, the house within which this home lies has striking dark-grey window frames that contrast with its traditional stock-brick frontage. Entry is through a shared front door, where stairs ascend to this home's private first-floor entrance.



Unfolding on either side of the entrance hall are the primary living spaces; white-painted double doors can be left open to keep the rooms in constant communication. The sitting room has three sash windows that capture beautiful verdant views. In both this room and the kitchen, American white ash floors extend underfoot. New double-glazed windows have been added here and throughout.



In the kitchen and dining room, south-facing windows draw in light throughout the day. White kitchen units with exposed timber handles line one side, with a Siemens dishwasher and a Bertazzoni range cooker. The remainder of the room is flexible, with ample space for a large table and chairs for convivial dining.



Upstairs are two of the home's three bedrooms. Both have shuttered windows and the same rejuvenating decorative scheme as the level below. At the front is a spacious bedroom with two sash windows and an immaculate en suite bathroom with Marazzi tiles. The second bedroom on this floor is served by a separate shower room, also beautifully appointed with a Lefroy Brooks sink. Across the home, Buster and Punch door handles have been added.



The uppermost floor is dedicated to an expansive bedroom with its own bathroom and access to generous eaves storage. Light pours in through more shuttered sash windows and a deep rooflight; a high-level internal window shares this brightness with the top-floor landing.



The Area



Hamilton Park is remarkably well-placed. Highbury Barn is just around the corner, home to a wonderful butcher, deli and the excellent cheese shop, La Fromagerie. Highbury Fields is a short walk from this apartment and has tennis courts, a playground, and a swimming pool.



Clissold Park is also close by, with Stoke Newington Church Street beyond. There are some excellent pubs nearby, along with exercise studios, including Lim. The wonderful restaurants of Newington Green, including Jolene and Perillo, are also easily reached, with the likes of Primeur, Trullo, Lupa, Farang and Oeno Maris among local favourites.



Upper Street sits to the south and has plenty on offer, from Ottolenghi to Gail’s, the Almeida Theatre to The Old Red Lion Theatre & Pub. For art, the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art in Canonbury is close by and has a delightful café and courtyard serving Italian spritz and food.



There are excellent schooling options in the area. Primary schools include Ambler Primary School and Children’s Centre and Gillespie Primary School. A little further afield, the independent St Paul’s Steiner School is also within easy reach. St Mary Magdalene Academy, Highbury Fields School and The London Screen Academy are also close.



Arsenal station (Piccadilly line) is around a 10-minute walk away, with Drayton Park station (National Rail) a similar distance away. Highbury and Islington station is also easily reached and runs the Victoria line and several Overground routes. There are also excellent bus routes serving the local area, providing quick access to King’s Cross and the rest of central London.



Tenure: Share of Freehold / Lease Length: Approx. 990 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £800 per annum / Ground Rent: N/A / Council Tax Band: E