Hamilton Park II, London N5

This serene ground-floor apartment lies within a handsome Victorian house in Highbury, north London. It has been beautifully finished with high-quality materials and a soothing colour palette that enhances its bright feel. From the kitchen, steps descend to a private garden, home to mature plantings and a wonderful studio or office.



The Tour



One of a stately semi-detached pair, the house that this home lies within has striking dark-grey window frames that contrast with its traditional stock-brick frontage. Entry is through a shared front door, with this home’s entrance beyond. Here, a porch has a handy cupboard for coats and shoes.



On the left is the sitting room, a beautiful room with soaring ceilings. A sweeping sash window sits at the front, complete with margins and white-painted shutters. On one side of the room is a gas fire flanked by bespoke fitted storage in the alcoves. Buster and Punch door handles have been added here and throughout.



White-painted floorboards extend underfoot, continuing into the rear kitchen and dining room. Fine dark wood kitchen units are by Tom Ellis, who also created the bespoke sitting room and bedroom storage, and house a Siemens dishwasher and a Neff oven and hob. Behind is the dining space, set beneath a deep rooflight and double doors to the garden.



The bedroom is a peaceful space that overlooks the garden. It has a tall fitted wardrobe and is gently appointed with cream carpets and white walls. Opposite is the shower room, which has a walk-in shower, marble tiles and a Marmoleum floor.



Outdoor Space



Carefully cultivated, the south-east-facing rear garden is an oasis-like space. A New Zealand toona, fig tree, and olive tree produce fruit, while climbing roses, winter clematis, wisteria, jasmine and hydrangeas lend texture and colour throughout the seasons. In the centre is a large gravelled area, with plenty of room for sun loungers and a dining table and chairs.



The current owners have added a studio in the garden, originally used as a painting studio, a brilliantly contemporary space with dual-aspect glazing and timber panelling inside and out. It has power connectivity, electric heating and a wired Ethernet connection.



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. £500 per annum / Ground Rent: N/A / Council Tax Band: D