Liverpool Road, Barnsbury, Islington, London, N1

An exceptional design led Grade II listed four-bedroom house positioned within the heart of the Barnsbury Conservation Area, thoughtfully reimagined behind a beautifully preserved period façade. Extending across four floors, the house balances architectural restraint with rich original detailing, pairing elegant Georgian proportions with a warm, contemporary finish.

INSIDE

The raised ground floor sets the tone immediately, with a pair of wonderfully proportioned reception rooms unfolding beneath high ceilings and intricate original cornicing. Full-height sash windows with working shutters draw natural light across herringbone flooring, while original fireplaces and restored period detailing reinforce the character of the house. To the rear, a versatile fourth bedroom currently arranged as a study sits alongside a guest cloakroom.

The lower ground floor has been designed as the social heart of the home. A substantial open-plan kitchen centres around a large marble island with extensive preparation and entertaining space, while the adjoining dining area opens directly onto the landscaped garden through floor-to-ceiling glazed doors, creating a seamless connection between inside and out. Cleverly integrated utility and storage spaces have been built into the vaults to the front, alongside a wine fridge and additional service areas.

Occupying the first floor, the principal suite is particularly striking. Grand in scale and beautifully detailed, the room combines original cornicing, sash windows, shutters and cast-iron radiators with bespoke joinery and herringbone flooring. A freestanding bath positioned within the bedroom adds a boutique hotel quality, while the en-suite sits to the rear set within the beautiful dressing room - full of bespoke joinery - has been finished with a striking, yet quieter contemporary feel.

The top floor provides two further double bedrooms alongside a shared Jack-and-Jill bathroom, offering flexible accommodation equally suited to family life or guests. Throughout the house, the refurbishment feels cohesive and carefully considered — respectful of the building’s heritage while introducing a more refined modern way of living.

NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS

Liverpool Road sits within one of north London’s most established and architecturally significant conservation areas, characterised by wide tree-lined streets, Georgian terraces and a quieter residential atmosphere despite its central positioning.

Two local pubs around the corner serving exceptional food — and widely considered among the best Sunday roasts in London — are The Pig and Butcher and The Drapers Arms, while Upper Street itself remains a dining destination in its own right, home to longstanding institution Frederick’s which has been part of the neighbourhood since 1969. Barnsbury and wider Islington offer an ever-evolving mix of acclaimed restaurants and drinking spots, including favourites such as The Tamil Prince and Bellanger to name just two.

Transport connections are particularly strong, with Angel station within easy reach for the Northern line, while Highbury & Islington provides Victoria line and Overground services across London. King’s Cross St Pancras is also close by, offering six Underground lines alongside National Rail, Thameslink and Eurostar connections, placing both the City and international travel within straightforward reach. Numerous bus routes run along Liverpool Road and Upper Street, connecting directly into the West End, Shoreditch and beyond.