St Pauls Place, Islington, London, N1

An exceptionally wide, double fronted Georgian house and garden studio.

Description

This is a truly outstanding Georgian freehold house, occupying a prime position on St. Pauls Place and backing directly onto St Paul’s Shrubbery. Unusually double fronted at both ground and lower ground levels, the house offers exceptional width and volume throughout, setting it apart from surrounding properties.

The property combines classic Georgian proportions with a clean, contemporary finish and a highly flexible layout suited to modern living. At ground floor level, the house is arranged around a generous double reception room, ideal for both formal entertaining and everyday living. To the rear sits a beautifully designed kitchen with seating area, complemented by a study/dining space that opens through an impressive glass extension onto the garden, bringing natural light deep into the house. The rear garden is notably large for the area and includes a fully serviced studio annex with heating, electrics and plumbing. This space works equally well as a home office, creative studio, gym or guest accommodation.
The house is also end of terrace, providing additional privacy and natural light.

The upper floors provide three well proportioned bedrooms and two bathrooms, offering comfortable family accommodation. At lower ground floor level, there is a self contained suite currently arranged with its own kitchen, reception space and bedroom, capable of operating entirely independently. This space is ideal as a guest suite, nanny flat, home office or secondary accommodation, while still integrating seamlessly into the main house if required.

Overall, the house presents in excellent condition throughout and offers a rare blend of character, flexibility and scale.

Location

St. Pauls Place is a highly regarded, tree lined Georgian street running through north Canonbury, prized for its architectural consistency and peaceful residential character.

The property backs onto St Paul’s Shrubbery, a much loved green space that provides a unique outlook and sense of separation rarely found so close to central London.

Everyday amenities can be found along Newington Green Road, while the restaurants, shops and bars of Upper Street are easily accessible. Canonbury Overground Station is within close reach, with excellent connections via Highbury & Islington to both the Victoria line and Overground services, providing fast access into the City and West End.

Square Footage: 2,371 sq ft