De Beauvoir Square, London, N1

An exquisite home located on the prestigious De Beauvoir Square

Description

Savills are proud to bring to market this elegant Victorian semi-detached house overlooking the beautiful De Beauvoir Square, with attractive open views directly across the green. The property is arranged over approximately 1,715 square feet and has been truly cherished by the current owner for over 30 years.

The ground floor provides elegant living space with excellent ceiling heights of approximately 2.86m, enhancing the sense of light and volume throughout. To the front, a bay-fronted sitting room enjoys attractive views across De Beauvoir Square and centres around a striking limed oak fireplace with wood-burning stove, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Crown-glazed limed oak French doors with parliament hinges connect to the kitchen which was recently updated (November 2024) and features Nero Absolute granite worktops, quality fittings and a marble windowsill overlooking the south-facing garden.

The lower ground floor offers highly versatile accommodation, currently arranged as a formal dining room and an additional front reception room/library, along with a well-proportioned guest bedroom to the rear enjoying views of the garden. This level provides excellent flexibility for guest accommodation, working from home, or dedicated office space. This floor has also been fitted with new Portuguese cork flooring throughout.

The upper floors comprise four bedrooms in total. The first floor provides a generous double bedroom, a second room which could be used as a smaller bedroom, office space or dressing room, alongside a family bathroom, while the second floor offers two further bedrooms, with the rear having stunning views of the city. Both floors benefit from well-proportioned landings, enhancing the sense of space and flow throughout. This floor also benefits from useful storage space, ideal for luggage. Ceiling heights on the first floor remain strong at approximately 2.60m, maintaining a consistent sense of proportion across the house.

Externally, the south-facing garden is a particular highlight, thoughtfully arranged across three distinct terraces. A raised breakfast deck leads, via a steel staircase, to a central lawn with mature borders, while a lower patio set beneath a kiwi tree provides a more secluded seating area. Gated side access, garden sheds and discreet front garden bike storage add further practicality.

Please note that this property is currently held under two separate leases and will need to undergo the enfranchisement process in order to be reinstated as a single freehold dwelling.

On a point of detail and independent of the enfranchisement process, the successful purchaser will also need to regularise matters with London Borough of Hackney. The seller has had a draft application prepared by FirstPlan. This has been paid for but will not be submitted until they are satisfied that the enfranchisement will be successful. The owner also has already merged the LBH Council Tax which they feel should simplify proceedings.

Location

Occupying a prime position on De Beauvoir Square, this beautiful home is situated within the heart of the highly regarded De Beauvoir Conservation Area, one of North/East London's most distinctive residential neighbourhoods. The square is the historic centrepiece of De Beauvoir Town, a planned early Victorian development established in the 1820s by Peter De Beauvoir, and is recognised for its mature garden square, handsome architecture, and enduring village-like character.

The surrounding De Beauvoir neighbourhood is well regarded for its selection of independent cafés, restaurants and local shops, particularly along Southgate Road with notable neighbourhood favourites include De Beauvoir Deli, De Beauvoir Wholefoods and more, known for its fresh produce, takeaway offerings and everyday essentials. The Dusty Knuckle Bakery is also a recognised local presence, regularly serving from its bakery in Dalston or its distinctive milk float which you will find once a week stationed on De Beauvoir Square.

The property is well placed for access to the Regent’s Canal at approximately 0.3 miles, offering waterside routes towards Islington, Victoria Park and beyond, while London Fields is located around 1.0 mile away which has the ever popular Broadway Market each weekend.

Transport connections are well established, with Haggerston Overground station approximately 0.4 miles from the property and Dalston Junction and Dalston Kingsland stations approximately 0.6 miles away, offering access across London.

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Square Footage: 1,715 sq ft