Highbury New Park, Highbury, London, N5

Located within the Highbury New Park Conservation Area, this beautifully realised apartment has been thoughtfully updated with a highly curated colour palette, bespoke joinery and an intelligent reworking of the layout.

Set within a detached Victorian villa, the apartment opens into a hallway, where walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s Straw in a high-gloss finish create an immediate impact. Reclaimed pine flooring runs underfoot, with a three-metre-long, Indian-woven runner and a trio of wall lights leading through towards the living spaces.

The meticulously designed kitchen and dining room has a large two-over-two sash window, which fills the space with natural light and frames the trailing ivy beyond. An integrated banquette wraps around the dining table, positioned opposite in-frame Shaker-style cabinetry painted in Farrow & Ball’s Cola and topped with richly veined burgundy Rosso Levanto marble. A deVOL railing runs along the wall complemented by hardware from Beata Heuman and Corston.

A bold red doorway frames the entrance to the living room, where an in-built bookcase creates a characterful yet practical focal point. The generous space is centred around a stone fireplace, balanced by colour-drenched walls painted in Farrow & Ball’s White Tie, creating a calm and considered atmosphere.

The bathroom features a walk-in shower with Lefroy Brooks fixtures and green and white mosaic Zellige tiles underfoot. Mottled Sarah Balineum tiles form the splashback and line the shower niche, while a bespoke iroko shelf adds practical storage.

In the bedroom, a sisal carpet and a soft blue palette create a restful atmosphere. Two windows fill the room with natural light, while a run of tongue-and-groove fitted wardrobes offers generous storage.

An established communal garden with evergreen planting and hedges encircles the building providing privacy and a separation from the tree-lined street.

The apartment is exceptionally well placed: just a three-minute stroll to Highbury Fields, a much-loved green expanse that draws runners, tennis players, families, and dog walkers throughout the week. The neighbourhood has become something of a culinary and coffee destination, too. Alongside a Dusty Knuckle outpost, you’ll find an excellent selection of independent cafés and restaurants, including Good Manners, 13th Floor Coffee, Profile Highbury and the ever-popular Primeur on Petherton Road which is one of London’s most cherished spots.

Cultural life is equally abundant. Under a 20-minute walk, Dalston offers buzzing nightlife, live music and late-night venues. While a short wander toward Upper Street uncovers a more established scene, home to the Almeida Theatre, Everyman’s Screen on the Green, and a host of independent boutiques and dining institutions.

Transport connections are impressively convenient. A handy footpath provides a swift shortcut to Canonbury Overground station in under three minutes, with numerous bus routes running nearby. Highbury & Islington Station is also within easy reach, offering quick access to the Victoria Line, the Overground and National Rail services, making journeys across London straightforward and efficient.