City North Place, Carriage House, N4

Set on the sixth floor of Carriage House, this bright apartment offers a well-connected Finsbury Park base, with a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling glazing and the convenience of a 24-hour concierge. Gail’s, M&S Food and Gymbox are on site, while Finsbury Park Station is moments away for easy journeys across London.

The open-plan reception and kitchen extends over 25ft, with full-height glazed doors opening onto the balcony. Wide-plank flooring, recessed downlights and warm terracotta feature walls give the space a welcoming feel. Underfloor heating runs throughout, and there is room for both a dining table and a comfortable seating area. The balcony, finished with composite decking and a glass balustrade, looks over the landscaped gardens below.

The kitchen has high-gloss, handleless cabinetry, pale worktops and a smoky grey glass splashback. Integrated Bosch appliances include an oven and hob, with a concealed extractor above, alongside a stainless steel sink with a swan-neck mixer.

A slate-blue hallway with video entry leads to the bedroom and bathroom. The double bedroom has a full-height window overlooking greenery towards the park, mirrored sliding wardrobes and soft grey carpeting. The bathroom is finished with stone-effect porcelain tiles and dark wood-effect panelling, with a full-size bath, overhead rainfall shower, separate handheld shower, wall-hung WC and floating vanity with vessel basin.

Carriage House forms part of City North, a contemporary development by Benson & Forsyth and Rolfe Judd. Residents have access to The Pavilion, a landscaped roof garden with lawns, ornamental grasses, decked walkways and a glass lounge beneath a planted roof.

The neighbourhood: Finsbury Park

Finsbury Park Station is close by, with Piccadilly, Victoria and Great Northern/Thameslink services connecting the area with King’s Cross, the City and the West End. Finsbury Park itself is a short walk away, with a boating lake, tennis courts, a Saturday morning park run and seasonal events.

There are plenty of nearby places for coffee, food and evenings out. Bon Matin on Wells Terrace serves baguettes, pastries and cakes, while Common Ground on Stroud Green Road pairs Dark Arts coffee with sandwiches and a garden. Blighty on Blackstock Road is known for its full English breakfast. The Faltering Fullback offers a leafy beer garden, and the Finsbury Park Picturehouse is within walking distance.

EPC Rating: B