3 bed Flat For Sale £2,195,000
This contemporary three-bedroom apartment occupies a quiet position on Barnsbury Terrace, which lies on the western side of Barnsbury Square. Nestled within the Islington Conservation Area, Islington’s largest conservation area, the apartment has generous living spaces and a west-facing balcony that overlooks a verdant central courtyard. It unfolds within a striking building designed by Mark Dziewulski in collaboration with Robert Barnes Architects, built in 2000, which is a sensitive modern addition to the Conservation Area.
The Architect
The office of architect Mark Dziewulski has garnered a significant reputation since it was established nearly 20 years ago. The practice carries out projects in the usa, Europe and Asia, and has received numerous awards, including three Excellence in Design awards from the American Institute of Architects for ‘Significant Works of Architecture’. Its work includes important cultural and institutional buildings as well as commercial and residential projects.
The Tour
Secure entrance to the building is gained via Barnsbury Terrace; the apartment is situated on the western side of the plan and overlooks the terrace, a peaceful no-through road. The apartment has an underground parking space, accessed via a car lift, and there is also a secure bike store at this level.
Entrance to the apartment is via a lift that rises up from the ground floor communal area and opens into the hallway, which lies at the north of the plan. Internal accommodation is arranged around a verdant central courtyard, with glass louvres that frame views and create privacy. The main bedroom, plus en suite, and a bathroom are situated just off the hall; a pared-back aesthetic reigns throughout.
To the south of the plan is the large, open living space where white walls, natural timber flooring and off-white kitchen units provide a neutral canvas for dashes of colour and texture, including a marble splashback and dark timber storage units. Adjacent to the living space is another bedroom; this is currently used as a playroom but would work equally well as a home office. A set of full-height pocket doors open from this room into the main living space, revealing a set of bookshelves in the process, and enabling views across the entire length of the apartment, from the Barnsbury Terrace side through to the central courtyard. High ceilings reinforce the sense of space and light, which in turn is emphasised by the neutral colour palette and floor-to-ceiling glazing.
Outdoor Space
The apartment has a west-facing balcony that spans the full width of the living area and most of the bedroom, which overlooks the central courtyard below. A further balcony off the second bedroom overlooks a quiet, cobbled section of Barnsbury Terrace.
The Area
Barnsbury Square lies at the heart of the Barnsbury Conservation Area. The beautifully maintained square is surrounded by Georgian houses and is a veritable oasis of calm in the heart of Islington. Larger areas of green space can also be easily found at Barnard Park and Highbury Fields. Barnsbury has some very good gastro-pubs, and the shops and restaurants of Upper Street are within walking distance. The Regent’s Canal is easily accessible and is a pathway to the rest of London. Granary Square at Kings Cross is a short walk to the south, home to a magnificent public square with choreographed fountains and restaurants including Caravan, Vinoteca, Dishoom, Granger & Co, plus shops A.P.C, cos and Wolf & Badger.
Nearby Highbury & Islington station provides access to the Underground (Victoria Line) and Overground services. Further Overground services can be found at Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, providing quick access to the City and the West End. The Eurostar at Kings Cross is also easily accessible.
Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 996 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £7,148 per annum
The Architect
The office of architect Mark Dziewulski has garnered a significant reputation since it was established nearly 20 years ago. The practice carries out projects in the usa, Europe and Asia, and has received numerous awards, including three Excellence in Design awards from the American Institute of Architects for ‘Significant Works of Architecture’. Its work includes important cultural and institutional buildings as well as commercial and residential projects.
The Tour
Secure entrance to the building is gained via Barnsbury Terrace; the apartment is situated on the western side of the plan and overlooks the terrace, a peaceful no-through road. The apartment has an underground parking space, accessed via a car lift, and there is also a secure bike store at this level.
Entrance to the apartment is via a lift that rises up from the ground floor communal area and opens into the hallway, which lies at the north of the plan. Internal accommodation is arranged around a verdant central courtyard, with glass louvres that frame views and create privacy. The main bedroom, plus en suite, and a bathroom are situated just off the hall; a pared-back aesthetic reigns throughout.
To the south of the plan is the large, open living space where white walls, natural timber flooring and off-white kitchen units provide a neutral canvas for dashes of colour and texture, including a marble splashback and dark timber storage units. Adjacent to the living space is another bedroom; this is currently used as a playroom but would work equally well as a home office. A set of full-height pocket doors open from this room into the main living space, revealing a set of bookshelves in the process, and enabling views across the entire length of the apartment, from the Barnsbury Terrace side through to the central courtyard. High ceilings reinforce the sense of space and light, which in turn is emphasised by the neutral colour palette and floor-to-ceiling glazing.
Outdoor Space
The apartment has a west-facing balcony that spans the full width of the living area and most of the bedroom, which overlooks the central courtyard below. A further balcony off the second bedroom overlooks a quiet, cobbled section of Barnsbury Terrace.
The Area
Barnsbury Square lies at the heart of the Barnsbury Conservation Area. The beautifully maintained square is surrounded by Georgian houses and is a veritable oasis of calm in the heart of Islington. Larger areas of green space can also be easily found at Barnard Park and Highbury Fields. Barnsbury has some very good gastro-pubs, and the shops and restaurants of Upper Street are within walking distance. The Regent’s Canal is easily accessible and is a pathway to the rest of London. Granary Square at Kings Cross is a short walk to the south, home to a magnificent public square with choreographed fountains and restaurants including Caravan, Vinoteca, Dishoom, Granger & Co, plus shops A.P.C, cos and Wolf & Badger.
Nearby Highbury & Islington station provides access to the Underground (Victoria Line) and Overground services. Further Overground services can be found at Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, providing quick access to the City and the West End. The Eurostar at Kings Cross is also easily accessible.
Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold
Lease Length: Approx. 996 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £7,148 per annum
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