2 bed Flat For Sale £950,000
This bright two-bedroom maisonette is located on Legion Close in Islington, north London. Arranged over the ground and first floors and with a private rear garden, the home forms part of a modernist mews designed by Owen Batho and Gerry Burns for Islington Architects Department in 1970, comprising terrace houses, maisonettes and flats set along a private road. With brick elevations and semi-circular “drum” staircase bays to the exterior, the contemporary interior has been recently renovated and is full of natural light.
The Tour
The home is set down a quiet mews off Offord Road. A brick storm porch set adjacent to the unique curved façade shelters the entrance to the home. The front door opens into a hallway with engineered oak flooring and white walls, which continue throughout the interior. There is a discreet door in the hallway to the private garage, currently used as a utility, drying room and store. There is a cloakroom WC with rectangular limestone wall tiles positioned under the stairs, as well as a hidden cupboard.
The main living area lies at the rear of the plan, accessed through a glazed sliding pocket door off the hall. This opens to a generous living, dining and kitchen space arranged in an open-plan layout, where a Bellfire gas fire sits behind glass and against a wall. A set of glazed doors open to the rear garden, bringing the outside in, and two generous roof lights set within a vaulted section of ceiling bathe the space in natural light.
The modern Schüller kitchen is arranged along two walls and has a Quartz worktop that surrounds a stainless steel Franke sink with a Grohe filtered water tap. White cabinetry creates sleek storage space, and there is an integrated Neff oven with a slide away door. The space is demarcated from the dining area by a Quartz-topped island with a black Smeg hob and wraparound cabinetry below.
Stairs in engineered oak ascend to the first floor, complemented by square-edged white balustrades. The neutral aesthetic continues, with white walls and an excellent quality of natural light illuminating the pared-back palette. The main bedroom lies at the front of the plan and enjoys plentiful natural light welcomed in through full-width windows. A second double bedroom is positioned at the rear of the plan, where wide windows with louvre shutters frame views over the rear garden. The bathroom has a bath and walk-in shower; dark grey tiles clad the walls and a cut-in shelf in lime green adds a dash of colour above the sink.
Outdoor Space
The secluded rear garden is home to a handsome espalier apple tree, set within a full-width timber planter by the rear wall. There is a decked section immediately next to the kitchen, which leads to a central lawn bounded by slat fencing on either side; there is also a built-in watering system. There is also a private gated green at the southern end of Legion Close.
The Area
Legion Close is situated in the Barnsbury Conservation Area, which is the largest conservation area in Islington. The area is defined by its elegant late Georgian and early Victorian terraces and is home to some of London’s most attractive squares. The green space of Arundel Square is a moments walk across Offord Road and has a charming landscaped park and an outdoor gym. Laycock Green is a short walk east towards Upper Street, and St Mary Magdalene Gardens are a five-minute walk north.
Nearby Upper Street offers a wealth of retail, culinary and design amenities, including Ottolenghi, Gail’s, James Cochran’s 12:51, Le Creuset, Space nk and twentytwentyone, as well as a host of national and independent retailers and restaurants, galleries and entertainment venues, including the acclaimed Almeida Theatre.
Highbury & Islington station (Victoria Line, National Rail and Overground) is within easy walking distance and is one stop from King’s Cross St Pancras (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan, Victoria, Northern and Piccadilly lines, plus Eurostar services). Further transport can be found at Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Overground stations, and access to the Piccadilly Line is also provided at Caledonian Road.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 87 years
Service Charge: Approx. £1,100 per annum
Ground Rent: £10 per annum
The Tour
The home is set down a quiet mews off Offord Road. A brick storm porch set adjacent to the unique curved façade shelters the entrance to the home. The front door opens into a hallway with engineered oak flooring and white walls, which continue throughout the interior. There is a discreet door in the hallway to the private garage, currently used as a utility, drying room and store. There is a cloakroom WC with rectangular limestone wall tiles positioned under the stairs, as well as a hidden cupboard.
The main living area lies at the rear of the plan, accessed through a glazed sliding pocket door off the hall. This opens to a generous living, dining and kitchen space arranged in an open-plan layout, where a Bellfire gas fire sits behind glass and against a wall. A set of glazed doors open to the rear garden, bringing the outside in, and two generous roof lights set within a vaulted section of ceiling bathe the space in natural light.
The modern Schüller kitchen is arranged along two walls and has a Quartz worktop that surrounds a stainless steel Franke sink with a Grohe filtered water tap. White cabinetry creates sleek storage space, and there is an integrated Neff oven with a slide away door. The space is demarcated from the dining area by a Quartz-topped island with a black Smeg hob and wraparound cabinetry below.
Stairs in engineered oak ascend to the first floor, complemented by square-edged white balustrades. The neutral aesthetic continues, with white walls and an excellent quality of natural light illuminating the pared-back palette. The main bedroom lies at the front of the plan and enjoys plentiful natural light welcomed in through full-width windows. A second double bedroom is positioned at the rear of the plan, where wide windows with louvre shutters frame views over the rear garden. The bathroom has a bath and walk-in shower; dark grey tiles clad the walls and a cut-in shelf in lime green adds a dash of colour above the sink.
Outdoor Space
The secluded rear garden is home to a handsome espalier apple tree, set within a full-width timber planter by the rear wall. There is a decked section immediately next to the kitchen, which leads to a central lawn bounded by slat fencing on either side; there is also a built-in watering system. There is also a private gated green at the southern end of Legion Close.
The Area
Legion Close is situated in the Barnsbury Conservation Area, which is the largest conservation area in Islington. The area is defined by its elegant late Georgian and early Victorian terraces and is home to some of London’s most attractive squares. The green space of Arundel Square is a moments walk across Offord Road and has a charming landscaped park and an outdoor gym. Laycock Green is a short walk east towards Upper Street, and St Mary Magdalene Gardens are a five-minute walk north.
Nearby Upper Street offers a wealth of retail, culinary and design amenities, including Ottolenghi, Gail’s, James Cochran’s 12:51, Le Creuset, Space nk and twentytwentyone, as well as a host of national and independent retailers and restaurants, galleries and entertainment venues, including the acclaimed Almeida Theatre.
Highbury & Islington station (Victoria Line, National Rail and Overground) is within easy walking distance and is one stop from King’s Cross St Pancras (Hammersmith & City, Circle, Metropolitan, Victoria, Northern and Piccadilly lines, plus Eurostar services). Further transport can be found at Caledonian Road and Barnsbury Overground stations, and access to the Piccadilly Line is also provided at Caledonian Road.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 87 years
Service Charge: Approx. £1,100 per annum
Ground Rent: £10 per annum
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