3 bed Flat For Sale £720,000
This quiet three-bedroom apartment unfolds across the third and fourth floors of Sturmer Way. A thoughtfully composed Local Authority building, Sturmer Way was designed by Sir Basil Spence, one of Britain’s most celebrated Modernist architects. The apartment has been thoroughly renovated to a high standard with a playful colour palette creating a sense of considered cohesion. The dual-aspect apartment has two balconies with wonderful views over the city and is located in a fantastically central position, five minutes from Caledonian Road station. The lease length can be extended, and enquires are underway.
The Building
The housing scheme was designed and built by Sir Basil Spence in the 1970s, who, at the time, ran his practice nearby. The plans, originally intended for the d-shaped site at Stock Orchard Crescent, constitute six red-brick, low-rise housing blocks positioned around a central communal garden. The façades are stepped, allowing each apartment to have its own private terrace or garden and as much natural light as possible.
The Tour
The front door opens to a well-proportioned hallway with space to store coats and shoes. The walls are painted a calming grey-blue, and the radiator is painted a bright, buttercup yellow.
Stairs accented in the same yellow lead to the top floor, with the kitchen, living room and bedroom. The colour palette continues in the generous and exceptionally bright kitchen, which is arranged in an open plan. Glazed doors give access to the terrace and allow natural light to pour in. Sleek white cabinetry bounces light back into the room and is topped by a bright yellow Corian worksurface. A large dresser runs the length of one wall are there is a spacious walk-in utility room.
The east-facing sitting room is on the other side of the plan, where a row of ribbon windows and a glazed door allow light into the room. The second terrace is accessed from here and is the perfect spot to enjoy the morning sun. The bedroom on this floor, currently used as an office, has geometric wallpaper and would comfortably fit a double bed. There is also a WC on this floor.
The main bedroom is on the lower floor. Illuminated by a large, timber-framed window, this is a tranquil space with views over the verdant tree canopies. A third bedroom is of a similar size and has a large window that draws in dappled light.
The family bathroom is styled with a nod to the 30s and has a bathtub and built-in cabinetry. It can be accessed from the primary bedroom and the hallway.
Outdoor Space
The apartment has two private balconies, one on each side of the apartment, capturing both the morning and afternoon sun. As this apartment is on the corner of the building and the top floor, the terraces are secluded and have beautiful views over the greeen communal spaces and the city beyond.
The Area
Sturmer Way is in a brilliant location, adjacent to the Hillmarton Conservation Area and within easy reach of central Islington, Upper Street and King’s Cross to the south, as well as Camden and Kentish Town to the west. Local facilities, including supermarkets, can be found on Holloway Road. There are many good pubs and restaurants in the area, including Westerns Laundry towards Highbury Fields, the Tufnell Park Tavern to the north and the numerous pubs such as The Drapers Arms and The Albion to the south.
Both Caledonian Road and Holloway stations are a short walk away, and there are numerous local bus routes into central London. Islington Indoor Tennis Centre, which also has a gym, can be found on Market Road. Freightliners City Farm by Paradise Park is also close by, while Hampstead Heath is a 15-minute cycle ride away.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 80 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,500 pa
Council Tax Band: I
The Building
The housing scheme was designed and built by Sir Basil Spence in the 1970s, who, at the time, ran his practice nearby. The plans, originally intended for the d-shaped site at Stock Orchard Crescent, constitute six red-brick, low-rise housing blocks positioned around a central communal garden. The façades are stepped, allowing each apartment to have its own private terrace or garden and as much natural light as possible.
The Tour
The front door opens to a well-proportioned hallway with space to store coats and shoes. The walls are painted a calming grey-blue, and the radiator is painted a bright, buttercup yellow.
Stairs accented in the same yellow lead to the top floor, with the kitchen, living room and bedroom. The colour palette continues in the generous and exceptionally bright kitchen, which is arranged in an open plan. Glazed doors give access to the terrace and allow natural light to pour in. Sleek white cabinetry bounces light back into the room and is topped by a bright yellow Corian worksurface. A large dresser runs the length of one wall are there is a spacious walk-in utility room.
The east-facing sitting room is on the other side of the plan, where a row of ribbon windows and a glazed door allow light into the room. The second terrace is accessed from here and is the perfect spot to enjoy the morning sun. The bedroom on this floor, currently used as an office, has geometric wallpaper and would comfortably fit a double bed. There is also a WC on this floor.
The main bedroom is on the lower floor. Illuminated by a large, timber-framed window, this is a tranquil space with views over the verdant tree canopies. A third bedroom is of a similar size and has a large window that draws in dappled light.
The family bathroom is styled with a nod to the 30s and has a bathtub and built-in cabinetry. It can be accessed from the primary bedroom and the hallway.
Outdoor Space
The apartment has two private balconies, one on each side of the apartment, capturing both the morning and afternoon sun. As this apartment is on the corner of the building and the top floor, the terraces are secluded and have beautiful views over the greeen communal spaces and the city beyond.
The Area
Sturmer Way is in a brilliant location, adjacent to the Hillmarton Conservation Area and within easy reach of central Islington, Upper Street and King’s Cross to the south, as well as Camden and Kentish Town to the west. Local facilities, including supermarkets, can be found on Holloway Road. There are many good pubs and restaurants in the area, including Westerns Laundry towards Highbury Fields, the Tufnell Park Tavern to the north and the numerous pubs such as The Drapers Arms and The Albion to the south.
Both Caledonian Road and Holloway stations are a short walk away, and there are numerous local bus routes into central London. Islington Indoor Tennis Centre, which also has a gym, can be found on Market Road. Freightliners City Farm by Paradise Park is also close by, while Hampstead Heath is a 15-minute cycle ride away.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 80 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,500 pa
Council Tax Band: I
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