Belitha Villas, Barnsbury, N1

Description

Offering wonderful kerb appeal is this fine family home located in the heart of the Barnsbury Conservation Area. Built in 1846 this light and airy home enjoys a wide plot and has an array of period features throughout as well as a 50ft garden. Upon entry you are greeted with railings and York stone which tie the property together beautifully. Leading up the steps to the raised ground floor level, the outside of this handsome home sets the tone for the rest of the property. The property comprises an inviting spacious hallway, with features such as ornate cornicing along with the original stairs and swooping balustrade. Off the hallway to the left is the dual aspect double reception room, which also benefits from beautiful wooden floorboards, high skirting, large sash windows that are complemented with wooden shutters, working fireplace with stunning marble mantelpiece and ornate cornicing and ceiling roses. This glorious entertaining space, benefits from great ceiling height and wonderful proportions where it is evident that this Victorian Villa offers a rare and welcoming wide plot. The dual reception room offers pretty views from the front onto arguably one of the most desirable streets in Barnsbury and the rear sash window enjoys views over the well-kept garden with mature shrubs and trees. The lower ground floor houses a generous kitchen diner that provides direct access via the French doors to the rear garden. The kitchen is set to the rear and finished with hand-made white units that are complimented with granite works tops that provide ample worksurface space. The kitchen also benefits from a central island that provides further storage and worksurface space. This light and airy kitchen diner is tiled throughout, and the kitchen even has an Aga which is the heart of the home on those cold Winter days. This floor also benefits from having a handy W/C, a separate utility, a hallway which is sufficiently wide to enable a separate spacious study/work area, access to the coal shoot that has been converted into a tiled storage space and access to the front patio which is ideal when the weekly shop is being shipped into the house. The garden is partially paved with York stone and provides two terraces, perfect for the barbeque. Steps lead up to the large lawn that has flower beds that hug the well-kept lawn, with plenty of mature trees and shrubs. As the property is semi-detached it also provides side access which is exceedingly handy for family life. The first floor also benefits from having great ceiling height and houses the delightful well-proportioned master bedroom, which offers wonderful light as the front of the property enjoys a southerly facing aspect. The master bedroom also benefits from having the original wooden floorboards, feature fireplace with a grand marble mantlepiece, large sash window, ceiling rose and built in wardrobes built into the recesses. The first floor also houses the beautiful family bathroom complete with free standing rolltop bath. The bathroom is tiled throughout and like the rest of this home, finished to an exceedingly high standard. Set to the rear of the first floor is another generous double bedroom that has an array of period features including wooden floorboards, cornicing and feature fireplace. The top floor houses two further double bedrooms, a generous single bedroom and a bathroom. This handsome home also benefits from having a large loft, which subject to planning, could be converted to create another bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The property is located a short walk from Upper Street, Coal Drops Yard and Granary Square, plus the property also benefits from having a wonderful array of gastro pubs close by such as The Albion, The Hemingford Arms, The Tamil Prince, The Drapers Arms and The Crown to name just a few! This light and airy home is a short stroll to Highbury & Islington tube station (providing access to the Victoria Line and London Overground), Caledonian Road tube station (Piccadilly Line) and Angel tube station (Northern Line) and one stop away from King's Cross/St Pancras offering national and international rail links.

Viewing

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