Ripplevale Grove, Barnsbury, N1

Description

A fabulous opportunity to acquire this elegant double fronted home with linked two bedroom cottage.

Located on one of the most sought-after roads in the Barnsbury Conservation Area, is this double fronted semi-detached Georgian Grade II Listed house that has been in the same family for almost 60 years. Enjoying a remarkable peaceful setting and offering an array of fine features, this handsome home also offers a splendid mature garden which has been cherished over the years with a wonderful selection of mature shrubs and trees.

The property comprises of an inviting hallway with an array of period features. Set to the left of the hallway is the dual aspect reception room that is bathed in light with elegant arched sash windows that are framed with the original wooden shutters. This delightful room further benefits from having cornicing, a working fireplace with an ornate mantelpiece, high skirting and original wooden floorboards. Set to the right-hand side of the ground floor is the second reception room that again offers several splendid original features including cornicing, an arched sash window that is complemented with the original window shutters, a working fireplace with marble surround, high skirting and wooden floorboards.

To the rear of the property is a vast dining room that is flooded with light from the two large sash windows and French doors that overlook the generous garden. This is a great entertaining space has bespoke built in cabinets and wooden flooring and used to originally house the kitchen. Leading off the dining room is the kitchen which is in need of modernisation but offers any new owners an Aga and also offers direct access to the beautiful garden.

The upstairs of this much loved home offers three double bedroom each offering picture perfect views either onto the garden or onto the fine family homes found on Ripplevale Grove. Furthermore, there is a family bathroom and access to the loft. Further benefits include a large cellar which could be converted subject to planning, separate cloakroom on the ground floor (which was previously a shower room so with plumbing in place), an additional small bathroom on the first floor and side access.

In addition, there is a unique opportunity to acquire a property that sits at the bottom of the garden. That house is in Brayfield Terrace, which runs parallel to Ripplevale Grove, and is linked by a garden gate. This might be ideal when having guests to stay or older children to live nearby but not in the same house.

The property enjoys a fantastic location getting the best of the delights found in Kings Cross and Islington. On your doorstep, is there is a vast selection of wonderful local hives such as The Albion, The Drapers Arms, The Pig and Butcher, Sunday and The Tamil Prince to name just a few. Upper Street, Granary Square and Coal Drops Yard are moments away, which host an array of boutique shops, delicatessens, bars and restaurants.

Furthermore, this light and airy home is also within proximity of Angel tube station, providing access to the Northern Line as well as King’s Cross / St Pancras which provides access to the Circle Line, Hammersmith & City and Metropolitan Lines, Piccadilly Line and Victoria Line as well St Pancras International and National Rail. Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Station as well as Highbury and Islington are also moments away providing access to London Overground and the Victoria Line.

Viewing

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