Richmond Avenue, Islington, N1

Description

SOLD - A charming period family home built in the early 1800's located within this highly desirable Barnsbury location directly opposite the renowned Islington Sphinx houses. The property is set over four floors with a modern extension to the rear and unoverlooked rear garden. The entrance hallway leads to an immaculately presented double reception room with contemporary fireplaces and sash windows. The rear has been semi-opened to the rear staircase which leads to the rear dining/ breakfast room. This light, spacious and tranquil room opens directly to the delightful rear garden to enjoy the Summer evenings. Steps leads down to the open plan kitchen and snug. The kitchen is fitted with quality units and integrated appliances and granite worktops, with central island unit and cooker hood. A guest cloakroom is set to the front. The snug provides a wonderful social space next to the kitchen.

The first floor of this handsome home offers a master bedroom suite with a generous master-bedroom to the front with two sash windows and Jack and Jill en-suite bathroom to the rear. The top floor accommodates two further double bedrooms, with the larger room to the front benefiting from built in wardrobes, W/C and separate shower. The double bedroom to the rear, offers pleasant views over the rear landscaped walled garden.

The rear garden is relatively unoverlooked and backs onto long opposing gardens (a rarity for City gardens). The garden offers mature trees and shrubs and measures approximately 40ft in length.

Richmond Avenue is one of Islington’s most sought-after streets, tree lined, peaceful and moments from various green open spaces including Thornhill Road Gardens, Barnard Park and Thornhill Square as well as being a short walk from Upper Street. The property is well located for various transport links including Angel tube station and Caledonian Road & Barnsbury Overground. King’s Cross, St Pancras is close by with a short walk to the end of Caledonian Road or via Granary square.