5 bed terraced house for sale

Canonbury Square, Canonbury N1

**Guide Price: £3,250,000-£3,350,000**An outstanding Grade II listed Georgian family home, positioned on the south eastern corner of one of Islington's picturesque garden squares, offering an abundance of period charm and architectural integrity across five beautifully arranged floors. Canonbury Square itself is a leafy, treelined public garden noted as one of Islington’s most attractive squares.

Extending to approximately 2000 sq ft, this elegant residence has been meticulously maintained, celebrating its original proportions and refined detailing while providing generous, practical living for contemporary family life.

The lower ground floor is anchored by a substantial open-plan kitchen and dining space. A natural gathering point designed for both everyday living and entertaining.

Above, the ground floor hosts a handsome double reception room, rich in character and flooded with natural light from tall dual aspect sash windows, showcasing the home’s classic Georgian symmetry and scale.

The upper floors are thoughtfully arranged to provide five well-balanced bedrooms. The principal suite is particularly impressive, complete with extensive wardrobe space and a spacious bathroom, creating a calm and private retreat. A further drawing room and additional shower room provide flexibility for growing families, guests, or working from home.

The Outside Space

An enchanting private walled garden, accessed from the rear of the house and facing south, spans approximately 60 feet in length. It benefits from a beautiful quality of light throughout the day, setting the perfect backdrop for entertaining or raising a family. During the course of the current owner's tenure, they have built up a fine collection of blossoming summer flowers and mature borders, which extends the appeal of an urban oasis

The Area

Canonbury Square is set in the heart of Canonbury, and is just minutes from the boutiques, cafes and eateries of Upper Street, which is home to an abundance of amenities, from Ottolenghi to Gail’s, the Almeida Theatre to The Old Red Lion Theatre & Pub. The charming Compton Arms and the unforgettable Union Chapel are both a minute’s walk from the house.

Islington High Street and the excellent Camden Passage are also close by. The area has some very good gastropubs, including The Drapers Arms and The Albion. Corbin and King’s Bellanger is nearby on Islington Green.

The much-admired shops and restaurants of Highbury Barn are just to the north, through the green open space of Highbury Fields, which has tennis courts, a playground and a swimming pool. For art loves the Estorick Collection. King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard are also within easy reach.

The area enjoys excellent access to public transport, including several main bus routes to the City and Central London. The Victoria Line at Highbury & Islington is a few minutes' walk from the house, and the Northern Line is available at Angel. The Eurostar at King’s Cross St Pancras is also easily accessible, as are London’s airports, with several quality schools and universities are within easy reach of Canonbury Square.

Tenure: Freehold

Local Authority: London Borough of Islington

Council Tax: Band G