4 bed terraced house for sale

Compton Road, Canonbury, Islington, London N1

An exceptional Victorian family home with striking contemporary architecture and a west facing garden.

Description
This impressive early Grade II Victorian home has been thoughtfully redesigned and restored to create a sophisticated yet highly practical family residence. Arranged over four floors, the house combines elegant period proportions with striking contemporary architecture. High ceilings, generous windows and carefully considered spaces give the property a wonderful sense of light and volume throughout.
The heart of the home is the impressive open plan kitchen and dining room, with solid oak flooring, a generous breakfast bar and ample space for a large dining table and relaxed seating. From here, full height glass doors open directly onto the west facing landscaped garden, creating a seamless connection between the principal living spaces and outside. The raised ground floor provides a substantial double reception room, enhanced by the dramatic double height glass extension. The combination of original architectural character and contemporary detailing gives the room a particularly impressive sense of space.

The principal bedroom is generously proportioned and benefits from excellent fitted storage and double sash windows. There are three further double bedrooms, together with a large wet room and separate main bathroom. Excellent storage is provided throughout the house, making it particularly well suited to modern family life. The overall result is a beautifully considered home that combines architectural interest, exceptional entertaining space and everyday practicality.

Location
Compton Road is ideally positioned on the edge of Canonbury, within easy reach of the restaurants, independent shops, cafés and amenities of Upper Street. The area is renowned for its attractive tree lined streets, period architecture and strong sense of community, with Highbury Fields also close by.
The Almeida Theatre and the wider cultural offering of Islington are within easy reach, while the quieter streets and green spaces around Canonbury provide a more relaxed residential setting.

For commuters, Highbury & Islington Station is approximately 0.2 miles away, providing excellent access across London, via both the Victoria Line and National Rail services. Essex Road Station is approximately 0.4 miles away, with services towards Moorgate and north London, while Canonbury Station is approximately 0.4 miles away, providing access to the London Overground network. Angel Underground Station is approximately 0.9 miles away.

Upper Street and its extensive range of shops, restaurants and cafés are also within a short walk, while the excellent bus network around Highbury Corner provides further connections across central and north London.

Square Footage: 2,273 sq ft