Peckett Square, Highbury Grange, N5

BRICKWORKS SAYS

Tucked away on the top floor of an attractive red-brick mansion block, this one-bedroom flat has a lovely sense of its own identity. Designed in 1922 by E C P Monson, also responsible for Islington Town Hall, the building has character and history in abundance. Inside, a considered layout sees every room lead off a central hallway, while views over the surrounding trees provide a welcome change of scenery from the city beyond.

The current owners have renovated with a thoughtful hand, bringing things up to date without losing sight of the flat’s roots. Bespoke joinery in the open-plan living space and bedroom keeps everyday clutter out of sight, while made-to-measure shutters add both style and practicality. Fresh paintwork, new heating and updated electrics take care of the less glamorous details, leaving little to do but move in and make yourself at home.

Peckett Square feels wonderfully set apart, yet Islington’s best bits are close at hand. There’s excellent coffee and cake at Profile and Finks, Italian provisions, a proper cheese shop, Highbury Vintners and Da Mario’s. N5 Kitchen is nearby too, as are Perk gym and independent yoga studio Lim. There’s open-water swimming at the reservoir, too. Plus, easy connections into and around town, when you need them.

THE OWNERS SAY

The flat has a wonderfully peaceful feel and has been a proper home for us in London. We’ve loved looking out over the trees, particularly watching the leaves change with the seasons, and making the most of the outside space, including growing cut flowers on the allotment.

What makes this place truly special is its community. Highbury Barn is just around the corner, with a genuine village feel — a little like a mini Hampstead. Strolling along the high street, you soon get to know the familiar faces, from the butcher and dry cleaner to the owners of the coffee shops and Blossoms greengrocer.

We’ve had a wonderful few years here and will be very sad to leave. There’s honestly nowhere else in London we’d rather live.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C. Potential Energy Rating C.

Council Tax:
Band D in the borough of Islington.
£1,872 in 2026/27.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx. £225.
This figure naturally changes seasonally.

Tenure:
Leasehold. The current owner is in the process of extending the lease to 173 years. The freeholder is Islington Council.

Service charge:
£2,700 per year, which covers buildings insurance, maintenance and ground rent.

Ground rent:
N/A

Neighbours:
In the building, there are 12 flats in total.

EWS1:
The building is exempt.

Recent work:
The flat has undergone an update, with a new kitchen and bespoke joinery installed throughout. The owners have also refreshed the interiors from top to bottom, including new plasterwork, paintwork, carpets, radiators and electrics, alongside a new fuse box. The living room and bedroom windows have also been draught-proofed.

Getting around:
Transport connections are very convenient, with Arsenal (Piccadilly line, Z2) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria line, Z2) both close by, the latter reaching Oxford Circus in around 10 minutes. Drayton Park (National Rail) offers a speedy link into the City, while a good network of bus routes provides further options for getting around London.

Onward plans:
The current owners are actively looking for their next home. They are relocating to Scotland.

Anything else:
An allotment plot is allocated to the flat. It’s a community space that brings the residents of the estate together.

THE LEGAL BIT

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