N1 2ST
Essex Road, London, N1
This bright and airy apartment offers a perfect blend of character features and modern convenience, characterised by its high ceilings and polished wood flooring throughout. The heart of the home is a spacious open-plan living and kitchen area, where crisp white walls and large-format windows create a sense of volume. The kitchen is smartly finished with high-gloss white cabinetry, integrated appliances including a gas hob and oven, and warm wooden work surfaces.
The restful double bedroom continues the neutral aesthetic, featuring a large character sash window that floods the space with natural light. It is thoughtfully designed with floor-to-ceiling fitted wardrobes and a clever built-in corner desk, providing an ideal setup for those working from home.
The property further benefits from a modern bathroom suite fully tiled in soft grey, featuring a full-sized bath with a glass pivot screen and a stylish floating washbasin. A unique tiled vanity area sits beneath a second sash window, offering excellent additional surface space. For added practicality, a separate cloakroom houses a minimalist back-to-wall WC, ensuring a functional layout for busy modern living.
Perfectly positioned in the heart of Islington, this apartment at 121 Essex Road offers an enviable urban lifestyle with world-class amenities and exceptional transport links right on your doorstep. Residents benefit from being just a two-minute walk from Essex Road Station and within easy walking distance of Highbury & Islington (Victoria Line/Overground) and Angel (Northern Line), providing rapid access to the City and West End. The property is moments away from the iconic Upper Street, renowned for its independent boutiques, award-winning restaurants like Ottolenghi, and vibrant cultural landmarks such as the Almeida Theatre. With the scenic Regent’s Canal towpath and the wide-open spaces of Highbury Fields also nearby, this location seamlessly combines the energy of central London living with local charm and green retreats.
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Nearby Land Registry transactions — the data behind our fair price estimate.
| Address | Sold price | Date | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13, ELMORE HOUSE, 110 ELMORE STREET, N1 3AH | £620,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 4, 10, 10 PREBEND STREET, N1 8PT | £470,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 19, HERTFORD WHARF, 20 HERTFORD ROAD, N1 5QS | £735,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 13, 17, 17 CANALSIDE SQUARE, N1 7FP | £550,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| 24D BALTIC PLACE, N1 5AQ | £395,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| 54 BALTIC PLACE, N1 5AQ | £278,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 119, ROYLE BUILDING, 31 WENLOCK ROAD, N1 7SH | £485,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| 140 BARNSBURY ROAD, N1 0ER | £2,180,000 | May 2026 | Terraced |
| 16A BARNSBURY PARK, N1 1HQ | £900,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 34, CLUSE COURT, ST PETERS STREET, N1 8PY | £332,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 56, TYNDALE MANSIONS, UPPER STREET, N1 2XG | £692,301 | May 2026 | Flat |
| 19 ASHBY GROVE, N1 2GA | £385,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| Flat 1, THE POINT BUILDING, 13 17 BARON STREET, N1 9HP | £580,000 | May 2026 | Flat |
| 11 RYDON STREET, N1 7AL | £1,890,750 | May 2026 | Terraced |
| 102 ROTHERFIELD STREET, N1 3BY | £1,750,000 | May 2026 | Terraced |