N5 1BH
Avenell Road, Highbury Barn, Islington, London, N5
A Victorian Freehold offering vast proportions, exceptional character and outstanding potential, spread across three elegant storeys in one of Highbury’s most peaceful enclaves.
INSIDE
This handsome red-brick home spans over 1,870 sq ft and is rich in period charm.
The ground floor sets the tone with a pair of original reception rooms, connected by double doors and adorned with dramatic ceiling heights, intricate cornicing and deep skirtings. The front reception features a grand bay window and ornate fireplace, while the rear enjoys garden views and stained-glass transoms.
To the rear, the kitchen and dining area is set beneath a striking glass roof, flooding the space with natural light. French doors open onto a mature, walled courtyard garden which is a tranquil oasis.
Across the upper two floors, you’ll find four generously proportioned bedrooms, with sash windows and original floorboards. On the first-floor a large bedroom currently used as a reception room as it stretches the full width of the house and is particularly impressive. Two bathrooms serve the upper levels, and there’s a large cellar below for additional storage.
Albeit perfectly charming as it is, with its original doors, decorative fireplaces, and a wealth of untouched details throughout, the house offers an excellent canvas for a buyer looking to reimagine space while preserving the property’s historical fabric.
NEIGHBOURHOOD & CONNECTIONS
At the heart of Highbury is the village-esque Highbury Barn, where you will discover recent new opening Saltine, along with local favourites Da Mario’s Deli and La Fromagerie.
A trip down the hill lands you in the fashionable and evolving ‘Lo-Ho’, where you will find some of the area’s most sought after dining destinations including Western’s Laundry and Xian Impression with it’s cult following. Or for a local pub with exceptional an food offering, the Plimsoll is on your doorstep.
Connectivity doesn’t come much more conveniently than in this location. Few places will take you into Central London as well as out of the city quicker than from Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park, with Arsenal Underground only moments away.
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The closest stations, schools and grocery shops to this home. Straight-line distance, not walking route.
Stations
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ArsenalPiccadilly560 m
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Holloway RoadPiccadilly950 m
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CanonburyMildmay Windrush990 m
Schools
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St John's Highbury Vale CofE Primary SchoolPrimary State Ages 4–11240 m
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St Joan of Arc RC Primary SchoolPrimary State Ages 3–11250 m
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Highbury Fields SchoolSecondary State Ages 11–18360 m
Distance is not catchment. Check admissions with the school or local council. Source: DfE Get Information About Schools.
Groceries
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Highbury NaturalSupermarket260 m
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LondisConvenience store320 m
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Addis Food and WineSupermarket410 m
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors.