Kelvin Road, London, N5

GUIDE PRICE £375,000 - £400,000. Large for a one-bed at almost 500 square feet, this purpose-built flat in Highbury N5 boasts a generous, south-facing living/dining room and bedroom overlooking leafy communal gardens. The fireplace in the living room makes for a striking centrepiece to the room, while a large hatch through to the kitchen gives the feeling of open-plan living.

Having been entirely renovated in 2017, the property benefits from a new: kitchen with built-in appliances, bathroom with rainfall shower, boiler and radiators, doors and skirting boards, along with plenty of built-in storage – including wardrobes – that makes the most of the space.

This property is on the first floor of a small, well-kept block set in a peaceful, tree-lined cul-de-sac, meaning there's no passing traffic. As of 2021, the service charge is just £77.83 per month and annual ground rent is only £10. The property can include access to a secure communal bike shed upon request, and parking spaces are available to rent from Islington Council. Pets are allowed under the conditions of the lease.

Quiet and bright throughout the day, the property is nonetheless a stone's throw from the bustling pub and independent stores of Highbury Barn, including the family-owned Mrs Lovell’s greengrocer and Highness Cafe, along with Godfreys butcher, Bourne’s fishmongers, La Fromagerie, Highbury Vintners and Da Mario's Italian deli. It’s also a short walk to the creative hub of Blackstock Road, where you’ll find craft beer and games at Grin and Beer It, Claytime pottery studio, Ink@84 independent book store and Lim yoga store, along with much more.

Not only that, this cosy home is surrounded by green spaces – from Highbury Fields 0.2 miles away, to Clissold Park 0.6 miles away, Finsbury Park 0.9 miles away and Abney Park 1.5 miles away. It’s also within easy reach of lesser known walking routes like the New River Walk and Parkland Walk.

Transport-wise, there are plenty of options: Highbury and Islington Station (Victoria and Overground lines), Arsenal Station (Piccadilly line), and Drayton Park (Great Northern line to Moorgate) are all a short walk away. Highbury Barn is also serviced by plenty of buses going in all directions.