Accommodation amounts to approximately 1,400 sq ft. On the ground floor is a generous entrance hall, leading to a reception room and open-plan kitchen / dining room. This large, double-height space with huge windows is ideal for entertaining. Also on the ground floor is a bedroom with en-suite shower room, a cloakroom and large utility / larder off the reception room. From the kitchen a glass and steel spiral staircase leads up to a mezzanine study area of structural glass, fronted with climbing plants. Also on the first floor are two double bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms and large windows that overlook the main living space.
The apartment, which has been recently refurbished to a very high standard, forms part of a building that was converted into offices and flats by Paxton Locher in the 1990s. The building is quietly located on Corsica Street, and is accessed via an electrically operated shutter gate. This particular apartment is situated at the rear, with views of the handsome Georgian houses on Highbury Place.
Paxton Locher have gained a reputation for turning difficult sites into spectacularly inventive homes for both themselves and their clients (for more information about the architects, see the History section). These are characterised by their large, light living spaces, overlooked from first-floor level through glazed panels. Climbing plants are used on internal walls to bring the outdoors in, and steel, glass and concrete detailing create a minimalist look.
Highbury & Islington Underground station (Victoria Line) is nearby, and buses run regularly to Angel Underground station (Northern Line). Upper Street, with its popular bars, restaurants and shops, is within easy walking distance. More local shops are available at Highbury Barn, and there is a deli on Corsica Street itself. The apartment is within striking distance of the open spaces of Highbury Fields.
A parking space is available to rent by separate negotiation.
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Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.