This two-bedroom apartment in Finsbury Park unfolds across the ground floor of a traditional Victorian house. The lateral living spaces within have been carefully designed for contemporary life; the bedrooms are positioned at the front of the plan, with the main living areas at the rear seamlessly flowing into the expansive garden. This backs onto Parkland Walk, London’s longest linear nature reserve, ensuring a sense of serenity reigns. There is also a private courtyard, which makes an excellent spot for entertaining.

The Tour 

Florence Road is a wide, peaceful street that curves gently northwards away from Finsbury Park. Lined with traditional Victorian houses, the façades of London stock brick have smart white stucco adornments around their large bay windows. Entrance to this apartment is set back from the street behind a front garden, with the front door opening to a large hallway that extends the length of the plan.

The open-plan living spaces are positioned at the rear of the plan and are wonderfully bright, care of glazed doors that open directly onto the garden. A skylight above the living area welcomes further light in, illuminating the pared-back palette of white walls and grey porcelain floor tiles. The oak frames of the glazed doors add a natural element to the interior, which creates a sense of continuity between the interior spaces and the garden outside.

Open to the living area, the kitchen has been executed using a simple, contemporary aesthetic. Granite worktops are positioned atop white cabinetry, which provides plenty of storage. There is a stainless steel range cooker with six gas hobs and a large oven; a built-in extractor fan occupies the space above. A large window over the sink welcomes light into the space and frames views over the private courtyard beyond.

Stained glass fanlights with red and green panes are positioned above the bedroom doorways, casting a beautifully dappled quality of light across the rooms. The main bedroom lies at the front of the plan, where a large bay of sash windows allows an abundance of natural light in. Bespoke white shutters surround the windows, providing privacy when required; all windows are double glazed to ensure the room is supremely peaceful. Original floorboards extend underfoot, with insulation below.

The second bedroom is currently arranged as a studio, although easily fits a king-size bed. The simple palette of white walls and wooden floorboards continues, providing an excellent canvas for a variety of possible decorative choices. There is direct access to the courtyard through large glazed doors, which also welcome light into the room.

The recently renovated bathroom is a bright, fresh space, which brings a dash of colour to the plan with its blue and white floor tiles by Mandarin Stone. There is a built-in bath with a showerhead, plus large cupboards for storage.

Outdoor Space

The expansive rear garden extends behind the house, backing directly onto the verdant Parkland Walk. A paved section immediately in front of the house provides a peaceful seating area for outdoor dining, while a larger section of lawn lies beyond. The borders have been carefully planted with a variety of shrubs and specimen plants. Brick walls surround the space, with latticework above home to trails of clambering vines. There is a garden shed for storage.

There is also a private courtyard that is accessed directly from the second bedroom. Glazed turquoise tiles from Mandarin Stone extend underfoot, their gloss finish creating a peaceful backdrop.

The Area 

The green expanse of Finsbury Park is a short walk from the apartment, and is a beautiful spot for walking and relaxing. Parkrun takes place every weekend and there is a cafe at its centre for refuelling afterwards. Parkland Walk, a disused railway line that has been transformed into a green pedestrian thoroughfare, runs all the way from Finsbury Park to Highgate. The beautiful Clissold Park is a 15-minute walk away, and the nature reserve of Woodbury Wetlands, a haven for wildlife, with 11 hectares of reed-fringed ponds and dykes, provides a verdant retreat within easy reach.

Finsbury Park is home to a newly opened Picturehouse Cinema, Gail’s bakery and Boulangerie Bon Matin. Stroud Green Road, with its wide array of restaurants and shops, is a short walk across the green expanse of Finsbury Park. Also close by is Fink’s Salt and Sweet, a cafe and neighbourhood hub which is famous for its excellent coffee.

Finsbury Park is excellently connected to National Rail, Victoria and Picadilly Lines, and is around a 10-minute walk away. The bus station provides quick connections to north and east London.

Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold
Underlying Lease Length: approx. 124 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £320 per annum
Council Tax Band: C

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.