Summary - Drayton Park, Highbury, Islington, London, N5 N5 1LU
4 bed 1 bath Terraced
Period family home near Arsenal station with strong refurbishment upside..
Victorian four-bedroom terrace, 1,565 sq ft across three storeys
Moments from Arsenal station and Drayton Park rail links
High ceilings, bay windows, original period features throughout
Requires full modernisation; dated interiors and single bathroom
Small rear courtyard with bricked-up air-raid shelter (repurpose potential)
Loft conversion possible subject to consents (neighbour precedent)
Narrow cellar under hallway; recent roof works noted
Council Tax band F; EPC rating not provided
A spacious four-bedroom Victorian terrace arranged over three storeys, offering 1,565 sq ft of traditional London living moments from Arsenal station. The property retains period features — high ceilings, bay windows and decorative mouldings — and benefits from good natural light and room proportions throughout. The small rear courtyard includes a bricked-up former air-raid shelter that could be repurposed as storage or a compact home office.
The house requires comprehensive modernisation throughout: there is one bathroom only, dated fittings, mixed floor coverings and likely insulation upgrades needed to the solid brick walls. Recent main and rear roof works are noted, and double glazing is present though install date is unknown. There is scope to increase accommodation by converting the loft (subject to planning and party-wall consents) as neighbouring properties have done.
Practical considerations: the property is freehold, has a narrow cellar and a small front and rear garden. Council Tax is in band F and the EPC rating is not provided. Transport links are a major plus — Arsenal (Piccadilly Line) and nearby Drayton Park (Great Northern) offer fast City access — and local schools and green spaces, including Highbury Fields and Gillespie Nature Park, suit family buyers.
This house suits a buyer seeking a period family home to renovate and personalise, or an investor comfortable with a medium-scale refurbishment. The location and layout offer clear upside, but budget for modernisation, a single bathroom, and typical Victorian solid-wall energy improvements should be factored into any purchase decision.
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