Summary - Highbury Terrace, N5 N5 1UP
5 bed 3 bath Terraced
Grand Georgian townhouse with huge garden and major renovation potential.
Five double bedrooms across five generous storeys
Approximately 3,134 sq ft — large family footprint
Near 80ft west-facing garden with evening sun
Freehold and chain free for immediate exchange
Requires comprehensive renovation and modernisation
Solid brick walls; assumed no insulation throughout
Double glazing fitted post-2002; heating on mains gas
Above-average local crime and very expensive council tax
Set across five generous storeys and extending to approximately 3,134 sq ft, this Georgian mid-terrace on Highbury Terrace is a rare family-sized home in a prime N5 location. Original period features — high ceilings, cornicing and a marble fireplace — give a strong sense of character, while large sash windows frame views over Highbury Fields and flood rooms with natural light. A near 80-foot west-facing garden offers private outdoor space and excellent late-afternoon sun.
The house currently requires comprehensive renovation and modernisation, presenting a clear opportunity to create a bespoke family residence or a high-value refurbishment project. The layout provides five double bedrooms, three reception rooms and flexible lower-ground accommodation that opens onto the garden. Double glazing was fitted post-2002, but the property has solid brick walls with no assumed insulation and will need heating, wiring and finish upgrades to current standards.
Practical strengths include freehold tenure and chain-free sale, plentiful room proportions throughout, strong transport links via Highbury & Islington, Arsenal and Drayton Park stations, and proximity to excellent schools and local amenities around Highbury Barn. Notable negatives are the renovation requirement, above-average local crime statistics, and very expensive council tax — all important factors to budget for alongside purchase and refurbishment costs.
For families seeking classic proportions and a commanding terrace location, or for buyers planning a sympathetic restoration, this home offers substantial scale, a superb garden and direct views over Highbury Fields. The combination of size, location and scope means the property will reward investment with a bespoke long-term family home or a high-return refurbishment outcome.
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