Summary - Northpoint House, Essex Road, N1 N1 3GH
1 bed 1 bath Apartment
Top-floor, low-maintenance city home with balcony and excellent transport links.
- West-facing private balcony with afternoon sun
- Lift-served fourth-floor apartment, secure bike storage
- Open-plan living/kitchen, double bedroom with built-in storage
- 0.5 miles to Essex Road/Overground and close to Highbury & Islington
- Leasehold with c.107 years remaining
- Service charge approx £2,400pa; ground rent approx £300pa
- Apartment area c.446 sq ft; built 2007–2011
- Local area: above-average crime and pockets of deprivation
A bright, modern one-bedroom apartment on the fourth floor of a purpose-built block in north Islington. The apartment offers an open-plan living/kitchen, a double bedroom with built-in storage and a west-facing private balcony that brings afternoon sun and pleasant urban tree views. Lift access and secure communal bike storage add everyday convenience.
This home is well suited to a first-time buyer seeking a low-maintenance city base with quick links to central London. Essex Road and nearby Highbury & Islington provide frequent buses, Overground and Underground connections; local shops, cafes and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. Fast broadband and excellent mobile signal support home working.
Practical costs and tenure are straightforward: leasehold with about 107 years remaining, an estimated service charge around £2,400pa and ground rent approximately £300pa. The property is an average-sized urban apartment (c.446 sq ft) built 2007–2011, with double glazing and gas central heating.
Be realistic about the local context: the area records above-average crime and is classed as relatively deprived in parts, which may affect resale perception. Council tax is moderate. Viewing will best suit buyers prioritising location, transport and low-maintenance modern living over large internal space or a long freehold tenure.
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