Monday, July 2, 2007

The most exclusive streets in Islington

Where are the most desirable and exclusive streets in Islington? What is the most expensive property that you could buy right this minute - if you won the lottery that is! We spoke to Daniela, the manager of Foxton Estate Agents in Islington, to find out.

The prime locations of Islington are Canonbury and Barnsbury, as anyone familiar with Islington is aware. These tree-lined avenues are spacious and secluded - even the pubs are picturesque with flowers spilling prettily out of their window boxes, and brass signs gleaming.
By Mandy Carter

In Canonbury, the streets Alwyne Place, Canonbury Park South and Willow Bridge Road are amongst the nicest in Islington. Daniela explains: "The properties are mainly large, imposing semi-detached houses, that are very much sought after. By the nature of the cul-de-sacs in the area, Canonbury is quiet and secluded - very desirable!"

The houses in Barnsbury are also very attractive - with the streets Barnsbury Square, Barnsbury Terrace, Ripplevale Grove, Richmond Avenue and Richmond Crescent featuring very highly on the list of most wanted residences. For those of you that don't know, Richmond Crescent is where Tony Blair used to live, before moving to No 10 of course! But if you wanted to live in this exclusive area - would you need a million in the bank?

Daniela said: "Most of these residences are large, family homes, and you may have noticed that most of the front doors have statues outside, which makes them rather special! They are mainly worth over £1m, and featured in many magazines as examples of Georgian architecture." So where is the prize of Islington - what is the most expensive, exclusive and simply gorgeous property that you can buy at the minute? Daniela - put us out of our misery!

"At the moment on the border of Islington and Finsbury is a first floor apartment which is part of the landmark St. James development 'New Riverhead'. It has incredible period features, as the property has been converted from what used to be the boardroom of the Metropolitan Water Authority. The first floor front room is easily the best room in the building, with a ceiling height of 6 / 7 metres and over 3,300 sq ft. The property also has a 45 ft reception room, and is beautifully stylish and spacious. It is worth over £1.6 m!"

The eight most desirable places in Islington...

Canonbury
Alwyne Place,
Canonbury Park South and
Willow Bridge Road

Barnsbury
Barnsbury Square,
Barnsbury Terrace,
Ripplevale Grove,
Richmond Avenue
Richmond Crescent

For further information on any of the properties / areas we have mentioned, or any residences in Islington, then contact Foxtons Estate Agents as they would be happy to help!

Foxtons Estate Agents
1, Camden Walk
Islington
London
N1 8DY
Tel: 020 7704 5000

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