2 bed flat to rent

Gillespie Road N5

A very charming two bedroom top floor flat, just a few doors down from the Arsenal Underground Station in Highbury, N5. Located opposite the site of the infamous old Arsenal Stadium, this ground floor period conversion offers a great space to call home. The master bedroom is a good size and has two sash windows that look out onto the ever peaceful front of house, due to a low traffic neighbourhood restriction being on the doorstep. There is a three piece bathroom with shower over the bath, fitted kitchen with dishwasher and breakfast bar area, as part of the good sized reception that offers chimney pot views over the neighbouring houses.

Highbury Fields is considered by many to be the jewel in Islington’s crown. It lies within easy reach of bustling Upper Street but offers a sense of seclusion and tranquillity more akin to country living. The fields contain tennis courts, a playground and a swimming pool within Highbury Leisure Centre. Highbury Barn is just around the corner, with its wonderful butcher Godfrey’s, Bourne’s Fishmongers, Da Mario deli and the excellent original branch of La Fromagerie. Upper Street is home to an abundance of amenities, from Ottolenghi to Gail’s; the Almeida Theatre to The Old Red Lion Theatre & Pub .

There are further facilities at nearby Newington Green, including bakeries, a greengrocer, an Italian deli, a florist and a health-food shop, as well as numerous restaurants. King’s Cross and Coal Drops Yard are within easy reach, and the Regent’s Canal path at Angel is a short walk from the house . Dalston is also nearby, home to the famous Dusty Knuckle bakery and the bustling Ridley Road Market.

Gillespie Road enjoys excellent access to the Victoria Line at Highbury & Islington or ore immediately onto the Piccadilly Line is accessed via Arsenal Station, with the benefit of a fast train into the City from nearby Drayton Park station.

Securing this property requires a deposit equal to five weeks rent
Islington council tax band C