BRICKWORKS SAYS

The first thing you notice when you enter this beautiful flat near Seven Sisters is how bright and spacious it feels—a benefit of being part of a purpose-built maisonette rather than a house repurposed into flats. The proportions were already great, and they have been enhanced by the current owners' clever opening up of the first wall and door leading to the kitchen diner to create a fantastic open-plan feeling on arrival.

Original stripped floors run from front to back and help bring in warmth and character underfoot, and two Victorian fireplaces remain intact in the front living room and adjacent main bedroom. There's also a smaller bedroom at the front painted in a plaster pink hue, which is the perfect size for an office or nursery. The lower section of the home includes the kitchen diner with plenty of space for throwing a dinner party or two, plus the bathroom with a convenient cupboard that's big enough to hide away the washing machine. And the clincher: down internal steps, there's a private garden with a lawn, mature shrubs and a patio—the perfect spot to potter or relax.

With two different Overground Lines and two Underground Lines within walking distance, you couldn't be better placed for getting around London. But why would you want to leave the immediate area unless you had to when you've got New River Studios on your doorstep, a converted furniture warehouse with a café and events space including exhibitions, pop-ups and gigs? Plus, a short stroll to Woodberry Wetlands will provide you with your daily dose of nature (and wild swimming) and fresh coffee at Coal House café. Push on a little further, and Stoke Newington is waiting to be discovered, including Clissold Park and Church Street.

THE OWNERS SAY

The area is a truly special place, full of streets with neighbours who are passionate about their upkeep and full of kindness. We are spoiled by the transport links here. Whether you’re going into central, east, or west London, there’s a station within walking distance to take you directly there.

We also love being within walking distance of Stoke Newington––we feel like locals in the neighbourhood. It’s that close. They know us at the butchers, the amazing grocers, and the lovely shops along Church Street.

Another thing to mention: We own the loft, which isn’t always the case with these maisonettes. This means that if you want to in the future, you can convert the loft and create more living space.

THE LEGAL BIT

While we strive to create true-to-life photographs, floor plans and descriptions, our marketing material is only a guide. Purchasers should always visit in person, ask relevant questions and triple-check details. Brickworks takes our duty of care incredibly seriously and takes all reasonable steps to ensure all presented information is correct. However, we sometimes rely on the accuracy of the information provided to us by the seller and others. Also, please note that we often round up/down total floor plan measurements and/or use approximate distances.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

Energy Performance Certificate (EPC):
Current Energy Rating C. Potential Energy Rating C.

Council Tax:
The property falls into Band C (£1,873.18 in 2023/24) in the borough of Haringey.

Utilities:
Monthly costs are £52 for electricity, £52 for gas, and £44 for water. These figures are approximate and naturally change seasonally during the year.

Tenure:
Leasehold with approximately 88 years left on the lease. The owners are exploring the cost of extending, and the office can share more details on this if it is of interest.

Service charge:
None. Please note that the property is responsible for the roof maintenance, while the downstairs flat is responsible for the front garden. Insurance is split 50/50 between both properties.

Ground rent:
£250, paid annually

Neighbours:
In the building, there are two flats in total.

Recent work:
The current owners have fitted a new kitchen, installed a new boiler, rehung the windows and insulated them. They also built a storage cupboard above the stairs, opened up the doorway to the kitchen, paved the back of the garden, and painted throughout.

Getting around:
Heysham Road is well connected with the Victoria Line at Seven Sisters, a 10-minute walk away; the Overground at Stamford Hill, an eight-minute walk away; and the Picadilly Line at Manor House, 15 minutes away, which is a direct ride to Heathrow Airport. There’s also the Stansted Express at nearby Tottenham Hale as well as several bus routes along Seven Sisters Road.

Onward plans:
The current owners are having a second baby so they’re looking for more a place with another bedroom.

Anything else:
There are allotments at the end of the road and there’s a fantastic community that comes together once a month to catch up and keep the parks tidy. The current owners are part of a WhatsApp group with other roads in the surrounding area.