THE LEGAL BIT

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BRICKWORKS SAYS

This one-bedroom flat sits on the second floor of the former Carmelite Convent, a Victorian building converted into private apartments in 2005. It’s now part of Vizion7, a secure gated development with 24-hour concierge, a residents’ gym and landscaped communal gardens. Inside, the original charm of the building remains intact, from the lofty pitched ceilings and casement windows to the column radiators.

The home has a strong sense of character, without sacrificing the things that make everyday life work. The open-plan living room and kitchen has plenty of space for a dining table, with the fitted kitchen taking up one end, and the rest left open for interpretation. There's a good-size double, a bathroom complete with bathtub, and a handy utility room tucked into the hall.

Transport links are hard to beat, with Holloway Road and Highbury & Islington both within easy reach, putting the Piccadilly and Victoria lines, Overground and National Rail services close by. Beyond the stations, Holloway and Highbury bring plenty of independent cafés, restaurants and pubs, with Highbury Fields nearby, and cycle routes making the wider neighbourhood easy to explore.

THE OWNER SAYS

I’ve owned this flat for 12 years and it’s been a big part of my life in London. One of the best things about living here has been the sense of community in the building — there’s a really friendly and supportive mix of neighbours, and many of the owners know each other well.

After more than a decade here, I’m ready for a change of pace and a little more tranquility, outside London. I’ve loved living in this area, and this flat, and I hope that the next owner enjoys their time here as much as I have.

POINTS TO CONSIDER

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

Council Tax:
Band D in the borough of Islington.
£2,108 in 2026/27.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx. £90
This figure naturally changes seasonally.

Tenure:
Leasehold, with 229 years left on the lease. The freeholders are Stadium Investment Limited and the property is managed by Gateway Mayfair Ltd.

Service charge:
£4,500 per year, approx.

Ground rent:
£100 per year, paid in two instalments.

Neighbours:
In the building, there are 19 flats in total.

EWS1:
The building is exempt.

Getting around:
Transport is about as easy it gets, with four stations within walking distance. Holloway Road (Piccadilly line, Z2) is just a two-minute walk, while Drayton Park (Great Northern, Z2) is about eight minutes on foot. Caledonian Road (Piccadilly line, Z2) and Highbury & Islington (Victoria line and London Overground, Z2) are both around 10 minutes away. Holloway Road is well served with buses too, and the area has a good network of quieter cycling routes and cycle-friendly streets going towards Highbury, Islington and central London.

Onward plans:
The current owner is moving out of London, and is actively looking for their next home.