Flat for sale in Theseus Walk, London N1

This peaceful two-bedroom apartment is exceptionally placed for access to Upper Street, Camden Passage and the Regent's Canal towpath. Its interiors have been thoughtfully renovated, with recent additions including a plywood kitchen and a confidently colourful palette. A private and south-facing terrace opens directly from the living space, with views across the Georgian architecture of Islington.

The Tour

Constructed between 1969 and 1972, Theseus Walk is a striking, purpose-built brick development off Rocliffe Street, a quiet no-through road. The apartment is on the first floor and is accessed via stairs.

Entry is to the spacious hallway, where there is a large storage area as well as a separate cupboard for coats and shoes. Solid wood flooring begins here and spreads through much of the plan.

In the hallway, the eye is drawn towards the bright, open-plan living space at the rear. Here, a sitting room is arranged at one end, with light drawn in through two tall windows and a glazed door to the private terrace.

Opposite the living space is the newly installed kitchen, which has plywood cabinetry with vintage handles and a green Formica worktop that curves away from the wall to form a handy breakfast bar space. Earthy-toned wall tiles from Provence line the space between the integrated hob and cooker hood, while chequerboard-laid burgundy and white encaustic cement tiles from Otto pave underfoot. Colourful accents continue in the adjacent mustard-painted skirting and door frame.

There are two generously sized bedrooms at the rear of the plan, both overlooking a leafy Norway Maple tree. The main bedroom has two recessed wardrobes outlined in glossy green and a long reclaimed scaffolding board that acts as a high bookshelf.

A cheery yellow Tarkett Safetred Universal floor grounds the bathroom. The room is finished with crisp, white-painted walls and ply accents around the bath, which also has an overhead shower.

Outside Space

A secluded south-facing terrace area opens out from the living room. There’s room for a small table and chairs on the decking, along with space for potted plants and herbs.

The Area

Theseus Walk is excellently located a few minutes from the Regent’s Canal towpath, which leads towards Angel in one direction and Broadway Market in the other. The shops, bars and restaurants along Upper Street and Islington are under a 10-minute walk away, including a branch of Waitrose. Victoria Miro is just around the corner, as are Sadlers Wells and the Almeida Theatre.

Local culinary haunts include The Duke of Cambridge, The Tamil Crown and Cajun-inspired Plaquemine Lock, which is also known for its jazz. Along the canal are Towpath and The Baring in De Beauvoir Town.

Peaceful neighbourhood community gardens include Duncan Terrace, Arlington Square and Shepherdess Walk Park. The wide open space of Shoreditch Park is around 18 minutes away on foot next to the Britannia Leisure Centre with indoor swimming pools.

Angel Underground Station is a nine-minute walk, providing access to Northern Line services. There are a host of bus and cycle routes with paths equidistant to Soho, Shoreditch and the city.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 86 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £1,500 per annum
Ground Rent: Approx. £10 per annum
Council Tax Band: C