Alexandra Grove, Brownswood

Brickworks says

Perched on the top floor of a handsome Victorian villa, this two-bedroom flat feels quietly removed from the city, despite Finsbury Park being just at the end of the road. Clean lines and calm interiors create a home that’s easy to settle into and effortless to shape. Hardwood floors run throughout, while built-in shelving here and there offers space for books and personal touches.

The main living area is wonderfully sociable, with a full-width cut-out connecting the kitchen and reception room — part serving hatch, part breakfast bar, part place to linger while someone else cooks. A skylight above the kitchen draws in soft natural light, adding to the sense of openness overhead. The second bedroom works well as a home office or a cosy guest room.

Life here is all about options. Morning swims at the West Reservoir, pastries from Finks, walks through Clissold Park, pints at the Auld Shillelagh or Faltering Fullback, burgers at The Plimsoll, and an easy stroll to the Emirates when Arsenal are at home. Stoke Newington’s shops and pubs are only 15 minutes away on foot, and the tube’s just a five-minute walk when you need it.

The owner says

This flat offers the perfect balance of space, light, nature and connectivity, making it an exceptional place to live in London. The huge windows and skylight flood the flat with natural light all day long, creating a bright, uplifting atmosphere that instantly feels like home, with a fantastic views.

Despite feeling peaceful and residential, the flat is incredibly well connected, with excellent transport links and cycle routes that make getting into central London fast and easy, while also offering straightforward routes out of the city for weekends away or commuting further afield. It’s a home that gives you the best of both city living and access to nature.

Points to consider

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

Council Tax:
Band D in the borough of Hackney.
£2060 in 2025/26.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £30
Gas £20
Water £20
These figures naturally change seasonally.

Tenure:
Share of Freehold. The freehold is split across the six flats in the building. Four co-freeholders live in the building, and two rent out theirs out. There are 972 years left on the lease.

Service charge:
£1,399.32 per year. The building’s maintenance is managed by Bromptons and the service charge covers: cleaning and gardening, communal electricity, repairs and maintenance, insurance, fire risk assessments, audit costs, annual report submission and management fees.

Ground rent:
None.

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

Ews1:
The building is exempt.

Recent work:
The current owner has replaced the front windows, installed a new sky light over the kitchen, updated the kitchen counter tops, and recently repainted the interiors. A new roof was also installed in 2024, and came with a 10-year warranty.

Getting around:
Manor House (Piccadilly line, Z2+3) is just a five-minute walk away, from where it’s one stop to Finsbury Park and five to King’s Cross St. Pancras. Finsbury Park (Z2) is 10 minutes away on foot, with the Victoria and the Piccadilly lines, National Rail services, the City Thameslink and extensive bus links.

Onward plans:
Having lived in Finsbury Park for six years, the current owner is ready to explore life in a different area of London, with their partner. They may be able to sell chain-free.

The legal bit

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