Ashley Road, Islington

Brickworks says

Set within an Edwardian house with grand proportions, this versatile maisonette strikes that satisfying balance between old and new. The current owners have updated it thoughtfully, bringing period features back into the spotlight. Picture rails, fireplaces and engineered timber floors give the rooms a sense of permanence, while contemporary bathrooms take care of modern life.

The kitchen is where the day naturally gathers pace. A generous island makes everything feel effortless from breakfast to dinner, and French doors open onto a low-maintenance garden. Here, slate paving and tropical planting create a pocket of green that feels a long way from North London. Back inside, the current configuration creates two double bedrooms, a single bedroom and a study. But it could also be arranged as a three-bedroom home with a large dining room.

The neighbourhood itself more than holds its own, with independent cafés, pubs and local shops giving you every excuse to stay close to home. And Parkland Walk awaits for morning runs, weekend strolls or a scenic cycle. Crouch Hill station is just a few minutes' walk away, while the Underground is within easy reach at Finsbury Park, for when the rest of London's needed.

The owners say

We loved every minute of living here. It was the home where we raised our son from birth, and it will always hold a very special place in our hearts. What first drew us here was the wonderful sense of space, with its high ceilings, generous rooms and beautiful period character. Over the years, the eat-in kitchen and tropical garden have been the backdrop to countless family meals, celebrations and summer evening BBQs and cocktails.

We loved the location; being perfectly placed between Crouch End and Stroud Green, with excellent schools, great transport links and a fantastic sense of community on our doorstep. Leaving is bittersweet as we make our move overseas permanent, but we know this house will offer its next owners the same happiness and memories that it has given us.

Points to consider

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

Council Tax:
Band E in the borough of Islington.
£2,576.29 in 2026/27.

Utilities:
Current monthly costs are approx:
Electricity £66
Gas £15
Water £56
These figures naturally change seasonally.

Tenure:
Share of freehold. The freehold is shared with the owners of the building’s other flat. The lease is in the process of being extended to 999 years.

Service charge:
There is no service charge. Building maintenance and repairs are arranged between the freeholders as and when necessary.

Ground rent:
N/a

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

Ews1:
The building is exempt.

Recent work:
The current owners have carefully maintained and improved the flat over their ownership. Recent works include a new bathroom and WC, redecoration throughout, a full electrical inspection with associated upgrades and a current EICR (all completed in 2026), together with a replacement combi boiler in 2020. Damp-proofing and tanking works were carried out in 2024, backed by a guarantee.

Earlier improvements include engineered oak flooring, new French doors to the garden, sympathetic restoration of period features including fireplaces and decorative mouldings, and a thoughtfully landscaped front and rear garden.

Getting around:
Crouch Hill (London Overground, Z3) is a few minutes' walk away, while Finsbury Park (Piccadilly and Victoria lines, and National Rail, Z2) is also within easy reach, making journeys into the City, the West End and beyond straightforward. Frequent bus routes run along nearby Crouch Hill, Stroud Green Road and Hornsey Road, and cyclists can take advantage of the traffic-free Parkland Walk — a much-loved green route linking Finsbury Park with Highgate.

Onward plans:
The current owners are relocating abroad. They are selling chain-free.

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.