New River Head, 173 Rosebery Avenue, Clerkenwell, Islington, London, EC1R

A Well Presented Two Bedroom Apartment Within An Iconic Development

Description

Set within the iconic New River Head Building located on Rosebery Avenue is this well presented two bedroom apartment.

The New River Head Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in the Clerkenwell area and was the former home of the Metropolitan Water Board. Constructed between 1915 and 1920 and retaining some elements of the previous building dating back to 1693, the building was Grade II* listed in 1950. The building is accessed through a particularly impressive 3m high double door, which opens onto a concierge's desk and vast atrium.

The apartment offers two double bedrooms, a three piece bathroom suite, a well equipped separate kitchen and well proportioned living/dining room with an east facing aspect. The property further benefits from a secure, allocated gated parking space.

Additional facilities include a 24 hour concierge, a gymnasium, vast communal gardens and access to the grand Oak Room which residents can use for functions.

Location

The New River Head Building provides easy access to the City and the West End and is within a short walk from Angel tube (Northern line), King's Cross (Piccadilly, District and Circle, Northern Lines and Intercity and Eurostar services) as well as Farringdon Underground and Mainline Station (Elizabeth Line, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith and City).

The property is within close proximately from the fashionable Upper Street where you can enjoy a selection of restaurants, bars, cafés and boutique shops. Similarly, Exmouth Market and St John Street are found in the opposite direction.

Square Footage: 648 sq ft
Leasehold with approximately 977 years remaining.


Additional Info

Islington is popular with young professionals and families alike. A wide assortment of accommodation, streets and green areas make for a stimulating environment while excellent eateries, art and culture add to the variety and vitality of the area.
Much of the area including Barnsbury, Canonbury and De Beauvoir Town was developed in the Georgian and Victorian eras and retains many of the original architectural features of those times.

The grand residential homes, courtyards and squares across the district have established Islington as a premier address in London. Islington benefits from some spectacular parks and city gardens. Highbury Fields, situated just to the east of Highbury Gardens, is the largest open space in the borough of Islington. Across its 29 acres there are recreational facilities including eight tennis courts, a café, swimming pool and a football court at the north end. The park is surrounded by highly desirable residences.

Islington has some fantastic local theatres including the Almeida, a local award-winning 325 seat theatre, producing a diverse range of British and international drama with some of the world’s best artists, and has developed a worldwide profile. The King’s Head theatre, known for its music, has been a hotbed of new and exciting creative talent for more than 35 years. Not forgetting Sadler’s Wells, the UK’s leading dance house, uniquely dedicated to bringing the very best international and UK dance to London audiences.

All this culture and diversity attracts residents of a particularly discerning nature. Its close vicinity to the City, efficient transport links and the unique charm of Upper Street with its blend of cultural offerings and diverse shopping choices add further appeal.