£5,500,000 /Sale price

A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial triple-fronted family home on sought-after Highbury Place, overlooking the greenery of Highbury Fields. Having been in the same ownership for 40 years, this elegant period property extends to over 3,800 sq ft across five floors, offering generous proportions and an exceptionally versatile layout.The front door opens into a spacious entrance hall. From here, a majestic staircase rises through the property. On the ground floor, to the left, is a light-filled double aspect drawing room and dining room. Large sash windows at the front flood the space with natural light. At the rear of the ground floor is a kitchen through to dining space lit by a picture window offering views of, and access to the pretty rear garden. On the first floor, you'll find an exceptional formal reception room, three sash windows offer a stunning view of Highbury Fields. Adjacent to this room is a charming library, complete with an original fireplace. Both spaces boast elegant interiors and soaring ceilings that amplify the feeling of space and light.The house retains much of its historic charm with features such as original fireplaces, ornate cornicing and decorative ceiling roses. The upper floors provide extensive and flexible bedroom accommodation. The principal bedroom suite occupies a prime position on the second floor with en-suite bathroom, while further bedrooms are spread across the upper floors, offering ample flexibility for family use, guests or home working. There is further accommodation at lower ground level which could be used as two additional bedrooms, or re-designed into a self-contained space. Furthermore, the property benefits from a sizeable and secluded private garden to the rear, providing an excellent space for outdoor entertaining and relaxation.Situated on one of Highbury's most prestigious addresses, this home is perfectly placed for the open spaces of Highbury Fields as well as the independent shops, cafes and restaurants of Highbury Barn. Excellent transport links are within close proximity with Highbury & Islington station offering Underground and Overground services, alongside numerous bus routes.