Hornsey Road, Islington, London OIEO £400,000

A beautifully presented one-bedroom ground floor apartment set within a contemporary gated development on Hornsey Road, Islington. The property offers a thoughtfully designed open-plan kitchen and reception room with integrated appliances, opening directly onto a private decked garden, a rare feature that creates an inviting extension of the living space.

The accommodation further includes a well-proportioned double bedroom with built-in wardrobes and a modern bathroom. The property is offered chain free, making it an attractive prospect for first-time buyers and investors alike.

Residents benefit from a secure and well-maintained environment, with excellent transport connections. Holloway Road Underground Station (Piccadilly Line), Drayton Park, and Upper Holloway Overground are all within easy reach, alongside a vibrant selection of shops, cafés, and restaurants on Holloway Road.

This apartment forms part of the L’Ecole development at 30–36 Hornsey Road, which has already undergone professional fire safety assessment and is included in the government-backed Cladding Safety Scheme. An initial inspection confirmed that the building posed a low fire risk, and a full programme of recladding works is now planned with government funding secured.

The major works are scheduled to begin in 2026 and complete by 2027, ensuring the building remains fully compliant with the latest safety standards. Leaseholders are contributing to costs under the Building Safety Act, though the bulk of the expenditure is covered by the government scheme.

In practice, this means purchasers benefit from the reassurance that the property is both safe today and will be comprehensively upgraded in the coming years, without the full financial burden falling on residents.