A Renovated Early Victorian Townhouse Decorated in Green Tones
This refined early Victorian townhouse is nestled in a tranquil and sought-after corner of Islington’s Barnsbury Conservation Area. Thoughtfully designed and meticulously renovated to the highest standards by Emmett Russell Architects, the home spans nearly 2,000 sq ft across four luminous stories.
The comprehensive restoration includes a complete renewal of structural and design elements, featuring bespoke cabinetry, exquisite decorative finishes, and elegant architectural additions. A striking custom-built kitchen and sophisticated bathrooms have been carefully selected to harmonize with the home’s historic character.
We start the tour on the lower ground floor, which was structurally reimagined, lowering the floor so the rooms were given a higher ceiling. At the front of the floor lies a charming sitting room with a large pink sofa and walls painted in a cozy terracotta shade.
The kitchen is located in the center of the floor with pocket doors that can close it off from the sitting area. The bespoke kitchen cabinets are painted in a lovely green shade and paired with brass ironmongery by Armac Martin and pale Silestone countertops.
The wall is decorated in the Lewis and Wood’s ‘Windrush’ wallpaper.
The central island unit houses a Villeroy and Boch double butler sink with a Perrin and Rowe brass mixer tap.
At the back of the room lies the dining area, which was entirely rebuilt and now has an extra high ceiling with an expansive roof light
On the ground floor, you will find a double reception room that is used as a dining room in the front room and a home office in the back. The dining room features a beautiful marble fireplace flanked by bookshelves.
The back room is a charming home office with green walls and a beautiful shuttered roundhead window overlooking the garden.
The entire first floor is home to a master suite with a walk-in closet and a bathroom. The wooden bed frame and headboard were custom-built to match the wardrobes.
The master suite is located in a newly extended part of the house, directly above the hallway. It features patterned marbles from Mandarin Stone and Fired Earth, a spacious shower enclosure, and a separate Japanese-style soaking bath.
A large antique sideboard is turned into the vanity topped with double sinks with Carrara marble tops and art deco brassware by Perrin and Rowe.
The top floor is home to a second bedroom with white butt-and-bead paneling and two large skylights.
The private walled garden was designed by award-winning garden designer Adolfo Harrison. The walls have been newly built from reclaimed London stock brick and reclaimed Yorkstone has been used for the terrace.
The house is listed for £3,300,000 at Inigo.