A historic Islington house with a track record as a film and fashion shoot location, this is a home that earns its reputation on arrival. Industrial steel doors, warm timber finishes, and a fireplace in the living room give it a considered, lived-in character that photography barely captures. The courtyard garden is the quiet highlight – accessible straight from the kitchen, and perfect for a slow afternoon with the barbecue going. Two parks and a city farm are within five minutes on foot, Upper Street's restaurants and boutiques are a sixteen-minute walk, and the Overground puts the rest of London within easy reach.