Noel Road

A beautifully proportioned Georgian home combining period character, considered interiors and a wonderfully peaceful garden in the heart of Angel.

Set along one of Islington’s most desirable residential streets, 43 Noel Road is a handsome Grade II listed Georgian house offering approximately 1,837 sq ft of beautifully balanced accommodation across four floors, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a wonderfully private rear garden. Dating from around 1840 and positioned within the Duncan Terrace/Colebrooke Row Conservation Area, the house retains much of the character that makes this part of Islington so special. Period fireplaces, cornicing and ceiling roses remain across the principal floors, complemented by wooden flooring and extensive bespoke joinery that has been introduced throughout the house. The lower ground floor is arranged around a generous kitchen and dining room extending to over 26 ft in length. It is a sociable space with room for both everyday family life and larger-scale entertaining, with a Rangemaster cooker, Smeg extractor and Bosch dishwasher forming part of the kitchen specification. Two substantial vaults sit to the front, providing valuable additional storage, while doors at the rear connect directly with the garden. The raised ground floor has a more traditional feel. To the front is an elegant reception room with high ceilings and period detailing, while the rear is currently arranged as a more relaxed TV room. Together they create two distinct living spaces while maintaining the proportions and character of the original house. The entire first floor is given over to an impressive principal suite. The bedroom itself spans more than 16 ft and benefits from extensive custom-built storage, while the adjoining bathroom was comprehensively refurbished in 2022. The bath was replaced with a generous walk-in shower, additional storage was incorporated and Minoli tiles were used across the walls and floor. Bespoke joinery by LBconstruct has also been introduced across several floors, including the principal bedroom and bathroom. Two further bedrooms occupy the top floor, both with fitted storage, alongside a family bathroom. The larger rear bedroom measures approximately 16'6 x 14'5, giving the upper floor particularly good proportions for children, guests or those wanting dedicated working space. Outside, the garden is one of the house’s most appealing features. Extending approximately 25 ft, it feels wonderfully secluded, with established planting and a mature camellia that becomes a particular feature when in bloom during March and April. The outlook is predominantly across neighbouring brick houses and gardens, creating a surprisingly peaceful backdrop for such a central London position. The owner describes this sense of quiet, despite being so close to Angel, as one of the things they have most enjoyed about living here. Importantly, the house has also benefited from meaningful investment in its underlying fabric. The roof and guttering were completely renewed in 2021, while the boiler and hot-water cylinder were replaced in 2024 and 2025 respectively. Waterproofing works were carried out to the vault area in 2018, and the first-floor bathroom was refurbished in 2022. Noel Road occupies an exceptional position in the heart of Angel, combining the architectural character and residential feel of one of Islington’s best-known Georgian streets with immediate access to everything the area has to offer. Duncan Terrace Gardens and the Regent’s Canal are moments away, while Upper Street and Camden Passage provide an outstanding collection of independent shops, cafés, restaurants and everyday amenities. Angel Underground station is within easy walking distance, with King’s Cross and St Pancras also readily accessible. Despite this connectivity, Noel Road retains a distinctly residential atmosphere. There is an established community amongst residents, including a street WhatsApp group, while the garden and rear outlook give 43 Noel Road a sense of privacy and calm that feels particularly special given its central Islington setting. The result is a house that feels unmistakably Georgian without being overly formal: generous where it matters, rich in original character and exceptionally well positioned for life in Angel.

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