The area of Finsbury, which sits neatly between Clerkenwell and Angel became known for clock and watch making during the Industrial Revolution, and there are still a number of craft workshops carrying on these trades today. This area which is in postcode EC1 in the London Borough of Islington, attracts City workers and wealthier young professionals. Properties for sale in Finsbury vary in style and size, and include a number of new developments, flats in purpose built blocks, Georgian terraced houses, loft conversions, maisonettes in converted Victorian houses and a selection of interesting apartments in an imposing 1930's building that was once the Metropolitan Water Board Laboratory. If you are searching for a flat in Finsbury, you should expect to pay £495k+ for a two bedroom maisonette in a period property.
Amenities for properties in Finsbury
Residents of Finsbury have access to a selection of corner shops, coffee shops, bars and some good restaurants. Angel, which has a buzzing nightlife is just a five minute walk away and has a 24hr Sainsbury's, a number of interesting shops on Upper Street, a cinema, and lots of bars and restaurants. Other facilities in EC1 include: Finsbury Leisure Centre which offers sports facilities and a 25m swimming pool, Exmouth Market with a number of stalls, a pie and mash shop and modish new shops. Sadler's Wells Theatre and the Barbican Arts Centre are nearby. Although Finsbury's not that well off for green space, it does have Northampton Square and King's Square Gardens, which are both very beautiful. Families who are looking for property in Finsbury will find there are a number of schools in the area for children of all ages, including the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts and City University, which offers a range of courses for postgraduates and undergraduates.
Transport for Finsbury
Transport links for Finsbury are good with access to two tube stations at Angel (Northern Line) and Farringdon (Hammersmith, City, Metropolitan, Circle line and Thameslink). As well as having good train link, the area is well serviced by bus routes to the West End and Waterloo.
Surrounding areas
House hunters looking for property for sale in Finsbury, may also be interested in Clerkenwell, Islington and King's Cross.
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