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Highburys shooting up the property premiership.
Living in Highbury
Highbury is located between other equally popular northern districts including Finsbury Park, Islington, Holloway and Stoke Newington.
Property in Highbury is predominantly Victorian and in a vast range of sizes, from large family houses overlooking Highbury Fields to grand mansion blocks and smaller terraces surrounding the football ground.
Flats and conversions are plentiful with several new developments around Drayton Park. One of the most sought after areas is Highbury Fields, which is picture perfect, with its tennis courts, a sports centre and pool.
A more affordable property hotspot is Highbury Barn, a street with a village feel known for its decent restaurants and delicatessens.
Another desirable area is St Paul's Road, with the bonus that the station is just a couple of minutes' walk away. Highbury's nightlife is also within stumbling distance.
Arsenal fans can choose high spec living in apartments and penthouses in the Gunners' old home, which has recently been redeveloped and renamed 'The Stadium-Highbury Square'.
Paying tribute to the football terraces original rectangular arrangement, the apartments face inwards towards a central garden square which occupies the exact dimensions of the former pitch.
Highbury has a mixture of professionals, students and social housing residents, creating a multicultural and relaxed atmosphere.
Transport
The main station, Highbury and Islington, is served by the Victoria Line and two overground lines. Other nearby stations include Canonbury, Drayton Park and Arsenal tube station on the Piccadilly Line.
A number of bus routes operate from Highbury Corner in to the City and the West End. For more detailed information on travelling around London visit www.tfl.gov.uk.
History and culture
Highbury is probably best known for being home to Arsenal Stadium, known almost universally by its original name of Highbury as the Football Club's home since 1913, when the decision was made to leave The Manor Ground in Plumstead.
Today Arsenal Football Club is housed in the magnificent Emirates Stadium, the construction of which created 1,800 new jobs and 2,000 new homes in the area.
As well as being a popular residential area, Highbury has also featured highly in London-based films including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Fever Pitch and Killing Her Softly.
For further information please visit www.arsenal.com or www.islington.gov.uk.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in Highbury
3 bedrooms flat in Elwood Street, Highbury, London - Asking price of £289,950
A fourth floor three bedroom flat situated within this popular block. The accommodation comprises Reception room, kitchen, bathrrom and three double bedrooms. The property is located in the heart...... view full details
3 bedrooms flat in Twford House, Highbury, N5, Highbury, London N5 - Auction guide price of £250,000
A Self-Contained Flat on the Second Floor in a Purpose Built Block... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Highbury Park, Highbury, N5 - Asking price of £435,000
A superb two bedroomed maisonette boasting a garden and roof terrace while comprising a fantastic location, large interiors and high ceilings.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Drayton Park, Highbury, N5 - Asking price of £399,950
This stunning two bedroomed flat is ideally located in a super smart modern development and offers stylish interiors, light filled living and entertaining space and a great location.... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Petherton Road, London, N5 - Asking price of £365,000
Arranged over the first floor of a substantial Victorian house, a delightful two bedroom flat. The flat has the advantage of stripped wood floorboards and large sash windows and has recently had...... view full details
2 bedrooms flat in Gillespie Road, Highbury, London N5 - Asking price of £259,950
A two double bedroom maisonette for sale close to Arsenal tube station.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Ferntower Road, Highbury, N5 - Asking price of £340,000
Located just moments from Newington Green, this impressive one bedroomed flat offers stylish living accommodation and a private rear garden.... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Poets Road, Highbury, N5 - Asking price of £335,000
An outstanding mix of contemporary and original features come together to create this stunning one bedroomed garden flat, offering stylish living and entertaining space in a fantastic location.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Calabria Road, London, N5 - Asking price of £1,100,000
An attractive period house in Highbury over three floors with a rear garden... view full details
