The Beaux Arts Building, Manor Gardens, London, N7

The Beaux-Arts Building, an Edwardian masterpiece and the former central money office for the royal mail, now an imposing and impressive apartment building. The exterior, similar in style to the 'beaux-arts' architectural style of Grand Central Station in New York, is protected & recognised by Islington council and English Heritage.

Mr B & Mrs L bought the space in mid-2010 and carefully went about redesigning the apartment to perfection, also adding a bedroom to the mezzanine as the family grew. Now having outgrown the space, they are sadly moving to pastures new.

This is of the largest statement apartments in the building, carved out of a triple height space - a sensitive floor plan has been considered. Big windows throw light across the open-plan reception room & mezzanine.

An industrial staircase leads upstairs to the mezzanine, with an additional bedroom/study, which could easily be opened up again. Two further bedrooms, family bathroom, ensuite shower room (to principal bedroom) and pump room are also located here. A clever (totally unique!) storage solution complete with a cavernous storage cupboard, has been added to the principal bedroom.

A further fourth bedroom/study and additional w/c finish the ground floor. There is also potential to extend, subject to freeholder's permission, into a void next to bedroom 4. This could create a wider bedroom/study or extra bathroom, adding approx. 40-50sqft and incorporating an extra window.

The Beaux-Arts is formed around three courtyards, a central atrium, with a roof terrace providing wide-ranging views across the city. There is a 24-hour concierge, meeting area and a recently refurbished gym, steam room and sauna within the building. Owners also benefit from a parking space and bike storage facilities in the basement. Recent renovations to the interior and the main entrance, have maintained the authenticity of the original building. This imposing building is full of light and a pleasure to come home too.

Holloway has access to some of the best restaurants and pubs in central North London. The Swimmer at Grafton Arms, a traditional corner tavern has perfect pub grub, small plates and a changing selection of beers. The Landseer Arms is another popular local only a 5 minute walk away. Around the corner and over the road are two fine coffee shops, On Call Coffee Company and The Green Room, serving perfect roasted blends.

An Odeon Luxe Cinema is minutes away, recently refurbished to maintain its art-deco roots and commanding a corner plot. Despite the hustle and bustle of the Holloway Road, everything you can think of is around the corner, B&Q, four different supermarkets (Morrisons, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Lidl).

The Beaux-Arts Building falls within the catchment for Grafton Primary & Yerbury Primary Schools, both well-respected local schools.

Closest stations are Archway for the Northern Line straight into town, and Holloway Road for the Piccadilly Line. Upper Holloway overground is closest, and connects east to Barking, or via Gospel Oak for services to North & West London. Numerous 24-hour bus routes on the Holloway Road take you into the city, Holborn and central Islington.

Tenure: Leasehold (998 years)
Service Charge: £10,000 per year
Annual Council Tax: £2,851
Service charge ca £10,000 pa (incl water charges & ground rent)
Approx monthly utility costs £TBC