3 bed detached house for sale

Kelross Road, Highbury, London N5

Unique opportunity to build with full planning permission.

Description
A rare opportunity to acquire a prime development site with full planning permission for an exceptional detached contemporary home, ready to commence immediately.

The approved scheme has been thoughtfully designed by the current owner with Marcel Rahm of Studio dera Limited and a specialist professional team. The result is an elegant two-storey residence combining striking contemporary architecture with the flexibility for an incoming purchaser to tailor the interior specification and finishes to their own individual style.
The approved design provides beautifully balanced accommodation, comprising three bedrooms, three bathrooms, an elegant reception room, separate dining room, study, utility area, three private courtyards and a landscaped front garden. The thoughtful layout maximises natural light and seamlessly connects the internal living spaces with the surrounding outdoor areas.

There is also the potential to create a substantial basement of approximately 900 sq ft, subject to obtaining the necessary planning consent.

Full planning details are available on the Islington Council website – please copy the following link into your browser


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The images are © Studio dera 2026

Location
Kelross Road is an attractive, tree-lined residential street, quietly positioned just off Highbury Grove and moments from the highly regarded Highbury Barn, one of North London's most sought-after village-style neighbourhoods.

Residents enjoy an excellent selection of independent cafés, acclaimed restaurants, artisan food shops and boutiques, while the vibrant amenities of Upper Street are also within easy reach. Beautiful green spaces at Highbury Fields and Clissold Park are both within walking distance.

The neighbourhood is further enhanced by the landmark St Joan of Arc Church and the highly regarded St Joan of Arc rc Primary School.

Excellent transport links are available from Highbury & Islington station (Victoria Line, London Overground and National Rail), with the Piccadilly Line at Arsenal station and numerous bus routes providing swift access across London.

Square Footage: 1,991 sq ft