Russet Crescent, London, N7

Tastefully designed by the renowned modern architect Sir Basil Spence, this vibrant one double bedroom apartment benefits from an open-plan kitchen reception, spacious terrace, and a modern fitted bathroom. After spending many years of happiness in this home, the seller wants the next owners to make this abode their sanctuary for decades to come so she has started the process of extending the current lease whilst agreeing to cover the costs. Double glazed throughout, this sleek unit boasts a new kitchen and bathroom, reflecting this property's harmonious finish throughout.
 

This beautifully bright and surprisingly spacious second floor, one-bedroom flat is part of the striking modernist Stock Orchard Estate. The low-rise, D-shaped estate was designed and built in the 1970s for Islington Council by Sir Basil Spence, the architect behind Coventry Cathedral. Its stepped brick facades and open spaces promote wellbeing, ensuring plentiful natural light throughout.

Enter the flat through the original front door to a porch area boasting real wood flooring and ample space for coats and shoes. Moving on into the flat, the floor-to-ceiling double-glazed windows bathe the living space in warmth and light throughout the day. The open balcony extends the length of the room and is perfect for enjoying the sunshine, growing plants and drying clothes. From here you can look out onto the large communal garden, with mature trees and space to play.

The open-plan kitchen is well appointed, including a built-in dishwasher, bamboo work surfaces and flooring. The hallway off the main living area leads through to a small utility room, plumbed for a washing machine, a modern bathroom, spacious storage cupboard and a large double bedroom. The bedroom has windows along one wall and a door out to the balcony, making it another calm, light and airy space.

As well as the surprisingly generous amounts of storage space within the flat, the deeds for this property include ownership of a large first-floor storage cupboard, with enough room for at least three bikes.

The current owners bought the property from the original right-to-buy owner whose 125 year lease began in 1982. They have initiated the process of extending the lease to 174 years as part of this sale.

The flat is superbly located between the Zone 2 Holloway Road and Caledonian Road Piccadilly Line stations. Highbury and Islington for the Victoria Line and Overground is only a short walk away.

There is a Morrisons and a Waitrose within easy walking distance on Holloway road, along with a wide choice of independent pubs, restaurants, cafés, parks, gardens, a city farm and Islington Tennis centre and Gym. The property is also only half a mile from Grafton Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

Early viewings are recommended to avoid disappointment, since mid-century modernist homes finished to this high specification aren't commonplace.