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For sale
£650,000Guide price

City Road, London, EC1V 1AP

1bedroom
1bathroom
Apartmenttype
781sq ft
Leaseholdtenure

Listed 28 Apr 2026 · Islington

How the price compares

This home£650,000£832 per sq ft
Median 1 bed in EC1V£525k35 homes listed · £989 per sq ft
Difference+24%above the area median

Key features

  • One bedroom duplex
  • Stunning canal views
  • Attractive development with gym and spa facilities
  • Lift
  • Excellent transport links
  • EPC Rating = C

About this home

One bedroom duplex apartment views of City Road Basin.

Description

A generously proportioned one bedroom duplex apartment with impressive views across City Road Basin, arranged over the sixth and seventh floors of the sought after Fable Apartments development.

The lower level features a spacious double bedroom with large windows that fill the room with natural light, along with built in storage. A modern, well appointed bathroom is located on this floor together with an additional reception area that offers excellent flexibility. This space works well as a home office, reading room or additional storage area.

Occupying the upper floor is a bright open plan kitchen, dining and reception room designed for modern living and entertaining. A striking floor to ceiling corner window frames attractive views across City Road Basin and allows natural light to pour into the space. The contemporary fitted kitchen provides ample cabinetry and worktop space and is complemented by a separate utility cupboard.

Fable Apartments forms part of a well maintained modern development with smart communal areas and a large secure cycle store, positioned alongside the waters of City Road Basin. Residents also have access to high specification gym and spa facilities available for a modest monthly membership.

The property has an EWS1 certificate with a B1 rating. Purchasers should note that the current certificate expired on 7 July 2025.

Location

City Road sits on the edge of Clerkenwell, Shoreditch and Islington, placing the property within easy reach of a wide range of restaurants, cafés and local amenities.

Nearby destinations include Columbia Road Flower Market (1.3 miles), Brick Lane (1.3 miles) and Old Spitalfields Market (1.3 miles), all offering a variety of markets, shops and dining options.

The nearby Regent's Canal (0.4 miles) provides scenic walking and cycling routes through East and North London.

Green spaces close to the property include King Square Gardens (0.2 miles), Spa Fields (0.6 miles) and Claremont Square (0.7 miles). Leisure facilities are available at Finsbury Leisure Centre (0.4 miles) and Britannia Leisure Centre (1 mile).

Transport links are excellent, with Old Street Station (0.3 miles), Angel Station (0.6 miles), Barbican Station (0.8 miles), Farringdon Station (1 mile) and Liverpool Street Station (1.2 miles), providing access to the London Underground (Northern, Circle, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Central lines), the Elizabeth Line, London Overground and National Rail services.

Please note, all distances are approximate. Source: googlemaps.co.uk.

Square Footage: 781 sq ft Leasehold with approximately 114 years remaining.

Property details

Property type
Apartment
Size
781 sq ft / 73 sq m
Council tax band
E
Tenure
Leasehold
Lease remaining
113 years left
Ground rent
£250 per year (Ask agent about the review period)
Service charge
£4,978.51 per year
Parking
Permit, Residents
Garden
Yes

Floorplan

Picture No. 38

Location

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  • Angel Station0.4 mi
  • Old Street Station0.5 mi
  • Barbican Station0.7 mi

What nearby homes sold for

Median sold prices in EC1V over the last 12 months: flat £640k · terraced £1.38m · semi-detached £1.5m.

AddressTypeSoldPrice
Flat 1708, Canaletto Tower, 257, City Road
London EC1V 1AE
Flat
Leasehold
28 Aug 2026£505,000
Flat 131, Eagle Point, City Road
London EC1V 1AR
Flat
Leasehold
28 Aug 2026£500,000
Flat 81, Chronicle Tower, 261b, City Road
London EC1V 1AL
Flat
Leasehold
19 Aug 2026£450,000
Flat 45, Chronicle Tower, 261b, City Road
London EC1V 1AJ
Flat
Leasehold
13 Jul 2026£710,000
Flat 46, Aquarelle House, 259, City Road
London EC1V 1AG
Flat
Leasehold
10 Jul 2026£575,000
Flat 1202, 145, City Road
London EC1V 1AX
Flat
Leasehold
6 Jul 2026£510,000
Flat 27, Aquarelle House, 259, City Road
London EC1V 1AG
Flat
Leasehold
6 Jul 2026£227,500
Flat 48, Chronicle Tower, 261b, City Road
London EC1V 1AJ
Flat
Leasehold
26 Jun 2026£485,000
Flat 1907, 145, City Road
London EC1V 1AY
Flat
Leasehold
25 Jun 2026£530,000
127 City Road
London EC1V 1JB
Other
Freehold
24 Jun 2026£680,000

Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. All sales in EC1V

Buying costs

Monthly repayment£3,252£65,000 deposit · £585,000 loan
Stamp Duty£22,500England rates

Estimates only, using rates in force from April 2025. Check GOV.UK, Revenue Scotland or the Welsh Revenue Authority and speak to a mortgage adviser before you offer.

Listed by Savills, Shoreditch on Rightmove (original listing). First listed 28 Apr 2026; details checked 7 Nov 2026. Latest change: added on 16/10/2026.

Agent disclaimer

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