City Road, London, EC1V 1AP
Listed 28 Apr 2026 · Islington
How the price compares
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
Location
Arrow keys move the map, Shift with an arrow moves it further, plus and minus zoom, Home returns to the first view.
1 on this map
- 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.
| Address | Type | Sold | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
Disclaimer - Property reference SRS260035. The information displayed about this property comprises a property advertisement. Rightmove.co.uk makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of the advertisement or any linked or associated information, and Rightmove has no control over the content. This property advertisement does not constitute property particulars. The information is provided and maintained by Savills, Shoreditch. Please contact the selling agent or developer directly to obtain any information which may be available under the terms of The Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 or the Home Report if in relation to a residential property in Scotland.
Similar homes nearby
Clerkenwell Green, Clerkenwell, London, EC1R
















