SHORT LET: We are looking for tenants to take over our beautiful 2 bedroom Highbury home for approximately six months while we are on an overseas secondment.

This is a fully furnished sublet, agreed with our landlord, who is happy to interact directly with subtenants if any issues arise. We deal directly with the landlord (no agency), and they are friendly, responsive, and easy to work with — one of the reasons we are keen to keep the flat while we’re away. The apartment has a beautiful garden- perfect for summer.

Dates: Looking for someone to move in from late April, to late May- and to stay for 6 months from start date.

The Flat
Located on a quiet, leafy residential street just moments from Highbury Fields, this is a large split-level garden flat (approx. 115+ sqm) offering exceptional light, space, and comfort.

The property will come fully furnished, and ideally we would like to leave most furnishings and household items in place — including crockery, shelving, desks, chairs, lamps, and larger technology such as the TV and sound system.

All personal items and storage spaces will be cleared before the sublet begins. We have some limited flexibility regarding particular large items depending on tenant preference.

Upstairs Living Space
The upper level features exposed wooden floors and an impressive open-plan kitchen and dining area with:

Double-height ceilings

Large floor-to-ceiling windows flooding the space with natural light

Fully equipped kitchen with:

Five-burner gas stove & rangehood

CDA oven + separate microwave

Kitchen island with seating

Solid wood six-person dining table — ideal for entertaining

A separate lounge provides a comfortable retreat, including:

Large L-shaped sofa

Fireplace

Entertainment unit

Sony wireless surround sound system + subwoofer

Large TV

Dedicated dual-monitor workstation setup

Double doors open directly onto a private garden, with a paved outdoor area exclusively for the flat — perfect for summer evenings.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Main Bedroom (Lower Level)
Emperor-size bed & mattress

Built-in wardrobe and shelving

Spacious ensuite bathroom featuring:

Full-size bathtub

Underfloor heating

Floor-to-ceiling mirror

Additional storage

Second Bedroom
King-size bed

Chest of drawers

Adjacent bathroom with:

Rainfall shower

Underfloor heating

Four-door mirrored storage unit

In total, the flat offers 2 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, making it ideal for professionals, couples, or a small family.

Technology & Connectivity
Ultra-fast Virgin Media broadband

Google Home mesh Wi-Fi network (excellent coverage throughout)

Multi-room Google speaker system upstairs for seamless music playback (Spotify/Apple/etc.)

Location — Highbury, Islington
The flat sits on a peaceful residential street set back from main roads while remaining extremely well connected.

Within a short walk:

Highbury Fields & Highbury Park shops

Excellent brunch spots, pubs, wine bars & restaurants on Blackstock Road

Farang and Frank’s Canteen (both ranked among the UK’s top 100 restaurants) — approx. 2 minutes away

Lifestyle & Transport
Gyms nearby:

Fitness First Highbury

Highbury Leisure Centre

Clissold Leisure Centre

(all within ~10 minutes walk)

Transport links:

Arsenal Station (Piccadilly Line) — 5–10 mins walk

Highbury & Islington — Victoria Line, Piccadilly Line & Overground routes

Drayton Park — Great Northern Line (4 stops to Moorgate)

Quiet cycling streets + shared cycle bay nearby

The Emirates Stadium is close enough for a great match-day atmosphere but far enough away to remain peaceful.

Sublet Details
Duration: Approx. 6 months

Fully furnished

Fixed-term sublet agreed with landlord

Direct landlord contact available if required

Flexible discussion regarding furnishings

Ideal for professionals on placement, relocations, or between moves

If you’re interested, please get in touch with a short introduction about yourselves and your preferred dates.

About This Lister

We are Johanna and James- we are a London based married couple, who will be working in NYC for a short time and are looking to sublet our apartment while we're away.

Johanna works in urban planning and climate resilience and is currently working for a US non-profit in NYC. James is a lawyer and will be completing a secondment in NYC from May- November.

We are the current renters, and would like to keep our apartment while we are in NYC for a short time. This sublet has been agreed with our landlord, who is happy to interact directly with subtenants if any issues arise. We deal directly with the landlord (no agency), and they are friendly, responsive, and easy to work with — one of the reasons we are keen to keep the flat while we’re away.