Above the vaulted sky - or at least a vaulted ceiling. Double height rooms allow for an abundance of space and natural light in these three properties currently for sale

Ryland Road, Kentish Town, NW5, £1,050,000

This two double bedroom Victorian property offers an open plan entertaining space with a double height vaulted ceiling on the first floor, along with a galleried study, kitchen, large bathroom and a secluded courtyard garden. A modern kitchen and bathroom compliments the original period features including a cast iron fireplace, wooden floors and large sash windows.

Matthew James

Bishopswood Road, Highgate, N6, £1,995,000

Built in 1973 by Modernist architects Stout and Litchfield, the centrepiece of the bedroom property is a dramatic double height reception room with full height glazed windows opening on to a balcony and a spiral staircase leading to a courtyard garden. Open-tread staircases link a series of half levels maximising natural light and connecting the reception rooms and four bedrooms.

The Modern House

Wharf Road, King’s Cross, N1, £1,350,000

Overlooking the marina, this two bedroom penthouse apartment is set in a converted warehouse and features exposed brickwork, original wooden beams, wood floors and double height ceilings. Dual aspect south and west facing windows, Juliet balconies and a sky light flood the space with natural light. The newly regenerated area of King’s Cross is on the doorstep.

Hamptons International