1 bed flat for sale

The Paragon, Blackheath, London SE3

Guide Price £550,000-£575,000. Set on the first floor of one of Blackheath’s most iconic addresses, this elegant one bedroom apartment forms part of the magnificent Paragon crescent and enjoys wonderful proportions, beautiful natural light and far-reaching views over the Heath.

The Paragon is an exceptional Grade I listed crescent of houses linked by colonnades fronting a private roadway off the Heath and built around 1798 by Michael Searles, having been the subject of post war restoration by Bernard Brown. The Paragon is described by Professor Abercrombie as the most important surviving example of Georgian architecture in the country.

Extending to approximately 591 sq ft, the flat offers a well-balanced layout with a particularly impressive sitting/dining room at its heart. This is a superb reception space with a striking curved bay, high ceilings, large sash windows and a handsome fireplace, creating a room of real character and scale that is ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. The outlook from here is especially appealing, with open views across the Heath adding to the sense of space and grandeur.

The bedroom is a generous double and features an extensive range of fitted wardrobes and shelving, making excellent use of the space. The separate kitchen is smartly arranged and well equipped, while the shower room is presented in a clean, contemporary style. A welcoming entrance hall completes the accommodation.

To the rear are vast and outstanding, south facing landscaped communal gardens and residents also benefit from permit parking to the front.

The Paragon is arguably Blackheath’s most prestigious address directly fronting the open heath and is just a few minutes walk into Blackheath Village with its array of boutique shops, farmers market, restaurants, bars and station. The fabulous Royal Greenwich Park is just over the heath with Greenwich town centre beyond. Greenwich is steeped in history with the old Royal Naval hospital, the Royal Observatory, the National Maritime museum, and the spectacularly restored Cutty Sark. Greenwich's covered market is one of London’s best and attracts people from all over the capital.

There are fantastic transport links with Blackheath Station giving access to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria amongst others with access to the, DLR, bus (Including the new Superloop), riverboat, foot tunnel and cable car all within the area. The area is minutes from Canary Wharf, the City and central London; Just one of the reasons why it's increasingly popular with young professionals and commuters. The O2 is also within easy reach.

Close by are several highly sought-after Independent Schools including; Blackheath Preparatory School, The Pointer School, Heath House Preparatory School, Blackheath High Junior School, Blackheath High Seniors School, Colfes (1.5 miles) and Eltham College (2.5 miles) as are the very sought after All Saints and John Ball primary schools.