Blackheath Park, London, SE3

Sitting on the garden floor of a handsome white stucco-fronted Georgian house on Blackheath Park, the flagship road of the Cator Estate, this two double bedroom apartment has been thoughtfully updated and feels genuinely special. The Cator Estate is one of south east London's most sought-after private estates, and addresses here rarely come up.

Built in 1826 and originally known as Blenheim House, the property has real character to it. Parquet flooring runs throughout, and the reception room is a proper space to spend time in, with tall sash windows flooding it with light and a marble fireplace giving it a focal point that doesn't need much else doing to it.

The kitchen has been fully refitted to a high standard, with quartz worktops and a clean, contemporary feel. What makes it particularly useful day-to-day is the direct access out to the garden, perfect for morning coffee, having people over in the summer, or just keeping an eye on the kids while you're cooking.

The garden itself is shared between the building's four flats, but only two have direct access, so in practice it's very much yours to use. It's professionally managed and well maintained, split into two halves which makes sharing it straightforward. It's a generous size and being set within a private estate keeps it noticeably quiet.

There are two proper double bedrooms, which makes the flat work well for a range of buyers. Couples looking to downsize without compromising on space or location will find a lot to like here, and it works equally well for sharers, or anyone needing a genuine second bedroom for guests or a home office. The service charge is low and covers the garden maintenance, making it a straightforward and cost-effective property to own. Driveway parking is included, and the property is sold chain free.

Blackheath Park sits just 0.25 miles from the village, with its restaurants, independent shops, farmers market and mainline station on the doorstep. Greenwich Park is under a mile away, and beyond that you've got Greenwich itself, the market, the Naval College, the Observatory, all the things that make this part of London so easy to stay in. Transport links are excellent, with Blackheath Station running services into London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria. Canary Wharf and the City are both close.

For schools, the area is exceptionally well served. Blackheath Prep, The Pointer School, Blackheath High, Colfe's and Eltham College are all within reach.