The Paragon, Blackheath, London, SE3

A particularly rare and elegant raised ground floor apartment, occupying a highly sought-after position within the colonnade at The Paragon, one of Blackheath’s most iconic and architecturally significant addresses.

Far less frequently available than many of the other apartments within the development, this exceptional one bedroom home enjoys the grandeur, scale and architectural presence most closely associated with The Paragon itself. Magnificent ceiling heights, full-height Georgian windows and a wonderful outlook over the beautifully maintained communal gardens all combine to create a truly special home.

Offered chain free, the apartment forms part of the prestigious Grade I listed Georgian crescent and its rarity is immediately apparent. The colonnade position gives the property a quite different feel from many of the other flats within The Paragon, creating a wonderful sense of arrival, elegance and period character. It is this combination of raised ground floor level, extraordinary proportions and direct relationship with the gardens that makes the apartment such a special and unusual opportunity.

The reception room is a superb space, with an extraordinary south-facing floor-to-ceiling Georgian window drawing in natural light and framing a delightful view across the gardens. The room retains a genuine sense of period grandeur, with elegant proportions, exceptional ceiling height, original-style detailing and a fireplace, creating an atmosphere rarely found in flats of this size.

The bedroom is also beautifully proportioned, with built-in wardrobes and attractive arched Georgian windows looking out towards the heath, giving the room real character and charm. There is a separate fitted kitchen and a bathroom, both positioned to the rear with garden-facing windows, making the overall layout practical while preserving the apartment’s wonderful architectural appeal.

Externally, residents enjoy access to acres of beautifully kept communal grounds to both the front and rear, together with private residents’ parking via the gravel driveway. The combination of the colonnade setting, raised ground floor position, incredible ceiling heights and striking Georgian windows makes this a genuinely rare offering within The Paragon and one that stands apart from the majority of apartments currently available in the area.

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.

The Paragon is arguably Blackheath’s most prestigious address, directly fronting the open heath and just a few minutes’ walk from 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 College, 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 visitors from all over the capital.

There are fantastic transport links with Blackheath Station giving access to London Bridge, Charing Cross and Victoria, with onward access to the DLR, bus routes including the Superloop, riverboat, foot tunnel and cable car all within the area. The area is well placed for Canary Wharf, the City and central London, which is one of the reasons it remains so popular with professionals and commuters.

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, Colfe’s and Eltham College, as well as the very popular All Saints and John Ball primary schools.