North Hill, London N6

“Perhaps the single most celebrated modernist building of the 1930s in London, and praised even by Le Corbusier” – Alan Powers

Perched high on North Hill, Berthold Lubetkin’s Highpoint is one of London’s finest examples of residential modernist architecture. This apartment is on the fifth floor and includes two bedrooms and a bright living space, with the design’s original clean lines, flexible layout, and far-reaching treetop views. The block offers 24-hour concierge service, glorious communal gardens with extensive lawns, a climbing frame, residents’ tennis courts and a heated outdoor swimming pool, and first-come, first-served off-street parking.

The Building

Designed by Berthold Lubetkin in the 1930s, Highpoint was Grade I-listed for its extraordinary architectural rarity and quality. The Highpoint apartments, so-called because of their elevated site, are one of the best examples of early International Style architecture in London. They were built in two phases: Highpoint I in 1935 and Highpoint II in 1938.

In his book Modern: The Modern Movement in Britain, architectural historian Alan Powers wrote: ‘Perhaps the single most celebrated Modernist building of the 1930s in London, and praised even by Le Corbusier, Highpoint I was commissioned by Sigmund Gestetner, an industrialist with a strong interest in the social role of Modernism’.

The Tour

Through the building’s pristine entrance lobby, where colonnades and glass-brick walls are merely ornament, the apartment is accessed on the fifth floor via stairs or lift. The door opens directly onto the reception room, filled with light from ribbon-like glazing and with expansive proportions.

The apartment measures approximately 1,200 sq ft and offers a flexible arrangement style. The reception room is a prime example, with space for a large dining table, a seating area, and a built-in library; all rooms branch out from here in one continuous flow. A door opens onto a generous balcony that runs the length of the room and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding treetops.

The kitchen’s original cabinetry provides plenty of storage and incorporates the appliances, including an induction hob and oven. Poured resin runs underfoot, and white quartz covers the worktops, adding to the room’s clean, modernist profile. A versatile, additional living space sits directly adjacent to the kitchen.

Two well-appointed double bedrooms each have large picture windows with views of the surrounding estate. The main bedroom occupies the entire northern side, with light pouring in from two sides; at one end is a bespoke dressing area, while teal-coloured fitted wool carpet runs throughout. The en suite bathroom has a walk-in shower, further storage, and recessed mirrored shelving, while a separate utility area with a washer/dryer is screened by a sliding door.

The second bedroom is softly lit and has fitted storage cupboards and a built-in library wall. Separately, a WC sits just off the entrance.

Outdoor Space

Highpoint has wonderful communal gardens with extensive lawns, a climbing frame, residents’ tennis courts and a heated outdoor swimming pool. It has 24-hour concierge service, which is comprehensive and includes help with arranging maintenance and repairs for each flat, organising medical assistance, receiving deliveries etc.

There is off-street parking for residents on a first-come, first-served basis. Each flat has a sizeable space in the basement for storage, and there is a bike shed in the garden. Otherwise, there is a spacious balcony demised to the apartment.

The Area

Highpoint is ideally positioned on North Hill, moments from the historic heart of Highgate Village. A short stroll leads to an array of independent shops, high-end butchers, bakeries, cafes, and traditional pubs like The Flask and The Highgate Butcher.

For green spaces, the apartment blocks are wonderfully placed near vast expanses of natural beauty. Both the sprawling open spaces of Hampstead Heath and the beautifully landscaped, historic grounds of Waterlow Park are within close proximity.

Cultural attractions and eateries in nearby Crouch End and Muswell Hill are also easily accessible. For dining out, historic local spots and gastropubs offer plenty of choice, alongside cultural hubs like Lauderdale House, which hosts regular art exhibitions and performances.

Highgate underground station (Northern Line) is a short walk away, offering direct access to King's Cross, the West End, and the City. Several local bus routes also provide convenient connections across North and Central London.


Tenure: Share of freehold | Lease Length: Approx. 985 years remaining | Service Charge: £17,000 p/a | Ground Rent: n/a | Council Tax Band: G