This outstanding property can be found in The Priory, one of Blackheath’s most sought-after apartment blocks. Built in the mid-1950s for the renowned Span development company, The Priory was designed by the architect Eric Lyons and contains apartments that are light (thanks to extensive glazing on both front and back), superbly detailed and excellently sited in a tranquil setting. This particular apartment has been recently refurbished by the architect Carl Trenfield to an exceptionally high standard. New additions include American Black Walnut flooring and wall covering, a wall hung wood-burning stove by Conmoto and bespoke poured concrete worktop in the kitchen.

Accommodation at the apartment includes two bedrooms, a kitchen and living room, a bathroom and a study area. There is also a shared store-room that belongs to the property. Owners of apartments at The Priory pay a service charge of approximately £150 per month, which covers (amongst other things) the maintenance of the communal grounds to which owners have access.

Trenfield’s careful refurbishment of the property has included an overhaul of the heating system (which includes underfloor heating in the bathroom), an entirely new Villeroy & Boch bathroom, new walnut flooring, purpose built storage units and a new kitchen designed and fitted by Trenfield. The Priory apartment is the first solo project completed by Trenfield, a talented young architect whose previous achievements have included notable projects over a significant period with Keith Williams Architects such as the acclaimed Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury. To learn more about Carl Trenfield click here.

The Priory is located on the private Cator Estate, a popular area close to the centre of Blackheath that was established in the late 18th century. The Cator Estate, being free from main roads and any commercial activity, retains a unique and tranquil charm. It is, however, a short walk from the main Blackheath station, which runs services to central London (London Bridge) in approximately 10 minutes. The area is renowned for its outstanding schools, open spaces (the heath itself) and excellent local shops and restaurants.

Graham Morrison of Allies & Morrison Architects, who bought a Span house in Blackheath in the early 1980s, once described the joy of living on the Cator Estate: “I find it hard to imagine a more pleasant and safe place, so close to the city, in which to bring up young children. A shared garden made the making of friends easy and a sensible management structure helped to ensure the maintenance of not only the buildings and gardens but also the aims of the community.”

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.