One Blackfriars, Blackfriars Road, SE1 9GQ

The 'Vase' rises above the River Thames at London’s cultural heart.

This exceptional three-bedroom, three-bathroom lateral apartment occupies 3,132 sq ft on the 42nd floor of One Blackfriars, the landmark South Bank tower designed by Foster + Partners.

Its distinctive mid-level bulge, inspired by the Lansetti II vase by Finnish artist Timo Sarpaneva, defines the city skyline 170 metres above the river.

The interiors respond to their artistic context, drawing on the proximity of Tate Modern and the work of Barbara Hepworth, Turner and Gainsborough.

All three bedrooms are spacious doubles with ensuite bathrooms, complemented by a separate study. A large entrance hall with fitted cupboards provides storage and a strong sense of arrival.

The kitchen and dining area opens directly onto the 684 sq ft private sky garden, while the reception room also connects to the sky garden, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame north-east facing views across the Thames, St Paul’s Cathedral, the City and Canary Wharf.

The kitchen features minimalist cabinetry, integrated premium appliances, luxurious stone and polished marble finishes.

Additional features include a guest WC, underfloor heating and comfort cooling throughout. One Blackfriars is a 50-storey mixed-use tower developed by St George London of the Berkeley Group.

The building contains 274 apartments, a 161-bedroom boutique hotel, retail and leisure spaces, and a public piazza with water features and commissioned artwork.

Residents have access to five-star amenities including a 24-hour Harrods concierge, Thermal Spa with 20-metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, snow cabin and experience showers, a gym overlooking a Zen garden, indoor golf simulator, private screening room, wine cellar, executive lounge on level 32, and private dining facilities.

The strip of shoreline running either side of One Blackfriars is home to a thriving mix of restaurants, theatres and music venues, combining city energy with riverside leisure.

Shakespeare’s Globe, Tower of London, London Eye and Tower Bridge are within walking distance.

Restaurants and bars include Aqua, Oblix, Sea Containers, OXO Tower Restaurant, Padella and Blacklock, while the renowned Borough Market offers fresh produce.

Green spaces such as Gabriel’s Wharf, Jubilee Gardens and Potters Fields Park provide riverside retreat. Nearby universities include King’s College London, London South Bank University and LSE.

Transport connections are excellent.

Blackfriars, Southwark and Waterloo stations provide access to the Jubilee, District, Circle, Bakerloo, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, London Overground and River Taxi services, with Crossrail at Farringdon within reach.

Multiple bus routes and cycle lanes connect across the city, while Blackfriars Bridge places the City of London’s financial district within easy walking distance.

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