Lee Terrace, London, SE3

This Blackheath home is all about sunshine, space, and wow-factor views. Best of all? You’ve got a communal south-facing garden and roof terrace looking straight out over the leafy treetops, the perfect spot for a quiet morning coffee or a sunset glass of something.

Inside, the flat has been cleverly designed. The lounge is generous without feeling cavernous. It’s a space that adapts with you, with room for a desk if you’re working from home and a big dining table, yet still cosy enough for film nights with friends. The Amtico flooring is gorgeous and adds a richness, working perfectly with the exposed brick wall, shuttered windows and cast-iron radiators. There’s also a Nest system, so you can switch the heating on before you’ve even left the station. And for those who love a real fire, the original fireplace can be reinstated, ready for crackling logs on winter evenings.

On to the kitchen; so often kitchens feel like an afterthought, but here it’s a space you’ll want to spend time in. The bi-fold windows open wide to reveal panoramic views over London and Kent. The impressive wooden worktops (which cleverly incorporate a lovely window seat) have been professionally maintained, underfloor heating keeps things snug on colder mornings, and every appliance is neatly integrated, including a 2-in-1 washer-dryer. The boiler, only two years old, means you don’t need to worry if everything’s in good working order.

Upstairs, both bedrooms have proper proportions. The main bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe, once used as a cot room, but fully wired and heated if you’d prefer a private study or dressing space. The second bedroom is larger than most you’ll find in London flats, with direct access to a private loft. It’s a huge bonus; storage space on this scale is practically unheard of in a flat.

The bathroom continues the theme of thoughtful detail. Recently updated, it comes with a brand-new shower and hot water system, still under a ten-year warranty. Underfloor heating means warm tiles for cold toes in winter, and a clever electronic fob system times your bath to perfection while stopping any chance of overflow. It’s the sort of thoughtful touch that sums up this home.

Although technically shared, the roof terrace feels like your own private spot. Below, the shared garden is a much-loved project of one neighbour, who tends it with genuine care. It’s a colourful hideaway where resident dogs often play together, creating that rare sense of community you don’t always find in London blocks. Rear access makes practicalities like bike storage or tradespeople coming and going simple and discreet.

The building has this same spirit of community. Service charges are agreed collectively, with everyone having a say, and many neighbours have happily lived here for decades. Parking outside is refreshingly straightforward with a resident’s permit.

And then there’s the location, which is hard to beat. You’re only a few minutes from Blackheath village with its cafés, bakeries and boutiques (Blackheath has a Gail’s, a SpaceNK and a very good bookshop, to name a few) and a short stroll to Lewisham with its fast trains into the city. It’s that perfect mix: the buzz of Zone 2 with the village-like pace of Blackheath. Fancy a concert? The O2 is only twenty minutes by bus. At weekends, you can lose yourself in neighbouring Greenwich and explore the museums, or soak up the university-town atmosphere. For fitness fans, David Lloyd Kidbrooke and other gyms are nearby.

If you’d like to come and see it, get in touch. And if you know someone who’d love it, pass it along.