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Vabel Lawrence
Seven Sisters
1 Bed2 Bed3 Bed
The Architecture
43 beautifully crafted, light-filled apartments. This is Vabel Blackheath – a vibrant new community in the heart of leafy south-east London.
Fine brick detailing and elegant arches; solid, earthy materials and lush gardens. A place with a timeless, sophisticated feel – fresh yet established. Up above, a verdant rooftop creates space for play and quiet reflection to the panoramic backdrop of London skyline. While in the surrounding areas, the city hums and thrives.
Bordered by woodland, the nine-storey residential building – home to 43 apartments– enjoys the semi-rural feel that is part of Blackheath’s great appeal. That connection between city and nature continues in the lushly-planted roof garden – a place to relax or socialise while you soak up London views from a panoramic vantage point never experienced before. All framed by sweeping arches.
The Apartments
Do you gravitate to the kitchen as soon as you get in? That’s partly a natural need to refuel, but also it’s the magnetic pull to a place you associate with the warmth and aromas of home cooking and winding down with friends and family. It’s a sanctuary that deserves rich tones and materials, including raw plaster-coloured cupboards, a matt terracotta splashback and the comforting, stony solidity of Italian Quartz worktops.
People often talk about the flow of a home – a design that combines function with aesthetics and ultimately creates a happy space. The homes at Vabel Blackheath have considered flow with floor to ceiling doorways that instantly amplify the feel of volume. Wall-mounted fixings increase the sense of space and add a subtle and soft warehouse aesthetic.
Large windows flood the room with light, lift your mood and lead the eye – and the imagination – to beyond four walls. Similarly, layers of colour and textures steer the gaze and gently demarcate different spaces. There is abundant integrated storage space to clear away the clutter, including bespoke-designed wardrobe joinery and cupboards to hide the washing machine. Clear home, clear mind.
In the living room, surface-mounted fittings and exposed concrete soffits balance that softness with a nod to industrial design. The soffits also bring tangible comfort by helping to retain the heat on cold days or cool things down when the weather heats up.
Bathrooms are a place of beauty, too, elevating bathing from a mundane routine to valuable me-time to savour and enjoy. Matt terracotta infuses warmth into the wall tiles, and brushed bronze brassware provides an elegant focal point.
Features & Finishes
Framed Vistas
Exposed Concrete Ceilings
Handmade Lighting
Texture Earthen Materials
Brushed Bronze Brassware
Ambient Glow
Layered Textures
Flowing Architectural Form
Specifications
General
- 2.5m high ceilings generally / 2.7m high exposed concrete ceilings to living zones
- Engineered oak & porcelain tile flooring
- Vabel designed kitchens manufactured in Italy
- Matt bronze ironmongery and brushed bronze brassware
- Underfloor zonal heating
- MVHR – Mechanical heat recover unit
- Environmentally friendly development utilising ground-source heat pump, sustainable materials, communal bio-diverse landscaping.
- All apartments feature private amenity space
- Large landscaped communal roof garden with panoramic views
Bathrooms
- Earthenware effect Solus porcelain floor tiling
- Mosa matt ceramic subway wall tiles
- Vabel designed vanity niche with mirrored cabinet & terracotta ceramic feature tiles
- Brushed bronze JTP brassware:
- Basin mixer
- Bath filler and waste
- Thermostatic bath / shower valve
- Hand shower
- Fixed rain showerhead and hand shower to shower rooms
- Matt white sanitaryware
- Bath and/or walk-in shower with glass shower screen
- Brushed bronze heated towel rail
- Wall hung WC with soft close seat and concealed cistern
Communal Areas
- Landscaped communal roof garden with panoramic views
- Ground level gardens and playground
- Entrance hall with feature lighting & planting and terrazzo flooring
- Decorative concrete lift cores with Orona elevators, including evacuation and fire-fighting lifts.
- Individual mailboxes and smart parcel lockers
- Secure cycle & bin storage
Kitchens
- Vabel designed kitchens manufactured in Italy
- Quartz worktops with terracotta ceramic tiled splashbacks
- Italian Cleaf melamine faced cupboard doors
- Brushed bronze hardware
- Bosch integrated appliances to include:
- Fan assisted multi-function single oven and microwave
- Fridge Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Induction Hob
- Integrated extracted extractor
- Integrated waste & recycling storage
- Recessed linear LED lighting
Lighting
- Concrete hand-finished feature wall lights by Serax
- Energy efficient dimmable LED lighting throughout
- Lighting to include:
- LED recessed downlights
- Dining pendant ceiling fittings where applicable
- Track light with spots to living / dining / kitchen areas
- Decorative concrete wall lighting
- Recessed ambient LED lighting to kitchens, wardrobes & bathrooms
- External wall lights to balconies, terraces and gardens
Private Balconies & Gardens
- Private external amenity to all apartments
- External ambient lighting
- Porcelain tile to all balconies and terraces
- Bespoke aluminium balustrade
Joinery
- Fully fitted bespoke wardrobes to master bedrooms as minimum
- Italian Cleaf melamine faced cupboard doors and Oak-effect cabinetry
- Integrated LED lighting
- Matt bronze hardware
- Bespoke mirrored cabinets to bathroom niches with internal shaver socket
Windows & Doors
- Full height spray lacquered solid core hung doors
- Matt bronze hinges and door hardware
- Powder coated aluminium/timber composite Velfac triple glazed windows and doors
Building Fabric & Facades
- Ibstock Birtley waterstruck brickwork and arches and stone decorative panels
- Steel balcony framework and aluminium balustrades
- Concrete frame structure with acoustic separation and insulated screed to floor slabs
Flooring
- Kahrs Oak Rime engineered flooring, white-washed and brushed with ultra-matt lacquer, to reception spaces, halls and bedrooms
- Earthenware effect Solus porcelain floor tiles to bathrooms and kitchens / hallways where applicable
Audio-Visual
- Virgin and Hyperoptic broadband provision to all apartments
- Smart video entry system for connection to personal devices
- Media outlets to living room and utility cupboards offering connectivity to radio, telephone, data, TV, satellite and Sky Q.
Heating & Hot Water
- Water-based underfloor heating system throughout with independent zonal control
- Heated towel radiators to all bathrooms
- Communal ground source heat pump supplying hot water and heating to all apartments
Peace of Mind
- Multipoint locking to apartment entrance doors
- Security fob access control to building entrances
- CCTV to communal areas
- Hardwired smoke / heat detectors & carbon monoxide alarms
- Sprinkler system to all apartments
- Evacuation Alarm System – specifically designed to assist the fire and rescue services in evacuating high-rise residential buildings in fire emergencies
- Smart video entry system for connection to personal devices
- All apartments benefit from a 10-year home warranty provided by Build-Zone
Sustainability
- A ground source heat pump provides a clean way to heat buildings, free of all carbon emissions on site. It makes use of solar energy stored in the ground to provide one of the most energy-efficient ways of heating buildings.
- Secure cycle parking for all residents
- Low energy lighting throughout
- Mechanical Ventilation heat recovery unit (MVHR) to all apartments, automatically venting stale air and replacing with fresh from outside
- Thermally efficient glazing, helping to keep apartments warm during the winter and cool during the summer
- Biodiverse landscaping contributing to biodiversity in the urban environment
Floor Plans
Typical 1 Bed
Area Guide
Greenwich and Deptford Bridge DLR stations are a short walk away, with trains direct into Central London from Greenwich. Closer to home there are plenty of handy bus routes to get you around South London and one of the Capital’s most beautiful Royal Parks is just waiting to be explored.
- Greenwich Station10 min walk
- Deptford Bridge Station10 min walk
- Greenwich Markets15 min walk
- Canary Wharf23 min via DLR
- London Bridge23 min via train
- Waterloo Station33 min via train
- The City35 min via train
Greenwich Park
The Royal Park with arguably the best views in London. Where else provides a hilltop vantage point that spans east to west in this way, with buildings as magnificent as Inigo Jones’s Queen’s House set against a backdrop of the steely skyscrapers of Canary Wharf and the City? These undulating 180 acres of greenery include a boating lake, Roman ruins, the Royal Observatory and the descendants of Henry VIII’s deer. A true Greenwich gem.
15grams Coffee House
Greenwich Town Centre and Blackheath Village are awash with coffee shops, but local connoisseurs swear by 15 Grams, the small-batch roastery that has branches in both locations. This is coffee with a conscience - sustainably-grown, supporting farming communities by paying a fair price. The Blackheath branch turns into cocktail club every Thursday and Friday evening too.
The Albany
Deptford has an arty vibe running through its veins – and The Albany arts centre is a hugely diverse and life-enhancing hub for creative spirits. From weekly “youth takeovers” and roller discos to Jazz Saturdays, writing workshops, theatre and comedy, Albany encourages people to tell their stories and reach their creative potential in an inclusive space.
Greenwich Market
This nearly 300-year-old market in the heart of Maritime Greenwich’s UNESCO World Heritage Site is loved as much by locals as tourists – its dozens of food stalls a daily draw, along with the many artisan stalls and independent boutiques that surrounded the cobblestoned market hall.
Kindred Yoga
Whether you are a total beginner or full-on yogi, this Deptford-based hub is a welcoming space that offers classes, workshops and foreign retreats. Among the yogic varieties on offer are rocket, restorative, pregnancy and 4-Beat – and once a month, you can even practise Vinyasa Flow in the stunning Painted Hall at the Old Royal Naval College.
Jazu
Inspired by Japanese listening bars from the 1950s, Jazu brings the concept of cocktails, small plates and “deep listening” to this late-night Deptford venue. The music is purely vinyl (there are 3,000 to choose from on the record wall), played in a bespoke DJ booth on a locally-made sound system. Expect to find some high-profile DJs from South London’s prolific live music scene.
Blackheath Farmers Market
Held in the heart of Blackheath, Blackheath Farmers' Market brings together local producers, seasonal produce and artisan goods – a vibrant weekly market celebrating fresh food and community spirit.
The Cheeseboard
The Cheeseboard is a beloved independent deli and wine bar known for its artisan cheeses, charcuterie and relaxed neighbourhood charm – perfect for leisurely lunches and evening drinks.
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