Rhythmic reveals. Homely hues. Arched sophistication.
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 Warm Glow of Home.
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.
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.
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.
GALLERY
Apartment Types.
Typical One Bedroom.
Internal 50.1m² / 539ft²
External 8.9m² / 96ft²
| Metres | Feet | |||
| A | Kitchen | 2.9 x 2.0 | 9.5 x 6.7 | |
| B | Reception / Dining | 5.7 x 3.4 | 18.6 x 11.2 | |
| C | Bedroom | 4.0 x 3.4 | 13.1 x 11.2 | |
| D | Bathroom | 2.3 x 1.9 | 7.6 x 6.1 | |
| E | Balcony | 4.9 x 1.8 | 16.1 x 5.9 |
Typical One Bedroom.
Typical Two Bedroom.
Internal 74.2m² / 799ft²
External 8.5m² / 92ft²
| Metres | Feet | |||
| A | Kitchen / Dining / Reception | 6.3 x 4.7 | 20.7 x 15.3 | |
| B | Bedroom 01 | 4.1 x 3.5 | 13.6 x 11.6 | |
| C | Ensuite | 2.0 x 1.6 | 6.7 x 5.1 | |
| D | Bedroom 02 | 4.1 x 2.8 | 13.6 x 9.1 | |
| E | Bathroom | 2.3 x 1.9 | 7.6 x 6.1 | |
| F | Balcony | 4.9 x 1.8 | 16.1 x 5.9 |
Typical Two Bedroom.
Typical Garden Apartment.
Internal 70.3m² / 757ft²
External 65.4m² / 704ft²
| Metres | Feet | |||
| A | Kitchen | 4.1 x 2.0 | 13.5 x 6.6 | |
B | Reception / Dining | 5.4 x 3.7 | 17.7 x 12.3 | |
C | Bedroom 01 | 4.1 x 3.6 | 13.4 x 11.7 | |
| D | Ensuite | 2.3 x 1.6 | 7.6 x 5.1 | |
| E | Bedroom 02 | 4.2 x 3.8 | 13.6 x 12.4 | |
| F | Garden | 15.6 x 9.8 | 51.3 x 32.2 | |
| G | Bathroom | 2.3 x 1.9 | 7.6 x 6.1 |
Typical Garden Apartment.
Details we love.
Ambient Glow.
Hand-finished concrete feature lighting, creating atmospheric spaces.
Welcome Home.
Layered textures that elevate your arrival home.
Framed Vistas.
Arched brick detailing, framing panoramic views of the city.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
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
• Fan assisted multi-function single oven and microwave
• Fridge Freezer
• Dishwasher
• Induction Hob
• Integrated extracted extractor
Integrated waste & recycling storage
Recessed linear LED lighting
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
• 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
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
• 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
• 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
The Character.
Flowing Architectural Form
Exposed Concrete Ceilings
Handmade Lighting
White-washed Oak Floor
Brushed Bronze Brassware
