Point House, West Grove, London SE10

This bright apartment lies on the top floor of a remarkable Grade II*-listed, 18th-century building on West Grove in Greenwich, close to Blackheath village. It stretches to over 1,000 sq ft, with two bedrooms, refined period features, and a sensitive but decidedly contemporary decorative scheme. Residents of the building have access to one of the largest private gardens in Greenwich, formerly the tennis courts of the Carlton Club.



The Building



Point House has a rich history that began in 1701, when John Hoare, of the Hoare banking family, commissioned it as a country residence close to the City of London. It was then sold in the mid-18th century to the Grote family, who created the building as it is today. By the end of the 18th century, it was home to Commander William Larkins of the East India Trading Company, who used the second floor as a private observatory, taking full advantage of the overlook.



The Tour



The apartment is accessed through a beautifully maintained communal area with chequerboard marble floors and a six-over-six sash window. Stairs wind up to the second floor, where the apartment lies, passing stucco plasterwork, original cornicing and a ceiling rose on the ascent.



A white-painted front door opens into a wide, arterial hallway. The main living space is at the front of the plan, overlooking the communal garden below. The room, which extends to over 20 ft x 30 ft, has been gently delineated into areas for relaxing, dining and cooking. The room is bookended by glazing: five sash windows disperse light throughout the space. Dark timber floors extend underfoot, and a beautiful Carrara marble surround with bullseye corner blocks frames the gas fire.



The kitchen lies to one side, with grey units by Bulthaup, Miele double ovens, and a central island with space for four chairs. There is plenty of room for a dining table and chairs opposite.



Finished with a crisp, soothing palette, the main bedroom adopts a white scheme and retains its 18th-century panelling. It has a row of built-in wardrobes and soft carpet underfoot. The second bedroom lies across the hallway and looks out towards Blackheath.



Both rooms are served by a sublime shower room, with Welsh slate tiles, underfloor heating and a rain-style showerhead.



Outdoor Space



Expansive communal gardens unfold at the rear and have commanding views over London’s iconic skyline. Mature trees dot the grounds, while lawns provide space for relaxing or gathering.



The Area



Exceptionally located, the house is a 10-minute walk from the centre of Greenwich and a couple of minutes from the open expanses of Blackheath and Greenwich Park. The pretty old town, famous for its maritime history, has an excellent selection of restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as a Picturehouse cinema and a theatre. The Old Royal Naval College, designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the 18th century, hosts a popular programme of events in the gardens, including concerts, an open-air theatre and a jazz festival.



There are state-run primary schools nearby, along with private options that include Blackheath Prep, Heath House and Blackheath High School.



The closest station is Greenwich, which runs services to Canary Wharf and Bank on the DLR and rail services to London Bridge and London Cannon Street (taking eight minutes and 12 minutes respectively). The Thames Clipper can be boarded from Greenwich Pier and runs services to Westminster in one direction and the O2 Arena in the other.



Tenure: Leasehold / Lease Length: Approx. 145 years remaining / Service Charge: Approx. £4,000 per annum / Ground Rent: Approx. £150 per annum / Council Tax Band: F