Falcon Point, London SE1

This brilliantly bright one-bedroom apartment is set amidst iconic London landmarks on the banks of the River Thames. The airy living room looks out across the river to St Paul's and the City, while the dining area has a vantage point over the courtyards of Tate Modern. Falcon Point is a wonderful example of the architecture and construction undertaken by the London County Council through the 1960s and 1970s and has become a landmark building along this stretch of the South Bank.

The Tour

The complexity of the architecture at Falcon Point is hidden in part by the grandeur of its surroundings but also by its own design. Playing with form and mass, the building avoids monolithic structures in favour of a staggered, recessive façade of yellow brick. The apartments tesselate to afford each flat panoramic views of the waterfront.

The apartment sits on the fourth floor and can be accessed by stairs or a lift. An unusually spacious hallway is lined with generous cupboards and opens to the living space.

This striking dual-aspect room is arranged into three clear zones. At the front of the apartment is a wonderful living area with views of St Paul's Cathedral through original steel-framed windows. The kitchen sits centrally with a refined industrial aesthetic. Copper poles define the open shelving that bookends the space, along with fresh grey cabinetry and glazed ceramic tiles that cast light about the room. There are integrated appliances, a gas hob and plenty of worktop space.

A small step change in level delineates the dining area, where there are sweeping views across Tate Modern. Ribbon glazing wraps around the room's corner position, creating a bright and sociable space. There is bench seating and plenty of room for a large dining table.

The main bedroom sits along the hallway. A generous room with space for storage, it has astonishing views across the river and the Millennium Bridge - all from the comfort of bed.

The adjacent bathroom blends brass fixtures and fittings with textural micro-cement and encaustic tiles and has a large walk-in shower.

Parking spaces are available to rent in the building.

The Area

Falcon Point occupies a sought-after location on the South Bank next to the River Thames. Tate Modern, with its exceptional new wing, is directly opposite. Borough Market and the bars and restaurants of the South Bank, as well as the Hayward Gallery and the National Theatre, are all on the doorstep. There is a particularly good art bookshop at the base of the building and various private art galleries nearby. A number of good food and coffee outlets have recently opened up in the Blue Fin Building, only a short walk away. The City can also be reached on foot via the Millennium Bridge.

The closest Underground stations are Blackfriars (District and Circle Line) and Southwark (Jubilee Line). London Bridge (Northern and Jubilee) and Waterloo (Jubilee, Northern and Bakerloo Lines), which also offer mainline rail services to the south of England, are within walking distance. Blackfriars Thameslink entrance is only a minute's walk from the apartment and runs direct lines to Farringdon in approximately 5-10 minutes and Gatwick airport in 35 minutes.

Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: Approx. 152 years remaining
Service Charge: Approx. £3,200 annum 
Council Tax Band: H