2 Bedroom Apartment in One Blackfriars, South Bank

Some homes have a certain kind of hush when you step in. This two bedroom apartment at One Blackfriars out in Bankside right by the river really does that. I had that funny moment just staring at the Thames and the skyline and thinking, well, this could be a good place to slow down for a bit. I mean, you actually feel in London but somehow above it all at the same time.

If you are searching for a two bedroom apartment for sale in South Bank just being here honestly gives you that sense of calm straight away. The kitchen looks purpose built for someone who actually likes cooking not just for show. Everything in there is by Miele so you get those proper chef vibes even if you are just warming up pasta on a weeknight. I opened one of the cupboards and it had that quiet soft close and even the fixtures feel solid. It just says no fuss and everything in the right place. You could picture yourself having morning coffee by the window looking out over the water. To be honest I can see that becoming a little ritual especially with the way those windows pull in the light. There is something about that open plan living room too. It is spacious but not so big that you lose yourself and it actually invites you to slow down a bit which is rare for city living. It feels like the sort of place you would want to come home to after a day walking around Borough Market or popping down to Tate Modern just minutes away.

The full height windows are really the thing here. During the day you get loads of sun even on those classic London overcast afternoons. Sometimes you might just find yourself leaning against the glass and watching the city wake up right outside. The bedrooms are east facing so morning light comes in gently not in your face but enough to make it easy to get up. The storage is more practical than people expect and honestly the layout feels like whoever designed it actually lived here for a while and thought it through.

One of the nice things is how comfort sneaks up on you. Underfloor heating is perfect for those early London mornings when you do not feel like searching for your slippers. Home automation makes it simple to set the lights and music how you like and the Sonos surround sound is surprisingly good for movie nights. There are two TVs which might sound like a bit much but it actually just makes life a bit easier. You can watch the game in the living room and have something relaxing on in the bedroom at the same time. Everything just feels easy which is not always true with these high end apartments.

Downstairs is where it gets interesting. The building does not feel all show and no substance. The concierge actually remembers faces and always seems to make things run smoothly. The spa feels like the sort of place you would pay a bit for elsewhere and I saw people just taking their time in the pool. No rush. Up on the thirty second floor there is a lounge with some pretty wild panoramic views. I could see having a dinner party or even just a quiet work afternoon up there. It is that memorable.

Onsite facilities are pretty spot on. There is a real gym not just something squeezed in a corner. Plus the golf simulator looked like more fun than you would think and there is a private cinema for those weekends when all you want is popcorn and a film. Sometimes you see families heading there in their slippers and it just feels like home.

The location really nails it. With river walks on your doorstep South Bank coffee shops everywhere and the best of London living all around. You have theatres galleries culture at your fingertips. Getting across town to Mayfair or Knightsbridge is easy and you are close enough to everything without the hassle. Sometimes you will see kids biking along the river or neighbours out with their dogs just living normal lives.

Honestly this apartment suits a full time city life or as a spot to escape to. It feels open friendly never too stiff. The only way to see if it suits you is to come and have a look yourself. If you want to chat about living at One Blackfriars South Bank just reach out whenever. At LuxuryProperty dot com we like to help people feel at home before they even move in.