Highpoint
North Hill, London N6

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Architect: Berthold Lubetkin

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This outstanding two / three-bedroom apartment is situated on the fifth floor of Highpoint I, arguably the finest example of residential Modernist architecture in London.

Designed by Berthold Lubetkin in the 1930s, Highpoint has been listed at Grade I by English Heritage in recognition of its extraordinary architectural rarity and quality.

This particular apartment is situated in the middle of the building, with exceptional views from both sides. Accommodation measures more than 900 sq ft. There is a large reception room with original Crittall windows that fold all the way back to reveal southerly views towards the City, and a separate galley kitchen that was refurbished by the current owners. The two double bedrooms have long views over trees to the north, with a modern bathroom between the two. There is also a study / third bedroom to one side of the entrance hall, and a utility room to the other.

The building is immaculately maintained. The boiler, lifts, roof, exterior and windows were all repaired recently, and there are no major works expected in the near future. This particular flat has a share of the freehold with a very long lease.

Highpoint has a 24-hour porterage service, which is comprehensive and includes help with arranging maintenance and repairs for each flat, organising medical assistance, receiving deliveries etc. It has lift access, glorious communal gardens with extensive lawns, a climbing frame, residents’ tennis courts and a heated outdoor swimming pool. There is off-street parking for residents on a first-come first-served basis. Each flat has a sizeable space in the basement for storage, and there is a bike shed in the garden.

Highpoint is conveniently located within a short walk of both Highgate Village – with its shops, cafés and restaurants – and Highgate underground station (Northern Line). The open spaces of Hampstead Heath and Kenwood are also close at hand.

Tenure: Leasehold with Share of Freehold
Lease: approximately 995 years remaining
Service charge: approx. £8,240 per year (including sinking fund)
Ground rent: £35.50 per year

Please note that all areas, measurements and distances given in these particulars are approximate and rounded. The text, photographs and floor plans are for general guidance only. The Modern House has not tested any services, appliances or specific fittings — prospective purchasers are advised to inspect the property themselves. All fixtures, fittings and furniture not specifically itemised within these particulars are deemed removable by the vendor.


History

The Highpoint apartments, so-called because of their location on an elevated site, are one of the best examples of early International Style architecture in London. They were built in two phases: Highpoint I in 1935 and Highpoint II in 1938.

In his book Modern: The Modern Movement in Britain, Alan Powers wrote:

“Perhaps the single most celebrated Modernist building of the 1930s in London, and praised even by Le Corbusier, Highpoint I was commissioned by Sigmund Gestetner, an industrialist with a strong interest in the social role of Modernism. The footprint developed as a Cross of Lorraine, with equal arms, each containing a single flat, reached from two stair and lift cores at the intersections. The building is entered beneath the projecting end of the long axis, and the ground-floor plan bends and flows in contrast to the more rigid geometry overhead, leading to the stairs and through to the gardens beyond.

“The construction in monolithic reinforced concrete was a collaboration with Ove Arup and was facilitated by lifting the shuttering by stages to form the walls. The details of servicing and fittings were meticulously thought through, producing some novel alternative solutions.”

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