Lulot Gardens I
London N19
Architect: Peter Tabori
Register for similar homesInspire me“A wonderfully bright apartment within the popular Whittington Estate”
This beautifully rennovated apartment is positioned on the first floor of Lulot Gardens, within the highly sought-after Whittington Estate. It has a south-facing terrace and retains plenty of original features within. Designed by architect Peter Tabori in 1970, during Camden Council’s “golden age” of progressive social housing developments, the estate is hugely popular with modernist enthusiasts. The block is located between Highgate Village and Dartmouth Park, with the expansive green spaces of Hampstead Heath and Waterlow Park just a short walk away.
The Building
The Whittington Estate comprises six terraces with a pedestrian walkway between each building. The development is characterised by its stepped profile, providing each apartment with excellent natural light and a private entrance accessed from the pedestrianised street via a shared stairway. Landscaping formed an important aspect of the original design and each terrace has a diverse selection of trees, plants and mature shrubs, softening the strong horizontal lines of the concrete structures. For more information, please see the History section below.
The Tour
Entrance is on the first floor, where an original front door opens to an open-plan lobby area with plenty of bespoke cabinetry for storage. Glazed sliding doors illuminate the room with light and provide access to the south-facing balcony. The apartment retains original windows throughout.
A compact galley dining area, currently configured as a study, links the living room with the understated kitchen to the rear. The kitchen makes excellent use of space and is characterised by its warm timber work surfaces, open shelving, a mirrored splashback and a Smeg cooker.
The main bedroom is a well-proportioned, light space with a leafy outlook. The hall outside is home to a large utility cabinet built flush with the wall, providing plenty of storage. Opposite lies a contemporary bathroom with neutral tiles and yellow accents, in keeping with the building’s modernist aesthetic.
Underground garages sit beneath Lulot Gardens with secure parking spaces available to residents.
Outdoor Space
Floor-to-ceiling glazed doors slide open from the living area to reveal a south-facing terrace with views over the treetops beyond. This is a wonderfully secluded area, with plenty of space for alfresco dining and planting opportunities.
The Area
The Whittington Estate is positioned between Highgate Village and Dartmouth Park. Parliament Hill, with its tennis courts, lido and farmer’s market, is a short walk away. There are several excellent gastropubs in the area, including St. John’s Tavern, The Bull & Last, The Flask, The Lord Palmerston and the Southampton Arms.
Archway and Tufnell Park Underground stations (both Northern Line) are within walking distance.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 93 remaining
Service Charge: approx. £1673 per annum
Ground Rent: approx. £10 per annum
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 Metropolitan Boroughs of St. Pancras, Holborn and Hampstead merged to become Camden in 1965. Under the stewardship of Sydney Cook, the new borough quickly became renowned for its radical housing. Cook appointed a “dream team” of architects working out of Holborn Town Hall, led by Neave Brown. This included Peter Tabori, who was born in Hungary in 1942 and studied at the Regent Street Polytechnic.
When Tabori was a student, he asked the local authority for a diploma project and was given the brief for Highgate New Town (Whittington Estate). After working for Ernö Goldfinger and Denys Lasdun, Tabori joined Camden Architects Department – Sydney Cook had been so impressed by Tabori’s student work that he was employed to develop it into the final scheme.
The estate was built between 1973 and 1978, and overlooks the cemetery. It comprises six terraces with strong horizontal lines of balconies and cornices and vertical cross walls. Between each terrace is a pedestrian walkway, with trees and shrubs to soften the architecture.
