Terborch Way
London SE22
Architect: F.O. Hayes
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This wonderfully bright two-bedroom terraced house was designed in the 1960s by architect F.O. Hayes for the award-winning Dutch Estate in Dulwich. The house has been largely preserved in keeping with the estate’s mid-century charm, with careful contemporary interventions introduced throughout. There is a private, south-facing garden at the rear, home to an abundance of plants including a rambling rose bush. For more information on the Dutch Estate, see the History section below.
The Tour
The estate is set back from the road and is wonderfully quiet. The house opens to a central lobby area with cork flooring underfoot. This leads seamlessly into the open-plan living and dining room, where light pours in through the glazed double doors at the rear of the plan; these also frame beautiful views onto the garden beyond.
To the left of the living area is a dining room, delineated via a sliding door that is original to the house. The kitchen, which also has an original sliding door, has recently been subject to a thoughtful renovation by the current owners. They have introduced quartz work surfaces, duck-egg blue and pale yellow cabinetry, with terrazzo-inspired tiles underfoot.
Upstairs are two light-filled double bedrooms with far-reaching views over the garden beyond, as well as a large family bathroom with an aquamarine accent wall. There is plenty of integrated storage and new carpets throughout. Double-glazed windows across this floor add to the sense of peace and serenity found throughout the estate.
Outdoor Space
At the rear of the plan lies a secluded south-facing garden with an immaculate lawn and beautifully planted borders that surround the perimeter. There is also a triangular decked patio area, perfect for alfresco dining.
The Area
Terborch Way is perfectly positioned for the broad selection of cafes, bars and restaurants in both Peckham and East Dulwich. Nearby Lordship Lane is home to a vast number of independent shops including Mons Cheesemongers, Moxon’s Fishmongers, Terroirs wine bar, Bon Cafe and a wonderful deli, Jones of Brockley. The East Dulwich Picturehouse is a 10-minute walk away. The green spaces of Peckham Rye Park and Dulwich Park are within easy reach, and nearby Dulwich Leisure Centre has a public swimming pool and gym.
The nearest stations are Peckham Rye, North Dulwich and East Dulwich, which run Southern Rail services and citywide London Overground services. Trains to London Bridge take approximately 13 minutes. There are also excellent bus connections within the area.
Tenure: Leasehold
Lease Length: approx. 90 years remaining
Service Charge: approx. £450
Ground Rent: £10
Council Tax Band: D
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
Camberwell Council acquired the site on which Terborch Way stands from the Dulwich Estate in 1960; the existing houses were relatively large and by the late 1950s were in poor condition and nearing the end of their lease. The first drawings of the new scheme were submitted in 1964 by the borough architect F.O. Hayes to the Dulwich Estate’s office. The scheme had 136 units divided up into 36 two-person houses, 61 four-person units and 39 five-person units. The Dulwich Estate gave their approval, noting that “the problem of complying with a density of 70 persons to the acre has been well solved by erecting houses rather than flats.”
The Dutch Estate’s road names were a direct response to Camberwell’s twinning arrangement with the city of Deventer in Holland. The estate was completed in 1969; The Architects’ Journal of 16 December 1970 favourably reviewed the scheme as part of a report on the RIBA Housing Awards, with the project winning the award for Higher Density Public Sector Development. The assessors’ report praised the “excellent judgement in the size of spaces, heights of walls and choice of materials which produces an outstandingly pleasant scheme with the simplest of means.”
