Farquhar Road IV, London SE19

Nestled between leafy Sydenham Hill and Crystal Palace, this four-bedroom house epitomises Austin Vernon and Partners' principles of light, space, and connection with the outdoors. It is set across three floors and 1,600 sq ft and has many of its original features still in situ. At the rear, a secluded garden is full of mature planting and acts as a haven for the varied local birdlife.



The Estate



An area well-known for its exceptional modernist architecture, the Dulwich Estate occupies approximately 1,500 acres and includes numerous private roads managed by the estate. It is noted for its concentration of outstanding 1950s and 1960s design, much of it by Austin Vernon & Partners. The mix of houses and thoughtful landscaping makes for an appealing and unique place to live. For more information, please see the History section.



The Tour



The house is set back from the street by a pedestrian pathway that passes between wide lawns and mature trees. The façade is typical of Dulwich Estate, pairing red brick with bright white soffits.



The entrance hallway leads through to a generous living space that spans the full width of the house. Large sliding glass doors frame the outlook to the garden beyond. The original parquet floors have been preserved alongside modern twists, including a gallery shelf running along the left wall, providing additional display space. A dining area sits between the main seating area and the kitchen.



The kitchen sits at the front of the plan, where a large picture window above the sink looks out to the greenery of the entrance courtyard. Wooden cabinetry is paired with sleek worktops and a tiled splashback. A large skylight above ensures this room is bathed in natural light throughout the day. At the end of the room is a pantry that offers extra storage space.



There is an additional storage cupboard and WC on the ground floor.



On the first floor are two generously sized double bedrooms with built-in storage. The main bedroom, at the rear of the house, is a peaceful space with treetop outlooks. A smaller third bedroom leads off the landing, currently used as an office. Painted wooden boards run throughout, complementing the modern cabinets.



There is a family bathroom on this level with a bathtub and plenty of storage. On the third floor, there is a fourth bedroom with dormer windows to the front and rear. Glass bricks create a feature wall dividing this space from the adjacent en suite shower room which has been recently renovated. Eaves space here provides plenty of extra storage. The house also has a garage within the estate, included in the sale.



Outdoor Space



Wide sliding doors from the living space open to a verdant garden surrounded by mature trees and beds. Wisteria climbs over the pergola that defines the oak-decked seating area immediately beyond the interior plan. A low brick wall and a set of steps rise to a patch of lawn surrounded by roses, periwinkle and clematis. At the foot of the garden, a gate leads to a further section with established planting framed by ancient woodlands just beyond.



The Area



Local attractions include the Dulwich Picture Gallery, the Horniman Museum and the local town centres of Crystal Palace and Dulwich Village.



A short walk away is Crystal Palace, which was included in Lonely Planet’s “Greatest little-known neighbourhoods in the world”, and was voted the Sunday Times' 'Best Place to Live' in London 2022. It is a vibrant area with award-winning restaurants and bars, thriving independent boutiques and a new Everyman cinema occupying a carefully restored art deco building.



The Dulwich Estate is extremely close to Dulwich & Sydenham Woods, now a wildlife nature reserve. The lake, maze, and open spaces of Crystal Palace Park are also a short walk away, as are the beautiful expanses of Sydenham Wells Park and Dulwich Park.



Farquhar Road is excellently positioned for access to the transport network; Gipsy Hill station is a few minutes away and has direct rail links to London Bridge, Clapham Junction and Victoria. Nearby Sydenham Hill station has fast routes to Victoria and to the Thameslink connection at Herne Hill. Crystal Palace Station is also within walking distance.



Council Tax Band: E