Dorchester Drive, London

There are houses that offer beautiful accommodation, and there are houses that tell a story. 10 Dorchester Drive is one of the latter.Designed by architects Leslie H. Kemp and Frederick E. Tasker, the house was conceived as part of the groundbreaking Daily Mail Ideal Home Exhibition's “Village of Tomorrow” in 1934 a visionary showcase that imagined the future of British family living.Completed in 1935–36, only three examples of this remarkable design were ever built, making 10 Dorchester Drive exceptionally rare.Today, the property is Grade II listed, recognised by Historic England for its architectural significance, elegant Art Deco styling and remarkably preserved original features, including its steel Crittall windows, curved elevations and roof terrace.The property also formed the long-term home of the internationally renowned psychologist Professor Hans J. Eysenck, adding another fascinating chapter to its remarkable history.Nearly ninety years later, this extraordinary house remains as inspiring and relevant as when it first imagined the future.