A British Architect’s Picturesque Prefab Seeks £1.2M
David Tapp’s 1969 residence in Oxfordshire features a living room that appears to hover over the garden.
David Tapp’s 1969 residence in Oxfordshire features a living room that appears to hover over the garden.
Just a short stroll from the center of Henley-on-Thames in Oxfordshire, England, architect David Tapp’s family home cuts a striking figure at the end of a private driveway. Designed and built in 1969, the Tapp House uses a prefabricated system the architect developed with Fredericks Timber—a method he then went on to use for several subsequent projects.
The Tapp House is nestled in Henley-on-Thames, a small town in the Oxfordshire countryside known for its medieval streets and historic architecture. The four-bedroom property was built in 1969 by architect David Tapp to serve as his family residence. Pictured is the backside of the home, which showcases the raised living room that appears to be floating above a garden.
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Meticulously maintained throughout the years, the dwelling features original timber-clad ceilings and walls as well as quarry-tiled floors lining the central hallway of the ground level. There is also a decorative, abstract mural on one side of the front door.
A decorative mural near the main entrance contrasts with the timber-clad ceilings. Original quarry-tiled floors lead into the kitchen, sited on the other side of the entry corridor.
Photo courtesy of The Modern House
Yet, one of the most notable aspects of the home is the dramatic raised living room awaiting on the back facade. Resting gently on timber girders, the striking addition not only creates what appears to be a floating living space, but also a covered outdoor area underneath.
A peek into the kitchen, where a perfectly placed picture window frames views of the garden. Floor-to-ceiling glazed doors in the adjacent dining area provide direct access to the backyard.
Photo courtesy of The Modern House
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