WowHaus 1960s midcentury modern house in Meir Heath, Staffordshire 1960s midcentury modern house in Meir Heath, Staffordshire (image credit: Platinum Property) Details about this one are scarce, so I am going for a 1960s midcentury modern house in Meir Heath, Staffordshire. (image credit: Platinum Property)   Meir Heath, Staffordshire, is a village just south of Stoke-on-Trent, and this house sits within it. It is offered for sale via modern auction. So, although there’s a guide, the actual price is likely dependent on interest. This isn’t a million miles from a typical sale or a standard ..read more

WowHaus 1960s Geoffrey Bateman midcentury modern house in Loughton, Essex 1960s Geoffrey Bateman midcentury modern house in Loughton, Essex (image credit: Savills) A dream of a renovation, this 1960s Geoffrey Bateman midcentury modern house in Loughton, Essex, is now on the market. (image credit: Savills)   Not that you would think Sussex House has been renovated with a casual glance. This landmark 1965 design, built for the architect’s own use, is still faithful to the original plans and packed with original detail. (image credit: Savills)   But look closely and you will see that th ..read more

WowHaus Midcentury modern holiday home at Atlantic Reach, Newquay, Cornwall Midcentury modern holiday home at Atlantic Reach, Newquay, Cornwall (image credit: The Modern House) Fancy a retro getaway? This midcentury modern holiday home at Atlantic Reach, Newquay, Cornwall, is now on the market. (image credit: The Modern House)   But there are a couple of things you need to be familiar with before you plan on decamping down to Cornwall for the entire summer. (image credit: The Modern House)   First, this is a holiday home situated in a designated holiday park. Therefore, it cannot be ..read more

WowHaus Midcentury modern house in Orrock, near Aberdeen, Scotland Midcentury modern house in Orrock, near Aberdeen, Scotland (image credit: ASPC) I’m not sure of the exact year of construction, but this midcentury modern house in Orrock, near Aberdeen, Scotland, is quite a statement. And back on the market with a price drop. (image credit: ASPC)   It looks like it dates from the 1950s, possibly creeping into the early 1960s. However, based on feedback from the owner, it was actually constructed later. This was a self-build house and was finished at some point in the early 1970s. Not that ..read more

WowHaus Oaklands Farm in Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire Oaklands Farm in Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire (image credit: Knight Frank) A strong Frank Lloyd Wright influence over Oaklands Farm in Wootton Wawen, Henley-in-Arden, Warwickshire. A dream renovation project too. (image credit: Knight Frank)   That’s a big plus, by the way; Houses with an FLW influence might be commonplace in the USA but much less so in the UK. (image credit: Knight Frank)   With that in mind, I’m surprised there isn’t more background available about the house. I do know (via the ag ..read more

WowHaus 1960s Malcolm Macdonald midcentury modern house in Lymington, Hampshire 1960s Malcolm Macdonald midcentury modern house in Lymington, Hampshire (image credit: Caldwells) One I covered previously, but this 1960s Malcolm Macdonald midcentury modern house in Lymington, Hampshire, looks much better now. (image credit: Caldwells)   Annoyingly, for my own reference, as much as anything, this was back in 2014 – a time when I didn’t use a lot of images in articles. So, it’s hard to contrast properly, especially with the old listing no longer available with the agent. But from memory – and ..read more

WowHaus Reginald Gale midcentury modern house in Barnstaple, Devon Reginald Gale midcentury modern house in Barnstaple, Devon (image credit: Fine & Country) Someone has done an amazing job bringing this Reginald Gale midcentury modern house in Barnstaple, Devon, back to its best. (image credit: Fine & Country)   That someone is (of course) the current owner in association with the leading design studio Sybarite. Such a good job that you have to look closely to believe this isn’t a perfectly preserved time capsule of the era. (image credit: Fine & Country)   Which era? Wou ..read more

WowHaus 1960s modern house in Colinton, Edinburgh 1960s modern house in Colinton, Edinburgh (image credit: Lindsays) This 1960s modern house in Colinton, Edinburgh, a dream of a project for someone, has just gone on the market. (image credit: Lindsays)   A dream because this one has it all if you are a fan of modern architecture from the mid-20th century. An interesting design, an original interior and the potential to bring it back to its best. Work is required, but the key details are still in place to return it to its former glory. (image credit: Lindsays)   I believe the house da ..read more

WowHaus 1960s Hugh Martin and Partners modern house in Rait, Perth and Kinross 1960s Hugh Martin and Partners modern house in Rait, Perth and Kinross (image credit: Aberdein Considine) Lovely architecture, great location – this 1960s Hugh Martin and Partners modern house in Rait, Perth and Kinross is a gem. (image credit: Aberdein Considine)   You will find Highwood (that’s the name of the house, and for good reason) in a picturesque village in Carse of Gowrie, located between Dundee and Perth. And if you scroll down to the photos of the location, you’ll see just how secluded this one is ..read more

WowHaus 1960s Vladimir Cacala-designed Tapper House in Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand 1960s Vladimir Cacala-designed Tapper House in Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand (image credit: Ray White) One of the best-looking modern houses around, the 1960s Vladimir Cacala-designed Tapper House in Auckland City, Auckland, New Zealand, is up for sale. (image credit: Ray White)   And not for the first time. This midcentury modern classic was up for sale (and sold) back in 2017. It was one of my most popular finds of that year, and for good reason. It was pretty much perfect in terms of peri ..read more