Category: Property

If any house can scream the 1960s, it's this three-bedroom design in Jacksons Lane, London N6.

This particular property is an end terrace on the Southwood House Estate, a triangle of residences built on the site of the former Southwood House, the work of architects Andrews, Emerson, Sherlock & Keable in the early part of that decade, 'Andrews' himself actually living in it – no doubt sold on the large communal space offered between the rows of houses, all of which is for sole use of the residents.

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A stunning, possibly iconic property is on the market for the more affluent amongst you – The Harriet and Randall Fawcett Residence by Frank Lloyd Wright near Los Banos, California.

Designed in 1954, but not actually completed until 1961, The Harriet and Randall Fawcett Residence straddles somewhere between modernist and midcentury, but is also unmistakably a Frank Lloyd Wright building, complete with numerous original features from the famed architect. If that's not enough, the house is also sold with original plans for some features that were never completed. Yes, you can build a few new ones yourself.

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If the recently-featured Rodriguez House wasn't quite your thing, maybe you'll appreciate another classic property from the same era – the John Lautner-designed Schaffer Residence in Glendale, California.

Designed by Lautner back in 1949 and apparently sold fully restored to its original late 40s glory, the Schaffer Residence,  located in a wooded valley at the foot of the Verdugo Mountains, is made of redwood, concrete and glass and very much open plan, bringing the surrounding nature into your home if you like. Indeed, with all that wood panelling, you'll think you were in the woods each and every morning.

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A very cool house with a great pedigree and a pile of period features – the Rodriguez House in Glendale, California could be yours, but only if you have a serious stash of cash put away.

Designed by Rudolph Schindler, a former colleague of Frank Lloyd Wright for writer/composer Jose Rodriguez in 1941, this is a stunning modernist meets mid-century property that was built with a bigger budget than Schindler was used to, which means premium finishes including Santa Maria stone, green-flecked slate, clear Douglas fir, cypress, zinc and copper repoussée panels, built-in furniture, and extensive walls of glass. Lots of period features still survive too, including the original shape/design, distinctive windows and two modernist fireplaces.

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A modern(ist) house in a rural setting just outside St. Ives, this Edward Paynter-designed Lelant house could be the perefct house if you fancy a move to the country – and if you have the money to buy it.

Paynter designed the house for himself in the late 60s to make the most of the local views and according to the house details, has been 'sympathetically maintained to a high standard by the current owner', which is always a good thing. Sat on a half acre plot, the house has a distincive design that incorporates a first floor sun terrace and floor-to-ceiling glazing in the principal rooms, along with an L-shaped living area, a double height section and a concrete-poured fireplace. As you would expect from a top-end architect, the detailing and working materials are second to none, including slate floors, timber ceilings.

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