This wonderful three-bedroom house, designed by the architect Eric Mayne in 1965, can be found in a one acre plot in a spectacular countryside setting. It is an excellent example of Mid Century Modern architecture, featuring a butterfly roof, floor-to-ceiling glazing, exposed brick and wood panelling. It was sold by The Modern House in 2014.

The detached house overlooks a large mature garden leading into the beautiful Kings Wood, a protected English woodland. Mayne designed the house to take maximum advantage of the secluded setting with the ground floor living areas set above the bedrooms, and with all rooms benefiting from unrestricted views into the valley. The natural woodland theme is further enhanced by the cedar cladding which covers the exterior walls.

The house was commissioned by Jean Newlove, a celebrated choreographer and the mother of Kirsty MacColl, the renowned singer and songwriter. This was the house that MacColl grew up in and is where she composed a number of songs.

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