This wonderfully preserved modernist house was designed by the renowned late architect Anthony Grimshaw in 1968. Embedded into the verdant hillside in the village of Parbold, the home is characterised by its striking architectural ingenuity, with an asymmetrical and cantilevered glass-fronted facade protruding over the emerald treetops. Making the most of this elevated position are floor-to-ceiling timber-framed glass walls in the open-plan living and dining room, which give a vantage point over the canopy.

Not only is the home surrounded by nature itself, the internal living spaces are arranged in perfect harmony: the open-plan living and dining room occupies the upper level, inviting natural light to flood through the glass walls. With a distinctive mid-century fireplace at the centre of the room, there is no better place to curl up, elevated above the treetops, and bask in warmth and sunlight.

This apartment is located on the fourth floor of the iconic Embassy Court, designed by the architect Well Coates, whose designs are considered to be seminal works of pre-war British modernism. With sweeping views of the English Channel and Brighton promenade from one’s own balcony, the two-bedroom apartment, perched atop the fourth floor, offers simultaneously offers the serenity of the lapping waves, as well as close proximity to the liveliness of the city.

The extensively restored apartment is set apart from the others within the building, with details including an original glass partition, herringbone parquet flooring, and a bespoke kitchen designed by the minimalist furniture maker Matthew Burt.

Located at the remote southerly edge of the Yorkshire Dales, Wildman’s Barn lives up to its name in the best way possible. Surrounded by the rolling countryside and with an astounding view of the Yorkshire Three Peaks and the mountains of the Lake District, this peaceful home is cocooned within the sublime beauty of its natural surrounding.

Inside, you will find a sensitively converted and renovated interior, with light whitewashed stone walls and earthy maple flooring – a minimal setting that accentuates the dramatic vistas. Floor-to-ceiling glass spans the height of a wall in the open-plan living space, permitting light to flood through the space while framing the views. The greenery surrounding the home is quite a sight in itself, with fertile organic gardens, various vegetable plots and a cedar greenhouse.

This four-bedroom mid-century home is seamlessly integrated into the surrounding riverscape from its elevated position on the edge of the River Severn. With floor-to-ceiling glass doors and a spacious wrap-around balcony directly overlooking the river, life here is in constant dialogue with the beauty of the surrounding landscape.

In the main bedroom on the lower floor, views of the meandering river take centre stage, punctuated by the weeping willow tree that rustles peacefully in the garden. The garden lies at the water’s edge, granting instant access to the river, where one can spot the resident otter or catch sight of leaping salmon in season – bring your rod to catch supper. The home is fitted with hybrid solar panels and a thermal store which saves on energy costs, especially outside of winter months, where the fine rays of sunlight not only dapple the surface of the river, but provide the majority of heating in the house.

Ascend to the sprawling penthouse of Brinsmead Apartments and slide open the glass doors to find yourself on a spacious roof terrace, with a panoramic view of London: from the glimmering peak of the Shard, to the sprawl of Victorian rooftops, steeped in history.

There is no better space than a roof terrace like this one to host dinners on warm summer evenings, catching the last rays of sun sinking below the cityscape. Not only do you get to take in the city from the privacy of your home, you are also merely a few steps away from the open greenery of Primrose Hill and Regent’s Park – simultaneously elevated beyond and immersed within the bustle of the city.

Wake up to the sight of the tranquil River Deben, upon which yachts, schooners and riverboats bob along. This lovely three-storey Grade II-listed cottage, once a former granary, offers a picture of the riverscape from every single level, including the peaceful open space of a private shingle courtyard. Also on show is the historic Sutton Hoo, and the the listed Woodbridge Tide Mill, which the cottage sits adjacent to in the coveted Suffolk town of Woodbridge.

With both aesthetics and functionality in mind, the home features a bright open-plan living space, where a workspace is set beneath a window with an elevated view over the river – a godsend in the age of remote working. The thoughtfully refurbished modern home is clad in white weatherboard and has louvre-shuttered windows, making it a sight to behold in its own right.