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The 1960s Erno Goldfinger Teesdale House in Windlesham, Surrey is back on the market with a substantial price cut.

Not that it means anyone is getting it ridiculously cheap. This is, as you would imagine, a premium property in a prime area. So yes, there is a price cut, but this is still a very special house that still commands a big price.

Special because the grade II-listed gem was a big budget affair. It was built for Jack Perry, a businessman who made his money developing trade links with China in the 1950s and 1960s.

According to Historic England, this is the only post-war private house in original condition by Erno Goldfinger, with the architect able to express himself here with luxury materials and high-end finishes thanks to that big budget. Many of those details and finishes are still in place.

As for the design itself, that’s of timber post and lintel construction, with the single-storey house clad in timber and with full-height glazing and a flat roof. The living space is open plan, designed around a central conservatory.

Once inside you will be greeted by a large open plan drawing room and dining room that open out on to the south facing terrace. Ideal for a party. The kitchen is at the end of this space, complete with separate larder, which essentially keeps the kitchen, like the rest of the house, nice and tidy, as well as minimalist.

At the front of the house is a ‘grand office’ with two glass walls, while the separate glass dining hall provides a link between the entertaining areas and the bedroom accommodation.

Talking of the bedrooms, that includes the master suite with large en suite bathroom and views of the grounds, along with three further one of which has an en-suite shower. The rest of the space is the guest cloakroom, utility room and several storage areas.

Of course, that’s just half the story. The preserved finishes throughout are something special, not least the beams and timber walls, as well as the fireplace set in a freestanding wall clad in marble, the sliding screens, original cupboards, quarry-tiled floors and so much more. Historic England has a detailed breakdown here.

Outside space is worth talking about too. Teesdale is approached via gates onto a long driveway leading to ‘ample’ parking beyond.

There should be as you get four acres of land with this place and a design that makes the most of them in terms of views. Lawns, an entertaining terraces and of course, plenty of mature trees and plants, along with a rather cool water feature. I’m guessing the services of a gardener are probably required.

If you are shopping for this Erno Goldfinger classic, you can probably afford one too. The guide price here was £3,000,000, but it has now appeared back on the market for £2,500,000. That’s a big chunk of money off the asking price. But this is still a house for those for plenty to spend or someone who got lucky with the Lotto numbers

Images and details courtesy of Strutt and Parker. For more details and to make an enquiry, please visit the website.

Thanks to Modernist Estates on Twitter for letting me now this was back up for sale.