1960s midcentury modern house in Raglan, Monmouthshire

The roof draws you in, but there’s more to appreciate from this 1960s midcentury modern house in Raglan, Monmouthshire.

But, of course, the roof is the big talking point here. You don’t see many inverted roof designs these days, and few new houses (if any) will have them. It’s very much of an era.

Because of that, it’s a detail that screams mid-20th century, and as a result, it is likely to pull in a few extra potential buyers. But there’s more to this one than an interesting roof line.

The architecture is very appealing in a ‘60s kind of way. The house was built in 1961 and hasn’t changed much since, inside or out.

That’s a positive, but it also means some renovation work is required to bring the house back to its best state. I love the bones of this one, especially the architecture itself, and I can see it working in the 21st century. But it needs a thorough refresh inside.

Not a complete renovation though. I think there are features that can be kept in place. The wooden floors, for example, the full-height window in the living room, perhaps some of the lighting and some of the kitchen units, and that rather appealing open-tread staircase.

Beyond that, I’m sure there’s plenty of work, whether that’s decor or rethinking some of the layout. You might also want to rework some of that extensive garage space. We did something similar ourselves because no one really needs two built-in garages, do they? Unless you have a lot of clutter or use one as a workshop.

The house also sits on a large plot, with views of the ancient castle and the Monmouthshire countryside beyond. But there is a caveat to that.

The large plot the property sits on is being divided by the owners, and planning is currently being sought for a separate detached dwelling to be constructed in the retained part of the plot. If you look closely at the external images (or do a viewing), you’ll notice that stakes have been placed to indicate where the boundary will be.

It still leaves a good amount of land, but you need to be aware that not all the initially visible land will be yours after a sale is completed.

There is also a good amount of internal living space. The ground floor accommodation consists of an open-plan lounge/dining room and a kitchen with what’s described as a ‘period powder blue oil fired Aga’.

Also on this floor is a separate study, WC, and large hallway with a fantastic open timber staircase.
Head up the staircase, and you will find three double bedrooms and a family bathroom. Again, they are all in need of some love and attention to bring them back to their best, but they are all a good size with bags of potential.

Outside is a long driveway providing parking for several vehicles, a carport, a double-length garage, and an extra garage/workshop. As I said, I’m sure there are options for extra living space there.

The front and rear gardens are described as ‘an exceptional size’ and are largely laid to lawn with a selection of mature trees. However, please note the plans to retain some of the gardens if/when you undertake a viewing.
Just on the market, the asking price is £550,000.
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