1960s midcentury modern house in Hill Brow, Hampshire
Only the second time on the market for this eye-catching 1960s midcentury modern house in Hill Brow, Hampshire.
It is quite the design, too—and one that was the work of the previous owners in the 1960s.
I’m not sure I’ve ever seen anything quite like it. Yes, I have seen designs that go down the angular route, particularly from this era, but not quite to this extent. And I like it a lot.
If I had a minor criticism of the house as it stands, I would say the windows, with their ‘criss-cross’ pattern, feel out of sync with its design. It’s the kind of glazing you associate more with 1980s or 1990s homes.
Imagine this with some plain glass, and it would be spectacular. Re-glazing a house of this size wouldn’t be cheap, but it would take it to the next level to these eyes.
On the plus side, there is much to love about this one, inside and out. Wildcroft Manor (the official name) is ‘tucked away on one of Hill Brow’s desired private roads’, with a large plot and plenty of space for parking, even if you don’t take advantage of the garage and carport.
The design is striking from both front and back—the angled roofline, the wood cladding, and the extended slating all contribute. But note also the length of the house, which is only obvious from the rear. There’s a lot of space on offer here.
That space has been updated within, so a mix of original details and some modern upgrades. But by and large, spacious open-plan living with plenty of natural light via the considerable glazing.
The flooring and stone feature wall in the living room are well-preserved and grab your attention, as do that lovely bar area (which may or may not be original) and that feature curving staircase in the hall, apparently made from a continuous piece of wood.
Elsewhere, the kitchen and bathrooms have been updated as you would expect, with the majority of the space being fairly typical of a well-loved family home. It is very functional, though, something of a blank canvas to rework in any direction you want—either back to the 1960s or going down the contemporary route. And there is a lot to work with.
Access via the front door and you are immediately greeted by the staircase. It is not quite a spiral staircase, but it has a similar effect with more generous proportions.
Off that is the large, two-tiered sitting room with the feature stone wall and parquet flooring. The area on the higher level looks to separate off, but you’ll need a viewing to see how that works in practice. Either way, it is a sizeable area to work with.
That also has access to a garden room, with a dining/family room on this floor. There is also a bedroom with en-suite, a good-sized kitchen/breakfast room, a utility, and a WC.
Head up the staircase, and you’ll find the first floor, which consists of a large principal bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and en-suite bath and shower room, a 19-foot second bedroom, a family bathroom, and two further double bedrooms.
Of course, there is also all the outside space. The driveway has space for multiple vehicles, with a single garage and carport at the end of it.
At the rear is the ‘large and mature’ private garden with total grounds extending to approximately 0.5 acres, much laid to lawn.
Now on the market, it has a guide price of £1,100,000.
Images and details courtesy of Henry Adams. For more details and to make an enquiry, please visit the website.
