Inside, there’s an inviting entrance hall, a huge great room, a dining room, a kitchen, five bedrooms and four bathrooms, all of which are decorated with neutral tones and raw materials, such as concrete, wood and terracotta. From unique furnishings to built-in cabinets, every room benefits from something beautiful to look at.

Unsurprisingly, the one-of-a-kind home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, meaning it's protected from architectural changes. In April 2023, it landed on the market for £3.5 million ($4.5m), with listing agents Sotheby's International Realty describing it as "the most significant property to become available in this generation".

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