10 masterpiece mid-century modern homes for sale
Wonderfully retro mid-century real estate

Bespoke Bill Bradshaw, North Yorkshire, UK: £825,000 ($1.08m)

With its adorable pointed roof and glazed walls, this mid-century marvel is sure to charm any design fans looking for a cosy family home. Designed by architectural master Bill Bradshaw in 1967, this fabulously preserved property lies in Scriven, North Yorkshire. While the exterior of the home is fairly modest, its the interior that's a real knockout in the property.
Bespoke Bill Bradshaw, North Yorkshire, UK: £825,000 ($1.08m)

The five-bedroom home retains many of its original features, including pine cladding, exposed beams and floor-to-ceiling windows. In fact, the house offers 42 glazed screens across its living spaces, flooding the property with natural light and offering uninterrupted views over the woodlands of neighbouring Jacob Smith Park.
Bespoke Bill Bradshaw, North Yorkshire, UK: £825,000 ($1.08m)

Bradshaw took inspiration from popular property designs seen in California in the 1960s. He decided to create a building that featured extensive glass, redwood ceilings and moveable partitions, to allow for a flexible layout. Externally, he incorporated local stone to help the innovative house slot into its surroundings.
Bespoke Bill Bradshaw, North Yorkshire, UK: £825,000 ($1.08m)

Blocks of primary colours arranged in a Bauhaus style give this cute kitchen a unique and interesting focal point. The ceiling is wooden clad, in keeping with the rest of the house and the splashback tiling uses a rectangular grid layout that is typical of mid-century interiors.
Bespoke Bill Bradshaw, North Yorkshire, UK: £825,000 ($1.08m)

The rooms are modestly-sized but so typical of the era, including this extremely cool dining room. We love the Eero Saarinen Tulip table and form-wire chairs that perfectly complement the pine-clad ceiling and op art rug. Listed with The Modern House, this exceptional mid-century gem could be yours for £825,000 ($1.08m).
Banta House, Los Angeles, USA: £1.89 million ($2.49m)

What could be better than a perfect example of mid-century design? Well, a house with a jaw-dropping view could be a contender. Luckily in this lust-worthy Californian property, you can have both! With a pristine provenance, this house was designed by architect Richard Banta in 1959 to serve as his own home.
Banta House, Los Angeles, USA: £1.89 million ($2.49m)

Banta House, Los Angeles, USA: £1.89 million ($2.49m)

Clever lighting and black outlining highlights the peaks and troughs of this architectural gem. Truly irresistible to fans of classic 20th-century design!
Banta House, Los Angeles, USA: £1.89 million ($2.49m)

Banta House, Los Angeles, USA: £1.89 million ($2.49m)

Those stunning, sliding floor-to-ceiling windows extend to the sleeping areas, giving every bedroom its own amazing views of the valley below. The 4481-square-foot property also has four bedrooms and two lower levels with a wine room, a laundry and a cinema room.
Banta House, Los Angeles, USA: £1.89 million ($2.49m)

The house was built backing onto a steep hill, which provides a private terrace sandwiched between the rear of the house and the cliffside. Cool modern furniture and a turfed space make this a quiet and peaceful place to relax in the LA sunshine. The house is listed for £1.89 million ($2.49m) with Sotheby's International Realty.
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Eashing House, Surrey, UK: £2.5 million ($3.29m)

Positioned in the popular London commuter belt town of Godalming, Surrey, this eye-catching property was designed in the 1960s and showcases the brilliant characteristics of mid-century modern architecture.
Eashing House, Surrey, UK: £2.5 million ($3.29m)

In 2014, the property won the Architects Journal Retrofit Award, following a substantial and entirely sympathetic refurbishment by architect, Jake Edgley. The home retains much of its original charms, including its unique angular silhouette, now clad in contemporary stainless steel.
Eashing House, Surrey, UK: £2.5 million ($3.29m)

With 464 square metres of internal space, the single-storey home feels spacious and modern, thanks to its pitched roofline, offering plenty of head height. Slate-coloured brickwork, hardwood flooring and symmetric ceiling beams reflect the home’s mid-century history.
Eashing House, Surrey, UK: £2.5 million ($3.29m)

With seven bedrooms and two and a half acres of land, the property’s kitchen is sleek and ultra-modern, with a slanted beamed ceiling and plenty of clean lines offering a trendy, 1960’s vibe.
Eashing House, Surrey, UK: £2.5 million ($3.29m)

On the market with The Modern House for £2.5 million ($3.29m), this triumph of 1960s architecture highlights why mid-century style is so enduring.
Classic 1960's villa, Stockholm, Sweden: £2.1 million ($2.7m)

Located in Sweden, this emblematic villa highlights the longevity of mid-century modern design. Perched on a hillside overlooking the ocean at Stocksund, the villa is just 10 kilometres from the bustling centre of Stockholm.
Classic 1960's villa, Stockholm, Sweden: £2.1 million ($2.7m)

Built in 1967, the characterful home covers 240 square metres and offers seven spacious bedrooms. With authentic wooden panelling on some of its ceilings, plenty of exposed white-washed brickwork and dozens of large picture windows, the house is light-filled and roomy.
Classic 1960's villa, Stockholm, Sweden: £2.1 million ($2.7m)

Benefiting from a south-facing position, the property comes with a private heated pool, an attractive garden and a two-car garage – all with idyllic views of the sea. Hardwood flooring, marble finishes and a gorgeous open fireplace make the living room entirely inviting.
Classic 1960's villa, Stockholm, Sweden: £2.1 million ($2.7m)

The property’s cosy snug room is typical of the era, thanks to its brass finishes, brick fireplace, clerestory windows and panelled ceiling. Its vibrant 1960's furnishings add to the room's by-gone charms!
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Classic 1960's villa, Stockholm, Sweden: £2.1 million ($2.7m)

The house also comes with a gym, complete with a climbing frame and ropes. On the market for $2.7 million (£2.1m) with Sotheby’s International Realty, this gorgeous mid-century pad has plenty more to offer than just retro character!
Rothwell Heights gem, Ontario, Canada: £775,000 ($973k)

Positioned in the Rothwell Heights neighbourhood of Ontario, Canada, this striking mid-century home is currently up for sale for £775,420 ($973,890). Thanks to its raised position and unique floor layout, the home boasts wonderful sweeping views across the Canadian capital of Ottawa.
Rothwell Heights gem, Ontario, Canada: £775,000 ($973k)

Covering a plot of 1,393 square metres, the uniquely formed home is arranged over three asymmetric split levels, giving the property a distinguished geometric appearance. Inside, labyrinth-like staircases lead to the home's numerous floors.
Rothwell Heights gem, Ontario, Canada: £775,000 ($973k)

With four bedrooms, three bathrooms, extensive picture windows and several wraparound balconies, the home is spacious and light-filled, with a modern, open-plan vibe.
Rothwell Heights gem, Ontario, Canada: £775,000 ($973k)

Following extensive refurbishment, the interior of the property seamlessly blends contemporary décor with classic mid-century details, from timber panelled ceilings to retro fireplaces and wooden staircases.
Rothwell Heights gem, Ontario, Canada: £775,000 ($973k)

On the top floor, a glazed loft atrium leads to two balconies, where stunning Ottawa River views can be soaked up. On the market with Christie's International Real Estate for less than the price of a three-bedroom apartment in London, this masterful mid-century home epitomises the very nature of this innovative architectural form.
Mervyn Seal masterpiece, Devon, UK: £475,000 ($622k)

Designed by iconic architect Mervyn Seal in 1967, this Grade II-listed mid-century property is built right into the cliff face of Brixham, Devon. With three bedrooms, the unique abode boasts a remarkable butterfly plan aesthetic, with two asymmetric wings forming its roof.
Mervyn Seal masterpiece, Devon, UK: £475,000 ($622k)

Known as Parkham Wood House, the building is considered Seal’s greatest achievement. With an original interior, the home boasts timber cladding, open-tread staircases and raw stone walls. High ceilings and extensive glazing make the property spacious and light, offering plenty of opportunities to take in gorgeous coastal views.
Mervyn Seal masterpiece, Devon, UK: £475,000 ($622k)

While the home's sunken living room reveals the joys of 1960’s interior design, the property’s exterior balcony offers unobstructed landscape vistas towards the sea.
Mervyn Seal masterpiece, Devon, UK: £475,000 ($622k)

This piece of real estate history could be yours for just £475,000. Listed with The Modern House through Zoopla, the home is one of the more affordable mid-century masterpieces currently on the housing market.
Modern mid-century renovation, California, USA: £10 million ($12.7m)

Constructed in 1967, the façade of this single-storey dwelling exudes mid-century charm, yet inside the property is a luxurious and ultra-modern oasis...
Modern mid-century renovation, California, USA: £10 million ($12.7m)

Covering an impressive 395 square metres, this four-bed, four-bath property has undergone an exquisite interior renovation, resulting in a mature and chic finish. The home also boasts exceptional city views from its floor-to-ceiling windows.
Modern mid-century renovation, California, USA: £10 million ($12.7m)

Positioned on a hillside in iconic Beverly Hills, California, the mid-century mansion features a gorgeous outdoor courtyard, which the home's angular silhouette wraps around. The yard is complete with an elegant patio, a viewing pavilion, a fire pit, an outdoor swimming pool and a hot tub, all overlooking the endless vistas of Los Angeles.
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Modern mid-century renovation, California, USA: £10 million ($12.7m)

Designed by Jon Mandl in 1967, the home stays true to its mid-century modern roots, with an interior made up of sharp lines, interesting curves and unique materials and textures. The bathroom highlights this best - with a rounded tub, marble walls and metal finishes. Yet a contemporary broken-plan layout carries the home straight into the 21st century!
Modern mid-century renovation, California, USA: £10 million ($12.7m)

Listed with Coldwell Banker Real Estate, this exceptional property has an even more exceptional price tag. If you have $12.7 million (£10m) to spare, then this luxurious mid-century estate could be all yours!
Richard Neutra masterpiece, Frankfurt, Germany: £1.34 million ($1.76m)

Covering 286 square metres, this impressive pad lies on the outskirts of Frankfurt, Germany. Entirely enclosed by a private residential green, the home was designed around the attitude of its architect, Richard Neutra, who believed a home should achieve a balance between city life and the natural world.
Richard Neutra masterpiece, Frankfurt, Germany: £1.34 million ($1.76m)

It is thanks to the German Bauhaus movement that mid-century modern design came about. The origins of this eclectic architectural era show beautifully in this home's spa room, where gorgeous wooden cladding covers its walls and ceiling.
Richard Neutra masterpiece, Frankfurt, Germany: £1.34 million ($1.76m)

Constructed in 1964, the home has since undergone an interior modernisation, bringing it up to date. Yet, subtle mid-century touches remain, seen here in the retro slim-line radiator that stretches across one wall.
Richard Neutra masterpiece, Frankfurt, Germany: £1.34 million ($1.76m)
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The home boasts over 1,000 square metres of land, seven bedrooms and four bathrooms. It also features extensive glazing – in true mid-century modern style! For sale via Engel & Voelkers Frankfurter Süden, this iconic heritage building could be yours for €1.49 million!
Mid-century marvel, Melbourne, Australia: £2.1 million ($2.75m)

Located in the Melbourne suburb of Toorak, Australia, this spectacular mid-century masterpiece was designed by renowned architect, Anatol Kagan in the 1950’s.
Mid-century marvel, Melbourne, Australia: £2.1 million ($2.75m)

Dramatic and entirely unique, the two-storey property boasts three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a striking external aesthetic, all just six kilometres from the centre of Melbourne.
Mid-century marvel, Melbourne, Australia: £2.1 million ($2.75m)

Following a gorgeous yet sympathetic revamp, the home offers modernist charm and a refined, contemporary interior. Exposed wooden panelling and bare brick walls blend with retro-inspired furnishings, while extensive glazing draws the eyes towards the idyllic Japanese-style garden.
Mid-century marvel, Melbourne, Australia: £2.1 million ($2.75m)

Beautifully curved walls make the interior highly unique, while the home’s kitchen features a sculptural concrete island and bamboo joinery. The ground floor boasts polished concrete floors, hydronic heating and air conditioning. The home also comes complete with a powder room, a mirrored garden shed and a private three-car garage.
Mid-century marvel, Melbourne, Australia: £2.1 million ($2.75m)

The main living and dining rooms can be found on the first floor, with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a gorgeous rooftop terrace, ideal for entertaining and soaking up the fantastic surrounding views.
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Mid-century marvel, Melbourne, Australia: £2.1 million ($2.75m)

On the market with Kay & Burton for offers between $3.75 million AUD (£2.1m) and $4 million AUD (£2.3m), this incredible period home reveals the remarkable heights of mid-century modernism.
Luxury Beverly Hills estate, California, USA: £14.6 million ($17.9m)

Truly an exceptional example of mid-century modern architecture, this luxurious single-storey dwelling lies in exclusive Beverly Hills, California. Thankfully, there's a stunning swimming pool available to cool of on hot days.
Luxury Beverly Hills estate, California, USA: £14.6 million ($17.9m)

With a stunning open-plan interior, the home blends vintage-inspired furnishings with mid-century materials, from luxurious marble walls to extensive floor-to-ceiling glass, resulting in an exquisite inside-outside layout.
Luxury Beverly Hills estate, California, USA: £14.6 million ($17.9m)

With state-of-the-art fittings, the kitchen is a contemporary haven that offers subtle nods to mid-century design, including its use of marble, wood, brass and steel. The room's clean lines and charcoal tones also exude mid-century character.
Luxury Beverly Hills estate, California, USA: £14.6 million ($17.9m)

Following a recent renovation, the property is sympathetic to its heritage yet excels in contemporary design. A typical folded plate roof offers a distinctive zig-zag profile in the main living area, adding to the home’s wow-factor interior aesthetic.
Luxury Beverly Hills estate, California, USA: £14.6 million ($17.9m)

The home features four bedrooms and the master suite boasts its own private bathroom, complete with a marble tub and double sinks. Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead onto a private outdoor lounge, connecting the bedroom with the gorgeous garden.
Luxury Beverly Hills estate, California, USA: £14.6 million ($17.9m)

Private gates enclose the home’s three-quarters of an acre plot, while the garden benefits from a spacious deck, swimming pool and lawn. Available to buy through Christie’s International Real Estate for a staggering $17.9 million (£14.6m), this remarkable property deserves a truly remarkable price tag!
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