Brutalist and modernist homes for sale in England

The Guardian

28-02-2025

On the eighth and ninth floor of the famous 31-storey Trellick Tower is a two-bedroom apartment for sale. Built in the 1960s, the prominent silhouette is considered a landmark on the west London skyline. The Grade II-listed structure is revered for its access bridges on every third floor and its bush-hammered concrete. The flat itself has a south-facing balcony that spans the entire width of the unit. Westbourne Park underground station (on the Hammersmith and City line) is a seven-minute walk away. £735,000. The Modern House, 020 3795 5920 Photograph: The Modern House
Built on an area devastated by bombing during the second world war, on the edge of the Square Mile, is the Barbican Estate – now in its 56th year of occupancy. The brutalist landmark comprises 2,000 homes and includes a cultural centre. There is a two-double-bedroom duplex apartment for sale in the Ben Jonson building. It has a seven-metre (23ft) living area and a balcony, and still boasts its mahogany staircase. Residents of the Barbican also enjoy access to the communal gardens, a 24-hour porter, parking spaces and bike storage. £995,000. Frank Harris, 020 7600 7000 Photograph: Frank Harris & Co
This vast brutalist home is set within 2.4 hectares (six acres) of land. Originally a 1930s water reservoir, it was converted in 2009 to make the most of the views which stretch towards the North Downs. The home is mostly on one level with the exception of the glazed pavilion that sits on top. The open-plan living room on the ground floor covers 15 metres (50ft) with a wall of glazing on to the terrace and the outdoor kitchen arranged under the cantilevered roof. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms and a 25-metre pool. £2.95m. The Modern House, 020 3795 5920 Photograph: The Modern House
Between Haggerston Park and Victoria Park is Keeling House, built between 1954 and 1957 to a design by Denys Lasdun, a modernist architect known for his later brutalist buildings – such as the National Theatre and the Royal College of Physicians. The entrance to Keeling House is via a walkway over a water feature and into a glass lobby. On the 10th and 11th floors is a recently renovated apartment with a balcony and two bedrooms, all in a palette of grey poured vinyl floors, green concrete surfaces and brass accents. £725,000. The Modern House, 020 3795 5920 Photograph: French+Tye/The Modern House
Skipper House is just south of Norwich city centre and within a short walk of the railway station. There is a three-bedroom penthouse apartment for sale with a wraparound balcony and panoramic views over the city – taking in the castle and cathedral, and countryside beyond. The open plan living-kitchen-dining area has access onto the balcony and has floor-to-ceiling windows; the same goes for the main bedrooms. Underfloor heating runs throughout and there are secure parking spaces under the building. £400,000. Attik, 01603 964 777
Photograph: Attik