A rare Grade II-listed mid-century modern home designed by a renowned architect has gone on the market in Lancashire.
Now, we know this one is a little off patch for us… but honestly, it’s a truly unique masterpiece worth hyping up.
Before we all get carried away, it goes without saying that the vast majority of us won’t have the money to buy this house just chilling in bank accounts right now, but if like us, you’ve got no shame in admitting you love looking at houses you can’t afford in places you’ll probably never live, then allow us to introduce you to this absolute beauty.
This is Domus – thought to be one of the first ‘modern’ houses in the county, commissioned for Eric Cookson and his wife all the way back in 1958.
Images: The Modern House
Mid-century modern (MCM) homes are commonplace in the US and in other countries across Europe, but here in the UK, it’s a different story.
MCMs homes are said to be rare in the UK due to a preference for traditional, durable materials like brick, as well as higher land costs demanding smaller footprints, and because we have a climate that makes large, single-pane glass windows more impractical.
Image: The Modern House
Hence why this home in the sought-after Burnley town of Reedley is so special.
Designed by the renowned architect Alan Chambers, and concealed from view at the foot of a private driveway, fronted by landscaped gardens and a screen of mature specimen trees, estate agents say this exceptional Grade II-listed modern masterpiece is set intended for ‘creating, communing, and entertaining’.
Image: The Modern House
One of the property’s other stand-out features has to be its abundance of natural light in the main living spaces, where expansive full-height windows frame views of the garden.
Retaining the building’s legacy has also been integral to its current owners, with much of the property’s internal detailing having been beautifully preserved throughout – most notably in terrazzo tiles, marble floors, and aluminium door furniture, light switches and sanitaryware.
Oh, and of course, we have to mention the artfully crafted open-tread staircase as one of the many original features that just steals the show.
Image: The Modern House
The outside is just as impressive as the inside too, as not only is there a collection of characteristic balconies surrounding the property, but you’ll also find that the gardens and woodland extend to around 5.7 acres – which form an integral part of what makes this home so remarkable and unlike anything else in the North West
Like what you see then?
This property is currently on the market with mid-century modern expert estate agents, The Modern House, for a (pretty reasonable, to be fair) £1.1 million, and if you fancy taking a closer look, then you can contact the agents to arrange a viewing.
Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosy at the Rightmove link here.
Fancy a look inside a beautiful Victorian home that's just come on the market in Yorkshire?
The only thing is, you’ll need the small matter of £750k before you can call it yours.
Of course, it goes without saying that the vast majority of people reading this article won’t have that money just sitting plum in their bank accounts right now, but if like us, like a good nosey then allow us to introduce you to this absolute stunner.
Take a look behind the grand front door of one of the finest properties on the Yorkshire housing market has to offer at the moment.
Images: Rightmove
Gads Hill is a distinguished Victorian home built in Yorkshire stone in 1882 and extends to over 3,700 sq ft.
As you can see, the house retains plenty of its period details, including intricate decorative plasterwork, stained glass, restored redwood floorboards and six fireplaces. Yes...SIX.
Images: Rightmove
Located in Calderdale, the property also has far-reaching views across the Upper Calder Valley towards Stoodley Pike and the Saddleworth Moors. Bliss.
Inside, its two grand reception rooms include a drawing room with a wood-burning stove and cocktail bar, alongside an impressive dining room with space for up to 20 guests. Just imagine the parties you could throw in there.
There's also a spacious, light-filled kitchen overlooking the gardens, complete with bespoke cabinetry, quartz worktops and a central island.
Images: Rightmove
Upstairs, the gigantic principal bedroom boasts panoramic views across the gardens and valley, exposed ceiling beams and even a freestanding cast-iron bath.
There are three further double bedrooms, beautifully finished bathrooms and an additional attic room, with plenty of original character carried throughout the house.
And of course a special mention must go to the collection of wallpaper used, Laura Ashley could never.
Images: Rightmove
To top it all off, the property has its very own summer house with its own bar, so you can entertain all-year-long.
Like what you see? Well thankfully, the property is now on the market and could very well be yours.
Or you could just take the cheaper route instead and have a nosy at the Rightmove link here.
Architects secure planning permission for jaw-dropping ‘boulder house’ on Ilkley Moor
Clementine Hall
A house that looks good enough for James Bond is set to be built on Ilkley Moor.
Is that a formation of angular grey rocks sitting atop of the Yorkshire dales? No, it's a house.
The wildly contemporary structure, which has huge irregular-shaped windows and a natural outdoor pool, is based off the famous Cow and Calf Rocks in Ilkley, West Yorkshire.
It will be built just down the road from them too, on green belt land which is the garden of a home off Heber's Ghyll Drive.
Images: Shaw & Jagger Architects
It is the work of Harrogate-based architects Shaw & Jagger, who said the project was passed through the country house clause which allows things to be built on green belt for buildings of "exceptional quality".
The house itself has been named 'Fomorian', after a supernatural race of giants in Irish mythology. The name takes inspiration from the mythical giant Rombald who is said to have roamed on Ilkley Moor.
Images: Shaw & Jagger Architects
Shaw & Jagger wrote: "The design approach was to propose a scheme that is intrinsically linked to the spirit of its place. Fomorian is of its place, part of the Moors, its geology and its spirit.
"We took cues from local folklore, the surrounding rocks; ancient carvings, standing stones and escarpments that are synonymous with the landscape.
"The building depicts a series of monolithic elements embedded in the earth as the wild, dramatic environment looms around, attempting to overcome them. The building is new, yet part of this ancient landscape.
Images: Shaw & Jagger Architects
"Fomorian is to be built over the next couple of years and will provide family accommodation consisting of 4 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, sitting room and study.
"It was important to offer the client viable outside space therefore a paved courtyard garden allows external living to be within the heart of the plan. The abstract rock forms allow the design to have exciting internal spaces with large irregular windows designed to maximise views out across the valley."
Clementine Hall -
20th February 2026 
