A FUTURISTIC round house which has gone on sale for £950,000 is hiding an incredible secret.
The waterfront home in Essex’s Frinton-On-Sea may look modern from the outside but it has an incredible 1930s art deco interior – including the original mosaic tiles.
The three-bed Essex home was part of British architect Oliver Hill’s grand vision to create London’s ‘Long Island’ in the 1930s.
Fine & Country estate agents who listed the property said: “The beautifully presented Grade II listed modern movement home was designed by renowned British architect Oliver Hill in the early 1930s, with the concept to construct a modernist estate, incorporating, opulent, functional living, for the middle classes looking for grandiose homes by the sea, within close proximity of London.”
Oliver Hill planned to build a massive estate of modernist homes for the middle classes around Essex’s Frinton-On-Sea.
Although his dream did not come true the house on sale was built to be the show home.
The Estate Agents added: “Originally there were plans to build around 1,100 new homes, with a modern element, namely Frinton Park estate.
“Sadly, this did not come to fruition and there are approximately 40 individually styled homes in Frinton-On-Sea.
“The map of which is proudly placed in mosaic tiles within the front reception room of The Round House, which was constructed to be the show home of this wonderful venture.
“The Round House has been sympathetically restored to a very high standard and offers luxurious living with fabulous undisturbed views over Frinton On Sea waterfront.”
The current owner who restored the property said: “Having spent many happy, family holidays in Frinton, I had always been fascinated by the futuristic, modern movement style of The Round House
“When the property came to market, it’s fair to say that it was in a dilapidated state, but I was ready for the challenge.
“The stylish outside space is perfect for entertaining and is reminiscent of 1930s South Beach Miami with a hot tub, wood burner and potential for outside cooking.
“The sub-tropical mature garden is illuminated at dusk, thus making it ideal for alfresco dining.
“The views from the house are superb, both by day and by night and it is still a pleasure to look towards Harwich at sunset and enjoy waking up to the sunrise over the sea.
“The Round House is very much a party house, perfect for indoor/outdoor entertainment, and it’s generally a very sociable space.
“The front veranda is the perfect setting to enjoy a glass of wine on a summers evening and roof ladders offer the opportunity for sunbathing and quiet moments of reflection.
“I have loved living in a Grade II listed modern movement house and have enjoyed the benefit of the original features, including the fashionable Crittell windows.
“It’s just a short stroll down the slope to the beach where I have had fun kite surfing, paddle boarding and kayaking. I will miss owning a wonderful piece of history, which is also a priceless piece of art, with unparalleled views, adjacent to a stunning beach and easy access to central London.”
Frinton-On Sea is a small seaside town with an estimated population of 4,800 but trains to London only take an hour and a half.
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