A rare mansion has come up for sale for a buyer hungry for history mixed with luxury with access to London.

The Amersham house, known as High and Over, is considered the first and most important Modernist house ever built in Britain.

Its beautifully restored timeless design and steel details have made High and Over, located on landscaped 1.7 acres, an internationally recognised architectural landmark. 

Because of its wing-shaped roof terraces, Amersham residents called the controversial mansion the ‘Aeroplane House’.

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Built at the end of the roaring twenties in 1929, the Grade II listed house was commissioned by the renowned Professor of Archaeology and Keeper of Greek and Roman Antiquities at the British Museum Bernard Ashmore, with design by a young New Zealand architect Amyas Connell.

In 1973 Sir John Betjeman wrote in Metroland: “In 1931 all Buckinghamshire was scandalised by the appearance, high above Amersham, of a concrete house in the shape of a letter Y”.

Despite the scandals, the house started the architectural style called Moderne, and went on to feature in famous industry publications including Irvings 1001 Buildings You Must See Before You Die: The World's Architectural Masterpieces, design magazines, and as a location for films and TV shows including Poirot.

After being reunited back into one property in 2008 following separation into two dwellings in the 1960s, High and Over boasts eight adaptable bedrooms, two bathrooms and impressive six reception rooms across three floors, coupled with a detached garage with planning permission to accommodate the new owner’s wishes.

The custom designed kitchen and breakfast room with stainless steel trim and work surfaces is fitted with La Cornue range cooker, while porthole windows allow light in.

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Open, impressive staircases and geometrical landings are complimented by good light coming in from multiple directions.

The home’s part covered 1000 sq foot rooftop terrace enjoys views of Old Amersham and Misbourne Valley – perfect for entertaining guests.

Its Roman gardens include a terrace area, with steps leading to the circular swimming pool against the backdrop of manicured lawns and lightly wooded area.