1939 THE HOMEWOOD, SURREY BY PATRICK GWYNNE

Architect Sir Denys Lasdun (the man behind our Architectural Icon on p90) once said that The Homewood was ‘the great love of [Gwynne’s] life’, and it’s easy to see why. This family home is a modern masterpiece, and Gwynne spent a lifetime fine-tuning it until his death in 2003. He fell in love with the picturesque woodland near Esher in Surrey, and, inspired by Modernist architect Le Corbusier, created a house similar to the iconic Villa Savoye in France. The fivebedroom building is incredibly spacious and open-plan, with floor-to-ceiling windows offering beautiful views of the forest. The interior features neutral tones of chocolate brown and cream to complement the rural location. Pre-booked tours available from April to October (nationaltrust.org.uk).

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