Cheese house
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[edit] Housing problems in the 1960's
In the United Kingdom, during the housing boom of the late 1960's and early 1970's an answer was sought for what was seen as a need for an upmarket but mass middle-class housing.
[edit] An answer for middle class estates
One answer to this problem was a modern and ususual estate house, which because of its distinctive shape has been nicknamed, the "Cheese House". The houses were made of a light coloured modern brick with the upper parts covered in weather boards and were developed by the leading United Kingdom firm of architects Marshman Warren Taylor; the design is characterised by the angular shape of the main part of the house, which looks like an up-ended piece of cheddar cheese - hence the name.
[edit] Desirable locations
A typical estate, often located in the attractive rural villages wanted by the middle classes, might contain 40-50 houses - all of which were detached modern units, with a (double) garage, drive, and front and back gardens - all features wanted by middle class families. Thirty years after they were built the estates are now well established and the houses are sought after properties.
[edit] Now slightly dated - but quirky
Although perhaps slightly dated in their looks to the modern eye they are an interesting and quirky reminder of the 1970s.
[edit] Celebrity owners
- The Cricketer Allan Lamb lived in a Cheese House for some years in Horton, Northamptonshire opposite Horton Cricket Club.