Retro ‘60s Property That Hasn’t Been Touched In 50 Years Up For Sale
With its psychedelic floral wallpaper, dark wooden panels and retro patterned carpets, it’s easy to see why this home was crowned ‘House of the Year’ at the Ideal Home Show in 1967. And the property hasn’t been touched since - even the kitchen and bathroom fittings haven’t had an update and the unique exterior staircase stands intact. The four-bedroom home in Birmingham is now going under the hammer, and is expected to fetch up to £240,000. Whether the new owners decide to bring it up to date or stick with the vintage style remains to be seen.
Back In Time
The 1960s home in Birmingham, called Montana, has been owned by the same family for 50 years, and they haven’t touched the decor in all that time. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Mod Cons
The kitchen still has the original oven put in when the house was built in the ‘60s. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Boxed In
The house’s veranda continues its square box shape. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Entertaining Space
The panelled dining room with its dark wood panelling looks nothing like the open plan spaces we’re all used to today. (Newsteam/SWNS)
‘60s Chic
The ‘60s wallpaper still hangs proudly on the walls of the ultra-retro house. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Patterns Everywhere
Patterned carpets are perfectly matched with patterned wallpaper - a far cry from the magnolia walls found in most modern homes. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Height Of Fashion
Whoever buys the house will presumably be a fan of ‘60s decoration, but will they be keeping the50-year-old pink carpet in the bathroom? (Newsteam/SWNS)
Retro Style
The furniture and decorations in the home are all typically 1960s, from the wood panels to the velvet sofas. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Unique Features
Masons still has its unusual outdoor staircase from the veranda into the interior of the house. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Finishing Touches
The old school light fightings are still all going strong. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Every Detail
Nothing at all has been changed in the house for 50 years, even down to the retro light switches. (Newsteam/SWNS)
Top Of The Range
The home was the height of modern style when it was crowned ‘House of the Year’ in 1967. (Newsteam/SWNS)