Five homes with an inverted design, bedrooms on the ground floor and living spaces above, are available across England, with prices ranging from £345,000 to £2 million. These properties, found in Kent, Buckinghamshire, Cornwall, Lancashire, and Suffolk, offer a layout that maximizes natural light and views in communal areas while keeping private spaces below ground.
A detached oast house in Horsmonden, Kent, is listed at £750,000. The circular kitchen and breakfast area occupy the upper level, providing views over a rectangular living space, while the ground floor contains three bedrooms and a detached workshop. The home sits within the High Weald national environment.
The highest-priced listing is Klee House in Buckinghamshire, valued at £2 million. Originally built in the 1950s and renovated in 2004, it includes four bedrooms on the lower level and an open-plan living area above, along with a swimming pool and gym.
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In Reedley, Lancashire, a Grade II-listed property from 1958 presents a lower-ground floor with a cellar, garage, and bedroom, while the upper level holds the main living and kitchen spaces with access to a south-facing balcony. The property sits on a 2.3-hectare plot.
The Cornwall property, priced at £795,000, blends stone construction with a vaulted-ceiling sitting room on the first floor and four bedrooms below. It features a west-facing terrace and is located on the edge of Bodmin Moor.
The most budget-friendly option is in Snape, Suffolk, where a converted Victorian building within the Snape Maltings complex is listed at £345,000. Unlike traditional layouts, it places two bedrooms and a bathroom on the upper floor, accessible by an external staircase, while the main living area sits beneath a vaulted ceiling.