Discover Art Deco House Amersham: Timeless Elegance in a Charming English Town

High & Over and Bernard Ashmole This article was written by George Worrall for the Amersham Society/Museum newsletter in 2007 and is reproduced with permission. All those who are interested in local history are likely to be aware of the 'aeroplane' house. The controversial design of High and Over with its three elongated elements set at 120 degree intervals apart must indeed provide a plan.

One of the first and best modern movement houses in the UK is back on the market. Amyas Connell's High & Over in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Built on a hilltop near Amersham between 1929 and 1931, High and Over was designed by New Zealand-born architect Amyas Connell for Bernard Ashmole, an author and art historian who later became.

Nestled amidst the scenic landscapes of Amersham, Buckinghamshire, lies an architectural gem that has captured the imagination of visitors for decades: High & Over. This remarkable building, known for its distinctive modernist design and panoramic views, stands as a testament to the innovative spirit of its architect, Amyas Connell. High&Over was designed by Amyas Connell in the 1930s, during.

The three wings of the house connect to a hexagonal centre, a design that had also been previously used by Arts & Crafts designers. Inside the house, the crisp white of the exterior was replaced with a more colourful, art deco. The house was painted white to contrast with its verdant surroundings.

The interior was Art Deco, with a fountain as the centrepiece of the house, with further decoration in coloured glass, steel and chrome strips. Outside a sweeping path leads to a blue circular pool. HIGH AND OVER, 1929-1931, Grade II* modernist building, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, UK Built on the 16 acre estate (now called Highover Park) by Amyas D.

Connell (1901-1980) for Bernard Ashmole. HIGH AND OVER Highover Park, Amersham, Bucks HP7 0RN Description by architect John Winter The head of the British School in Rome seems an unlikely person to commission the first modern house in England. But it was the archaeologist, Professor Bernard Ashmole who, in 1928, asked one of his students, a young New Zealander called Amyas Connell to design his family home.

It was Professor Ashmole. Many would consider Amersham an unlikely place to find the model of ground-breaking British architecture which effectively launched the International Modernist style in Britain. Whilst those of us lucky enough to live here realise we have many architectural gems, few are aware of the international significance of High & Over.

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