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.

One answer to this problem was a modern and ususual estate house which 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.

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. Although perhaps slightly dated in their looks to the modern eye they are an interesting and quirky reminder of the 1970s.

England Cricketer Allan Lamb lived in a Cheese House for some years in Horton, Northamptonshire.

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