>>102741101978: Set no. 376, House with Garden.
(re-released in 1979, as set no. 560, Town House)
Theme: Town Classic
Year Released: 1978
Pieces: 229 - 2 minifigs
Baseplate: 2x Green 16 x16
Notes:
This was the very first LEGO house that was intended to house the newly designed minifigs. As we can see on the picture, it looks as though the house is two houses next to each other, but it’s actually because you can fold the house out via hinges on the house.
The two happy minfigs can enjoy their cosy garden, practically secluded from the busy streets of LEGO Town. Out here they can sunbath or sit and relax in front of their outdoor fireplace. Inside they can watch TV on their small television or sit at the dinner table in the small kitchen where they can wash up by the neat sink. All in all this first Classic LEGO house is a wonderful part of the, at the time, newly established LEGO Town.
This very first house can of course be found on various internet sites, which deal with used LEGO. The price for a used complete set (with original stickers) is on
Bricklink.com for sale for around 120 dollars. There is currently (April 2011) a mint sealed set for sale at 800 dollars (that’s the slightly newer 1979 version of the set 560).