Elstow, Church Road, Blundeston, Suffolk, NR32 5AJ

It takes a carefully trained eye and exceptional taste to bring together a home as beautiful as this, where every last detail has been carefully considered resulting in an absolute triumph of deliverance of calm and cohesiveness.

Crisp clean lines and neutral palette’s invite a Mediterranean warmth, balancing the carefully chosen textures from the modern micro-cement surfaces and Crittall effect windows to characterful exposed beams, panelling and sliding barn-style doorways, all executed with precision and style.

Downstairs, the two reception rooms remain connected yet still distinctive of one another, leaving space for cosy evenings in front of the slick media wall and log-burning stove or room for more formal dining.

Flow through beyond the sliding doorway (where the exposed rail mechanism is a particular favourite feature of ours) into the open plan kitchen-dining room, a space that is clearly the social hub of this home where light spills through the expansive windows and life blurs between inside and the landscaped garden beyond.

Designed for modern life, the large island is the perfect stage for day to day living, silky to touch the micro-cement work surfaces evoke yet more calming Med vibes whilst the open plan space around you opens up beautiful versatility on how you can choose to live in this stunning space.

Upstairs, the crisp clean décor continues sweeping through the vaulted landing and into both bedrooms.

A special mention must be had for the bath and shower suite, where more micro-cement lies in wait, wrapping around the large walk-in shower and free standing tub, a real master class in interiors and yet another feature we are completely in awe of.

Decked out with a range of built-in closets, the front aspect room invites beautifully verdant views in from the village green opposite, a timely reminder of the quaint country setting.

Adding a further sense of space from above, the vaulted ceiling in the rear bedroom creates a light and airy main suite where an interior has curated a sense of calm and sanctuary, just what you need after a long day.

Outside With space to park a couple of vehicles off-road, the front aspect of Elstow has retained every last inch of quintessential country cottage, crisp and clean with clear access straight into the adjoining garage.

Mirroring the thoughtful aspect of day to day hospitality that the internal layout offers, the rear garden has been designed to be as sociable as you like, with an outdoor kitchenette ready and waiting for the keenest of bbq hosts whilst the raised landscaped beds are fluid in their Mediterranean design, adding a delightful overall cohesiveness to this entire home.

Franks Thoughts… Having witnessed the ‘before and after’ makeover to this home, we simply cannot hide how much we absolute love the result.

From the colour palette’s to the range of textures to be found, whilst we shouldn’t choose favourites, we think this is our most loved home to list this year.