Take a tour around this comfortable country retreat
This property in Suffolk was originally built as a gardener’s cottage. Outside, trailing foliage and a line of beech trees create a welcoming entrance, while at the back of the house peach, pear and apple trees lead to a pond.
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Exterior
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Hall
In the hall the owner chose a sunny yellow colour to show off bold black and white prints.
Find a similar antique candelabra at Brownrigg Interiors. The paint is Daisy Yellow by Sanderson.
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Living room corner
The living room's rich red is offset by a pale stone floor.
The armchair is made to order by Pickett. The walls are painted in Cardinal Red by Sanderson. Find a similar lamp at Ma Maison.
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Living room
The soft stone colour in the living room compliments the dark wood furniture and rich fabrics.
Find chairs like this at HRW Antiques. The antique sofa is covered in chocolate suede from Pickett.
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Kitchen
The kitchen is designed to showcase classic country style, with hanging pots and pans, a stone floor and wooden worktops.
For similar antique chairs try Denzil Grant Antiques.
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Dining room
In the dining room, antiqus pictures, collectables and a handmade sampler help to add personality and warmth.
Find a similar sampler at Rebecca Hossack.
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Seating area
In the dressing room an elegant day bed lends a practical note.
For a similar daybed try Bed Bazaar, and for curtain fabric like this, try the Frances Farquharson linen from Anta.
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Bedroom
In the bedroom the four-poster leaves little room for manoeuvre, but the unified fabric makes the room appear large.
The Chinese Toile from Colefax and Fowler is a similar fabric.
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Bathroom
A floral chintz fabric on the chair teamed with soft green and cream colours add to the nostalgic country-style bathroom.
For a similar fabric, try Viola from Colefax and Fowler.
Looking for more decorating inspiration? Check out our House Tours section for everything from a Sussex beach house to a cosy Hertfordshire cottage.
