A Charming English Cottage with a Sage-Green Kitchen
This three-bedroom cottage with period character and a sage green kitchen is located in a charming village on the bank of the River Stour in Suffolk, England.
The cottage was built at the turn of the 18th century, though many of the period features are from the Victorian era, when the house was substantially altered. The modern additions are understated and designed to match the house’s building period.
From the outside, it looks like a modest home, but it is much larger than expected. The 112-square-meter home is divided over three floors and features a grand sitting room, three bedrooms, and two bathrooms.
The double-height living room features exposed wooden beams and walls painted in an earthy neutral shade, one of the color trends for 2026. This shade adds a warm glow to the room.
Two large windows bring in plenty of natural light and on one side, two floral sofas add typical cottage charm to the space.
The brick fireplace has been fitted with a log-burning stove, which creates a warm ambiance in the evening. Solid oak floorboards lie underfoot.
Steps from the central hall ascend to the kitchen at the back of the floor plan. The double-aspect room features beautiful exposed timber beams and stone tiles underfoot.
The dining area at the back of the plan is fitted with built-in shelves and glass doors leading to the paved garden.
The sage green farmhouse-style kitchen cabinets are paired with a marble countertop, a double butler sink, and brass fittings.
A display shelf with art and café curtains in front of the window add to the cottage charm.
One side is fitted with a floor-to-ceiling pantry cabinet.
The ground floor is home to two bedrooms. The master bedroom is painted in a soft pink hue (including the ceiling) paired with floral textiles, a striped green headboard, and a light-colored carpet.
The room features an original marble fireplace surround.
The master bedroom’s en-suite bathroom features marble tilework and classic fittings, which suit the cottage’s period style.
The second bedroom features wooden shutters and built-in wardrobes painted in a nice blue shade.
The top floor is home to the third bedroom, now used as a nursery with exposed beams and a light pink-painted window frame.
The bathroom on this floor features forest-green paneling, a freestanding bath, and classic fittings.
The spacious first-floor landing features storage space hidden behind curtains.
Double glass doors in the kitchen open to a charming walled garden with densely planted borders and leafy climbers surrounding a paved area.
The house is listed for £525.000 at Inigo.