A Historic English Cottage Decorated in Pink & Blue Tones
Is there anything better than an English cottage? These lovely homes are always full of charm and character. It must be an absolute dream to live in one. This historic English cottage lies in the charming village of Heath, on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park.
The cottage was built in 1645, and it is packed with historic character. Original elements like timber beams, exposed brickwork, and timber paneling have been preserved. At the back of the house lies a private cottage garden bordered by mature trees and wildflowers.
The front door opens directly into the sitting room, which is dominated by exposed beams and a grand brick hearth fitted with a wood-burning stove.
The current owners carefully updated the cottage, adding warm-toned materials, new floors, restored doors, and casement windows with glazing bars.
The entire cottage is decorated with delicate pink and blue shades. From the duck egg-blue front door to pink walls in the living room and both bedrooms. On the left, you can see that the front door is hidden from view by a thick curtain.
A charming seating nook has been created next to the hearth by the window, using blue-toned fabrics and an antique round table.
The steps lead you to the raised kitchen at the back of the cottage.
The kitchen is also a new addition to the historic cottage, but it is designed in such a manner that it looks like it has always been here. Shaker-style cabinets are painted in a lovely powder blue shade and paired with brass fittings and an oak countertop. A small niche has been fitted with oak shelves for extra storage space.
The large ceramic drainboard sink is fitted under the window facing the garden.
A stable-style door in the kitchen gives access to the south-facing garden.
The garden has a decked terrace beneath a pergola draped in grapevines. Steps lead to the lawn surrounded by mature trees and ferns, and planted with a variety of perennials and roses.
Upstairs are two bedrooms under the slanted ceilings. Both rooms feature soft carpet.
The master bedroom lies at the back of the plan, overlooking the garden. The walls are painted in ‘Ointment Pink’ by Farrow & Ball.
The space under the slanted ceiling has been used wisely. Built-in wardrobes with cane doors and shelves have been fitted under the sloped ceiling next to an open bookcase.
The second bedroom lies at the front of the house with large windows overlooking the tree-studded village.
The walls are painted in an earthy pink shade, and the fireplace is decorated with Charlston-esque geometric motifs.
The small bathroom has a bath and deep blue painted wood paneling.
The cottage is listed for £375,000 at Inigo.