With views of Suffolk's famous heaths and the River Blyth greeting you through floor-to-ceiling windows, this home will satisfy the needs of anyone feeling like getting back to nature. Once a barn, it has now been beautifully converted into a modern home, though the dark wood exterior hints at its former life. The open-plan kitchen-living-dining area has a gorgeously bright atmosphere, helped along by the double-height ceiling and French doors, which you can open to let the country air breeze through. On cold days, cuddle up by the wood burner with a book and a warm drink. The patio is perfect for evening drinks or spotting the rare birdlife that’s native to the marshes. Though you’ll feel completely secluded here, Southwold is only a ten-minute drive away – there you’ll find world-class fish and chips, lovely pubs and a picturesque beach.

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