On the northwestern coast of Norfolk, seaside villages sit alongside lush farmlands and golf courses. This home in Heacham is in a prime location just a mile from the town’s south beach, but also allows easy access for countryside hikes. Yes, this rural lifestyle is certainly among the best the country has to offer – and the proof is truly in the pudding, with the royal family’s beloved Sandringham Estate just over a ten-minute drive from home. Speaking of proofing and puddings, it’s more than fitting that this delightful cottage was once a baker’s shop. While the building looks distinctly more modern than yesteryear, with a clean lick of white paint and stylish charcoal window frames, the smell of a freshly baked loaf certainly wouldn’t go amiss. In the large living space, the kitchen, diner, and lounge combine to make the airy and inviting heart of the home. An understated, elegant colour scheme of creams, pastels, and pale greys works beautifully with the wooden floors. It’s somewhere you’ll love cooking Sunday roasts or trying out a traditional cherry Bakewell recipe. Serve up alongside a pot of tea on the garden patio – a truly English afternoon.