When nature reawakens from her restorative winter slumber, she does so in her own time - scattering a handful of purple and yellow crocus buds one day, colouring branches overhead with fresh green leaves the next and gradually dialling up the morning trill of tiny birds. This Stunning House in Cornwall, worth over £3,000,000, is the perfect place to press pause and enjoy all spring has to offer.
Everything about this contemporary haven is unique - each strip of its red cedar wood cladding, each stone of its rubble masonry and each bespoke window. This five bedroom, hilltop hideaway effortlessly embodies the captivating qualities of Zen aesthetics; asymmetry, tranquillity, grace, and harmony with the surrounding light, flora and landscape. Where better to reconnect with yourself and the natural world?
In this principle bedroom’s soft nest of cotton, linen and wool bedding you wake up in the arms of spring, as Cornwall’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty greets you on each side. Pad across your bedroom’s gentle grey carpet to an upholstered, sculptural armchair - the ideal perch on which to sip fragrant tea and watch the sun rising high over St Agnes through sliding windows in striking black frames.
Enjoy a rustic breakfast of local, artisan bread, butter and honey at a flawless expanse of white Corian - a bespoke, minimalist island in this triple-aspect kitchen. Brew coffee at your state-of-the art, chrome espresso machine, appreciating the soft close of hand-made wooden wall units and drawers - even the hub of this house maintains its zen. Endless rows of heated, herringbone parquet run underfoot throughout this incredible, open-plan entertaining space, offering a comforting touch to bare feet.
Wander across this exceptional oak floor to the lounge, where a woven rug, patterned with concentric, organic shapes like knots of cut timber, evokes elements of the wooded landscape beyond. In this tranquil room, full height, folding windows create a panorama that wraps around a vast corner sofa, inviting in the calming nature that surrounds you. Scented candles and scones laden with jam and cream are luxurious little offerings to yourself that add joy to simply sitting and relaxing.
Silently slide aside a glazed door into the landscaped garden, taking stepping stones through leafy shrubs and crossing the lawn to the warm glow of your gently sloped, wood-clad summerhouse. The simplicity of this wood-lined workspace, with its white walls and wooden desk looking out over Cornwall’s unspoilt skies, frees your mind to focus. Whether you’re dreaming up new ways to work or play, lose track of time in this office away from it all as you bring your visions to life.
In the peace of your monochrome living room, nestle into the rounded back of a cream, boucle armchair and lose yourself in a book. A curved floor lamp suspends a pleated paper shade - a snowdrop of light to illuminate the words in your lap. On a sumptuous rug beneath your feet are overlapping circular tables, a statement piece set among feature glazing, cut stone and an impressively vaulted ceiling.
Submerge yourself in the candlelit foam of your ensuite’s free-standing, geometric bath, another triumph of minimalism in this serene home. Above you, a simply framed photo is a reminder of the beautiful meeting of saltwater and sky just a few minutes walk away. But for now, from just a few steps away, your superking bed is calling. As moonlight filters in through white linen, you fall asleep, resting perfectly between land and sea.
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