Grove Road North, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33

The Lodge

When you want to be in the heart of suburban living but need a peaceful setting, this stylish modern home could be the one you have been searching for. The stillness of the quiet country style lane sets the tone for this calming, Eco-friendly family abode where luxurious style has been purposefully entwined with modern functionality.

Purchased from new by the current owners, we love the transformation this home has undergone in recent times, from installing the palatial Principal Suite to the carefully positioned windows and ceiling lanterns, light literally bounces from everywhere.
Stepping into the porch, another thoughtful addition recently added, the expansive footprint which extends over 2000 sq ft is immediately apparent, all flowing from the spectacular entrance hall. The cinema/snug, yet another thoughtful addition, adds versatility to the layout this home offers, with space for the family to spread out aside from the main sitting area and home office. Full of natural light from the array of tall windows, the sitting room is a real show stopping room where the bold sumptuous green tones jump from beyond the Scandinavian style log burner stove, evoking real heart-of-the-home feels. Flowing naturally into the open plan kitchen-dining area, the calming tones of the cashmere cabinets rest beautifully next to the brushed gold hard wear and sleek white quartz work surfaces. With a bank of bi-folding doors, there's a real natural indoor-outdoor flow to this part of the house, ideal for those warmer months and to enjoy the south westerly aspect of the garden. Before we head upstairs, a special mention must go to the feature loo just off the hallway, a real pop of colour and executed perfectly with discreet under cabinetry lighting and luxury fittings, just a real bit of fun.
As you lead up the winding staircase, the space seems to get even bigger, with all bedrooms leading from the galleried landing, often a un-overlooked space which in this house has been utilised so, so well creating a flow of light which follows you at every turn.
The next show stopping room has to be the principal suite, where space and uncluttered living was clearly the stipulation in the design. The walk-in wardrobe discreetly hides beyond the stylish sliding door next to the en-suite bath and shower room which would be at home within a plush boutique hotel. The attention to detail is something you can't help but notice at every turn throughout this home and this room proves to be the pinnacle of that quest, finished with stunning matt concrete both on the walls and floor, the mirrored television will only encourage you to spend just that bit longer in the free-standing tub next to the floor to ceiling window.
The master suite complete with en-suite shower room, remaining three bedrooms and family bath suite all lead from the galleried landing, an ideal layout for a growing family who yearn for light and space to spread out.

Outside

As you arrive, the crisp white render dances alongside the naturally aging cladding making for quite the curb appeal. The driveway here allows space to park off-road with access to the garage which is fantastic for storage. Wrapping around the side and rear of the house, the garden is beautifully private and such a good size, with raised vegetable patches and a fenced off corner just waiting for a brood of chickens to arrive. Leading straight from the kitchen area, the terrace enjoys a wonderful south-westerly aspect, perfect for those long summer days.

The important bits...

Built with conservation in mind, this home benefits from Solar Panels which provide a free source of hot water all year round. The rain water harvester provides a plentiful supply of water to feed the garden throughout the year too. Drainage is serviced via the private water treatment plant which can be found to the rear of the property.

Franks Thoughts...

There is no hiding it, this is a one-of-a-kind home which has seriously stolen our hearts here at Frank. Such a bold, yet minimal design, the attention to detail and quality of craftsmanship make it an absolute triumph, an exemplary home for the 21st century.