Anson Drive, Fernwood, Newark, NG24

There’s something about the way this home sits that makes life feel a little more settled from the start. Tucked at the end of a private cul-de-sac in Fernwood, with open green space just beyond, it’s noticeably quieter than most newer developments. Mornings tend to begin at the kitchen island, coffee in hand, with the option to step straight out onto the patio when the weather allows. It’s an easy house to move through, where the kitchen naturally becomes the centre of everything.

The layout has been shaped around how people actually live. The open-plan kitchen diner is social without feeling busy, with a bespoke island, shaker-style units and a subtle brick feature wall that creates a sense of separation without closing the space off. French doors connect directly to the garden, so in warmer months the whole space opens out.

The lounge offers a different pace, with triple-aspect light and its own connection to the garden, while the additional front room provides flexibility for working from home, a gym, or a playroom, depending on what life needs next.

Upstairs, all four bedrooms are proper doubles, with the main bedroom enjoying its own ensuite and the family bathroom set up with both bath and separate shower.

Outside, the garden has been carefully thought through rather than simply finished. South-facing and enclosed, it enjoys sun through most of the day, with defined areas for relaxing, hosting and unwinding. The pergola has been designed as a year-round space, insulated and powered, currently centred around the hot tub. It’s a home that works just as well for a quiet evening as it does for having people over.

Fernwood itself continues to attract buyers who want that balance between space and convenience. You’ve got local walks on your doorstep, Brews café bar nearby and easy access into Newark town centre, with its direct rail links to London and connections via the A1 for commuting towards Nottingham or Lincoln. Schools are within easy reach and day-to-day life here feels straightforward.

With driveway parking for multiple vehicles, an oversized single garage, smart heating, air conditioning and a long list of thoughtful upgrades already in place, the practical side has been well covered. What stays with you though, is the feel of it. It’s a home that has been properly lived in and carefully improved, and that tends to show from the moment you step inside.