Green Lane Close, Reydon, Southwold

“The lateral layout allows one room to always borrow something from another – a view, a patch of light, occasionally both”

Green Lane Close sits in the quiet Suffolk village of Reydon, close to the thriving coastal town of Southwold and the mesmerising Suffolk Heritage Coast. A long, lateral layout through voluminous open-plan living is balanced with three intimate bedrooms on the first floor, each room defined by a selection of high-end materials and excellent levels of natural light. The house has a generous, decked patio garden, replete with spaces for lounging and dining. Positioned within the Suffolk Coast and Heaths (formerly an AONB), the house has easy access to some of the country’s most quintessential landscapes.

The Tour

Set back from the street by a large private driveway, which has parking for two cars, the house stands apart with a smooth, rendered façade punctuated by dark steel-framed glazing and timber detailing.

The entrance porch opens onto a dark-painted hallway with direct lines of sight to the living spaces and garden beyond; a modernist design scheme has been applied throughout the home, emphasising light and flow. Two large cupboards store coats and shoes, and a WC sits at the foot of the door.

Just beyond is the kitchen and living room, a wonderfully expansive free-flowing space. A well-curated material palette is established here and continues across the plan, including internal glazed partitions, engineered oak floorboards underfoot and crisp white walls. Along one wall, a run of matte black cabinets sits neatly below white worktops, with a geometric tiled splashback by Bert & May. A central island delineates the kitchen from the dining area, where a banquette has been fitted. Folding doors open to the patio garden, and a utility room with a shower is tucked to one side. At the front of the house, a seating area is grounded by a log burner.

The first floor is reached via a curved hardwood staircase with a metal rail. Just off the landing are three bedrooms and a shared bathroom. All the bedrooms have plenty of built-in storage, as well as views over the front and rear of the house, respectively. The bathroom is clean and modern, featuring a built-in bathtub, a walk-in shower, a Kast concrete sink, and Bert & May tiles underfoot.

Externally, a smart office space is lined with engineered wood, accessed from the garden.

Outdoor Space

The patio garden is decked and arranged with a number of places to read, cook, or dine. There is separate access to the patio from the rear. Wonderfully out of sight, there is a strong sense of privacy, enhanced by the timber fencing around its perimeter.

The Area

Green Lane Close sits in a peaceful and highly sought-after village bordering the Suffolk Coast National Landscape. A short stroll or quick cycle across the Buss Creek leads directly into the vibrant coastal town of Southwold, celebrated for its sandy beaches, iconic beach huts, and historic pier. Reydon itself has a relaxed, community-focused feel with local amenities including a village shop, pub, primary school, and easy access to serene countryside walks winding toward the Blyth Estuary.

Southwold is well-regarded for its thriving high street lined with artisan bakeries, independent boutiques, and the famous Adnams Brewery. Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts are ideally placed to explore the rich wildlife at the nearby RSPB Minsmere reserve, walk the coastal paths toward Walberswick, or take the foot ferry across the river for quiet seaside lunches.

Transport connections are convenient, with the nearby A12 providing easy access up toward Lowestoft and Norwich or south toward Ipswich and London. Mainline rail connections into London Liverpool Street run regularly from Darsham and Halesworth stations.