Lady’s Green, Suffolk
Suffolk pink, a very particular traditional shade, was first developed in the 14th century and is today fiercely protected by curators, councils and residents of the county. This timber-framed home, the Sparrows Nest, is younger than its famous colour, dating back to the 17th century, and has a new thatch and an extension added 15 years ago. A double-aspect sitting room is centred around a large inglenook fireplace. The garden circles the house and has views across neighbouring fields on the edge of the village eight miles from Newmarket. £550,000. Bedfords, 01284 769 999