Property spotlight: Homes on village greens

When I imagine village greens, I envisage pictures of ancient, shared parish lands, local pubs, games of cricket, maypoles, bucolic village fêtes, red phone boxes etc. I always thought that village greens were square or rectangular; however, using Google Maps as a tool, I’ve seen circular ones, triangular ones and irregular shaped ones.

It was only during my researching for this post that I realised that village greens are still being created today. Considerate property developers constructing new estates sometimes design their houses around a village green. The village green may contain a children’s playground, picnic areas, ponds and other leisure features.

Apparently, living opposite or close to a village green or other green public space can boost the value of a property. That said, there are many affordable village green properties currently for sale around the country.

£235,000: 6 Lawrence Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees TS17 8QF

Nestled in a quiet residential area overlooking ‘The Green’, this delightful property boasts a homely and inviting atmosphere that is sure to make you feel right at home.

• Semi-detached bungalow
• Overlooking The Green
• Two bedrooms
• Generous lounge
• Attractive kitchen
• Conservatory
• Low maintenance gardens
• Detached garage & driveway

£255,000: 22 Village Green, Lennoxtown G66 7BD

• Double driveway
• Desirable corner plot
• Family bathroom, en-suite and WC
• Open-plan kitchen and dining room
• Semi-rural location
• Excellent local walking and cycling routes
• Gas central heating

£875,000: 7 Frant Court, Frant, East Sussex TN3 9DW

This stunning four bedroom apartment situated within a fine Grade II listed former Victorian manor house dating back to the mid 1800’s enjoying fabulous views over Frant village green and across the impressive grounds with Eridge Park beyond.

• No chain
• Bespoke Tom Howley kitchen
• Far reaching views
• Walking distance of local amenities
• Garage and parking
• Listed gardens

Get their look: Biophilic interior

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Sharon Lomas describes her beautiful home as having a biophilic interior. She says:

I am creating a biophilic home that truly nurtures and supports my health and at the same time sparks inspiration for my work.
I now design homes to reflect a love of nature, using the principles of biophilic design that contribute to physical healing and mental wellbeing. My mission is to see people taste the powerful benefits that biophilia brings and how embracing these principles can create a home sanctuary that cocoons, calms and supports your wellbeing.

Sharon and her husband, Garry live in a rented rectory in the Lake District. Together, they’re the owners of interiors shop, Lomas & Lomas, which sells hand-made, patterned lampshades and cushions. The two fabric lampshades in the photo above are from their range.

Separately, Garry is a professional photographer and Sharon is an interior designer, writer and natural candle-maker. Where do they both find the time for it all?!

If you’re interested in creating a more biophilic interior for your home, Sharon can guide you with her design service.

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Vintage steamer trunk

Heron lampshade

‘Pylon’ cushion, moss

Model 1 mid century chaise sofa, grass easy care velvet

Bird of Paradise lampshade

Black Maria S.C. test tube chandelier

‘Cley’ interior eggshell paint

Vintage steamer trunk

Heron lampshade

‘Pylon’ cushion, moss

Model 1 mid century chaise sofa, grass easy care velvet

Bird of Paradise lampshade

Black Maria S.C. test tube chandelier

‘Cley’ interior eggshell paint

Get their look: Olive green kitchen

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This week, I’ve had to embed a pair of Instagram photos so you get a wider view of Hannah’s fab olive green kitchen. Olive green has long been a favourite colour of ours – so much so it’s in our H is for Home logo & branding!

The room isn’t just eye candy either, it’s really practical & usable. A lot of thought has obviously gone into its design. We often repeat the adage on here, “A place for everything, and everything in its place”.

The DIY painted shelf stores all the drinking vessels together; they’re to hand but, at the same time, up and out of the way of the worktops. The mugs – which Hannah sourced on her world travels – are just where she needs them most, right above the coffee machine and water carbonator.

There’s more shelving (you can never have too much shelving in the kitchen, in my opinion!), this time housing the wine rack, bread bin and cook book collection.

I’m a little in love with that matte olive green articulated wall lamp. Again, it’s just where it’s needed, above the workspace with the kitchen knives and chopping boards – task lighting at its finest.

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Vintage enamel bread bin

Falcon enamel teapot, pillbox red

Aarke carbonator and bottle

Sage Barista Express bean-to-cup coffee machine, stainless steel

deVOL aged brass hanging rail & hooks

Jielde Signal two arm adjustable wall light, matte olive

Messel© No.39 paint

Vintage enamel bread bin

Falcon enamel teapot, pillbox red

Aarke carbonator and bottle

Sage Barista Express bean-to-cup coffee machine, stainless steel

deVOL aged brass hanging rail & hooks

Jielde Signal two arm adjustable wall light, matte olive

Price Points: Bamboo toilet paper

With the current lock-down, one of the challenges we’ve all faced has been finding basic necessities in stock at the supermarket. Products such as flour, pasta, tins of tomatoes and most of all… toilet roll!

Not only have we seen a shortage of loo roll, as we have a bio-digester (we’re not on mains drainage) we can only flush certain types of paper down the toilet. Bamboo toilet paper is perfect – it doesn’t contain plastic, ink or dye or added ‘softeners’ and ‘moisturisers’.

Each of the examples below are available to order online – and it can be bought on subscription. This means that you can have a guaranteed, regular supply without the worry of having to hunt it down if you’re running out.

The Cheeky Panda ultra sustainable hypoallergenic 100% bamboo toilet roll – pack of 45: £27.45, Amazon
B.P.A free, formaldehyde free, chlorine free, fragrance free, no de-inking agents 100% bamboo; certified at FSC 100%, sustainable, highly renewable , Biodegradable, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, hypo-allergenic, naturally skin friendly Soft and strong, 3 ply, 180 sheets per roll, 120 gram per roll. Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, odour resistant and hypo-allergenic.
Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality: £29.80
Our sustainably produced quality two-ply toilet paper in plastic-free retail-style packaging. Don’t be fooled by the transparent panel – it’s a compostable plant-based cellophane!
Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls: £40.00, Who gives a Crap
Great value starting at just 22.5p per 100 sheets (including delivery! And yes, we’re very exact) Our softest loo roll ever – it’s like wiping with clouds. Made with 100% forest friendly bamboo. No inks, dyes or scents. Luxurious 3-ply.

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Premium bamboo toilet paper – 48 double length rolls
£40.00

Box of 12 four-roll packs of toilet paper – 48 extra-long rolls, each roll 300 sheets, two-ply quality
£29.80