La Rue

There are homes that impress from the moment you arrive, and then there are those that reveal something rather special as you step inside. Water’s Edge manages to do both. Discreetly positioned behind electric gates, with an elegant frontage and sweeping in-and-out driveway, this wonderful four-bedroom detached home offers an enviable combination of privacy, beautifully proportioned accommodation and a setting that feels a world away from the everyday.
What makes Water’s Edge so compelling is that it offers far more than an attractive home in a desirable village. It offers a particular way of living. The opportunity to enjoy complete privacy, to entertain generously, to work comfortably from home and, perhaps most importantly, to feel connected to the natural world without compromising on convenience.
The entrance hall is wonderfully generous, creating an immediate sense of space and light. But it is what lies beyond that draws the eye. Through a set of double doors, your gaze travels across the principal living space, out towards the garden and, beyond, the gentle waters of a private lake. It is a view that changes with the seasons, and one that quietly becomes part of everyday life here.
The accommodation has been thoughtfully arranged to offer a lovely balance between sociable, open spaces and quieter corners in which to retreat. A dedicated study provides a peaceful place to work from home, while a further reception room offers a multitude of possibilities. Whether imagined as a playroom, snug, occasional guest bedroom or something entirely different, the flexibility is there to suit the changing rhythms of family life. A ground-floor shower room and useful cloak storage add to the practicality of the layout.
At the heart of the home sits a wonderfully expansive sitting and dining room. Bathed in natural light, with French doors and picture windows framing views of the garden and lake beyond, this is a space designed as much for entertaining as for the simple pleasure of being at home. A gas fire brings warmth to cooler evenings, while fitted cabinetry and electric blinds provide thoughtful finishing touches. Flowing naturally from here, the kitchen and breakfast room is both welcoming and practical, with integrated appliances, generous work surfaces and a breakfast bar made for leisurely mornings or a glass of wine while supper is prepared. Garden access and an adjoining utility room, boot room and cloakroom ensure everyday life is equally well catered for.
Upstairs, a lovely landing leads to the bedrooms, each positioned to enjoy the beautiful outlook across the gardens and water. Two generous double bedrooms share a family bathroom, while the principal suite offers something of a sanctuary, complete with a walk-in dressing room and beautifully appointed en-suite featuring a bath, separate shower and twin vanity unit. Yet its greatest luxury is perhaps the simplest: waking each morning to uninterrupted views of the lake, with nothing but the changing light, movement of the trees and quiet beauty of the landscape beyond.
The gardens are, without question, an integral part of the Water’s Edge story. A generous terrace provides the perfect setting for long summer lunches and evening drinks, while a hot tub adds a little indulgence and useful outbuildings offer further versatility. From here, the garden gently tapers towards the lake, creating a beautiful transition from the entertaining spaces adjoining the house to the natural tranquillity of the water’s edge.
And then there is the pod. Positioned at the bottom of the garden, this rather enchanting retreat offers somewhere to escape with a book, enjoy a morning coffee or simply watch the wildlife and changing seasons unfold. From the first signs of spring to the rich colours of autumn and the stillness of winter, it is a space to enjoy throughout the year. Somewhere to pause, gather your thoughts and appreciate the simple pleasure of doing very little at all.