The coastal gem

UKIYO, CORNWALL

It’s all about balance in this home on our south coast. Chic interiors that chime with today’s Japandi trend (think clean lines, concrete and bleached woods) are set against a landscape that’s wonderfully and wildly Cornish. Expansive picture windows team with jute rugs, linen cushions and cosy furniture. The combos really work and make for a bolthole that’s perfect for urbanites looking to escape the city. Strong style credentials are accompanied by an awareness of eco design, from the air source heat pump system to the myriad recycled building materials. The house is perched right on the cliffs, with views across Coverack beach on the Lizard Peninsula. Livingetc loved the village’s sweet cafe, Archie’s Loft (feast on its home-cooked pizzas or fresh salads on sweet outdoor tables), but true foodies will want to contact Harbour Master Jon Carey to source delicious lobsters and crabs pulled from the sea that morning.