From a Suffolk pink thatch to a blue townhouse in London’s Notting Hill, these pastel gems prove Britain’s love for colour hasn’t faded — even as some residents push back on Insta-tourists.
A Blue Beauty in London’s Notting Hill
Even with the odd local repainting their house black to shoo off influencers, Notting Hill’s rainbow streets remain iconic. This five-storey Victorian stunner, coated in a soft blue with crisp white trims, stands out even here.
Inside, it’s got the lot — a kitchen-diner stretching the full length of the lower ground floor and opening onto a private garden. There’s a sauna tucked away on the first floor and, the cherry on top, a decked roof terrace crowned with a Jacuzzi.
One sentence: Not bad for £4.95 million if you’re after a view that’ll get your mates jealous.
Harbourside Charm in St Monans, Fife
Scotland’s East Neuk of Fife is famed for its fishing villages and pastel-painted houses dotting the harbours. In St Monans, a soft green and cream former boat builder’s planning office is up for grabs. The B-listed building sits right on the water, offering sea views from every room.
Once used by Millers shipbuilders, it now boasts four bedrooms, two bathrooms and leaded sash windows that frame the sea like art. At £315,000, it’s a slice of coastal charm that’s surprisingly affordable — for a waterfront home, anyway.
Locals love how St Monans links the Fife coastal path from Elie to Pittenweem. Walkers, artists, seafood lovers — you name it, they come here for the vibe.
Suffolk Pink With a Story
They don’t come more classic than Suffolk pink. This particular pastel hue dates back to the 14th century and you better believe locals guard it fiercely.
Lady’s Green, Suffolk, is home to the Sparrows Nest — a timber-framed beauty from the 17th century, all wrapped up in that blush shade. Thatched roof, double-aspect sitting room, a giant inglenook fireplace — it’s basically English countryside bingo.
A garden circles the home, spilling into views over neighbouring fields. Eight miles from Newmarket, it’ll cost you £550,000 to own a bit of living history in that perfect shade of pink.
