![]() ![]() The master bedroom has a balcony to soak up the beach view, but Sophie says her favourite area is the ground floor when the patio doors are thrown open. 'These materials are becoming more durable and look much better these days,' Sophie says. Although it looks like wood, the cladding is actually a high-quality synthetic composite, perfect for withstanding the salty sea breeze. The clapboards on Russet House sit above weather-resistant white rendering, and the look is complemented by a dark Spanish slate roof. Sophie based her design on the holiday homes of stars such as Taylor Swift and Steven Spielberg. ![]() She found it in Russet House, which is on a half-acre plot and has views of the beach just 120 yards away. Sophie has lived by the sea for most of her life and was searching for the ideal spot to create her vision. She adds: 'The location certainly helps – I don't think this look works as well in the countryside.' 'The Hamptons or New England look is idyllic.' 'I wanted a beach house with simple, clean lines,' says Sophie, who has now renovated two houses since quitting her career in events management. ![]()
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