Serene tones create an atmosphere of enduring grace and refined comfort, enveloping all who enter.
The interior design seamlessly blends classic Tudor elements with modern comforts, creating a space that is both inviting and stylish.
Sunlight streams through the windows, casting a soft glow upon the polished hardwood floors and plush furnishings, inviting one to relax and unwind.
The great room, beckons with its cozy fireplace, grand trusses, cathedral ceiling, and comfortable seating, offering the perfect spot for gathering with loved ones.
Adjacent to the family room lies the spacious kitchen, a culinary haven adorned with marble countertops, and custom cabinetry.
Here, family meals are prepared with love and enjoyed amidst the warmth of laughter and conversation.
The charming keeping room provides the perfect ambiance for savoring a morning coffee, with its cozy seating, soft lighting, and inviting atmosphere. Surrounded by warmth and comfort, it’s an ideal spot to start the day
Entering the primary bedroom, one is greeted by soft hues that create a serene ambiance with sumptuous linens and an array of pillows promising nights of restful slumber.
The primary bath, a spa-like retreat beckons with its elegant design and indulgent amenities. A freestanding soaking tub takes pride of place offering a blissful escape from the cares of the day.
The laundry room, tucked away off the kitchen, boasts modern appliances and ample storage, providing both convenience and functionality for the busy household.
As enchanting as the interiors are, the outdoor spaces of this Tudor Revival gem are equally captivating.
The outdoor kitchen and dining area is complete with a built-in grill, cozy seating, and enchanting views of the verdant surroundings.
A charming pool house offers a retreat for guests or a convenient spot to change into swimwear. Here, lazy afternoons are spent basking in the sun, while evenings are reserved for al fresco dining under the stars. In every corner of this timeless Tudor Revival home, from its serene interiors to its enchanting outdoor spaces, a sense of warmth and tranquility prevails, making it the perfect retreat for this family. Which is your favorite space?
With “her signature warmth and Southern charm” (E! Online), the New York Times bestselling author of The Summer of Songbirds and the Peachtree Bluff series presents a tender and touching novel about a young woman who discovers the family she has always longed for when she spends a life-changing summer in North Carolina.
Present Day: Keaton Smith is desperate for a fresh start. So when her mother needs someone to put her childhood home in Beaufort, North Carolina, on the market—the home that Keaton didn’t know existed until now—she jumps at the chance to head south. But the moment she steps foot inside the abandoned house, she’s confronted with secrets about grandparents who died in a car accident before she was born. And as she gets to know her charming next-door neighbor, his precocious ten-year-old son, and a flock of endearingly feisty town busybodies, she soon finds she has more questions than answers.
1976: After meeting her adoring husband Townsend, Rebecca “Becks” Saint James abandoned the life she knew and never looked back. Forty years later, she’s made a name for herself as the best hostess North Carolina has ever seen. Her annual summer suppers have become the stuff of legend, and locals and out-of-towners alike clamor for an invitation to her stunning historic home. But she’s struggling behind the façade. Becks strives to make the lives of those around her as easy as possible, but this summer she is facing a dilemma that even she can’t solve. And as the end of the season looms, she is brought to a decision she never wanted to make.
As both Keaton and Becks face new challenges and chapters, they are connected through time by the house on Sunset Lane, which has protected the secrets, hopes, and dreams of the women in their family for generations. For fans of Summer of ‘69 and The Notebook, A Happier Life explores the power of family, the bonds of friendship, and the boundless nature of love.
