Returning home from work on a summer’s evening, the owner of the apartment at Felsted pours himself a cold drink and steps out on to his balcony. His stylish, two-bedroom home sits on the third floor of a lakeside building, where it enjoys magical views out across the water and its leafy, green surroundings. “To be honest, whenever it is not raining I tend to be out on the balcony,” he admits. “It is a lovely place to relax and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine, as well as the views. If people come over, this is where we tend to sit. It is the perfect place to unwind.”