Shop Lane, Wingfield, Wiltshire, BA14

In late 2021, the owners of 58 Shop Lane traded city life for a peaceful country retreat—and it wasn’t just the charm of this detached period house that drew them in. The real clincher was the idyllic garden, offering sweeping rural views and a sense of space rarely found in urban living.

‘We’d already fallen in love with historic Bradford on Avon,’ they explain, ‘but it was the garden and the light-filled, cottage-style home—modern, comfortable, and wonderfully functional—that truly won us over. A picture-postcard sanctuary and a breath of fresh air after life in the city.’

Dating back to the 1850s and originally linked to a nearby farm, the two-storey home has been thoughtfully extended over the years to create a well-balanced layout. The ground floor includes a spacious sitting room, kitchen/diner, family room, separate dining room, utility, and store. Upstairs, there are four bedrooms, a shower room and a family bathroom. ‘The cosy sitting room, with its original stone fireplace and log burner, is perfect for quiet evenings, while the garden is a favourite retreat—an effortless, natural extension of the house.’

Located just outside Bradford on Avon in the village of Wingfield set within protected greenbelt the owners say, ‘the local amenities are amazing, from the village—with its church, community hall, primary school, and the fantastic Poplars Inn—to easy access to great eateries, some of Wiltshire and Somerset’s best market towns, scenic walks, and direct trains to London. The location really can’t be bettered.’

‘We have completely refurbished the second bathroom, fitted new wardrobes in keeping with the house, laid herringbone flooring, modernised the kitchen, opened up the garden for panoramic views, and built a garden lodge with bar, seating, and decking.’

‘The property is perfect for entertaining, with an amazing garden ideal for families and al fresco dining. The garden lodge adds an extra social space, making it a fantastic setting for gatherings in every season.’

The neighbours are wonderful—kind, helpful, and part of a true village community. They feed the cat, hold the key, and create a warm, safe atmosphere with regular, friendly get-togethers.’

‘Outside, we enjoy beautiful sunsets, peaceful countryside, and cows grazing in the field—it’s truly tranquil.’

‘It’s a true home, with a warm, welcoming feel the moment you walk in. It’s everything—beautiful, full of character, and incredibly easy to fall in love with.’

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