Brickworth Place, Swindon, SN3

The One: With a garden worth cancelling plans for.

Badbury Park just levelled up. This three-bed semi has taken the easy, modern new-build formula and added a whole lot of personality - statement wallpaper, wall panelling, rich colour and, out back, a garden that absolutely steals the show.

Step through the hallway, where the gorgeous feature wallpaper gives the first hint that this isn’t your standard copy-and-paste interior. There’s a downstairs WC that’s giving ‘boujee restaurant toilet vibes’ with another feature wall.

Then, the living bit. A bright, feel-good lounge/diner with room to do both. Box-set marathons and lazy Sundays, pasta nights, cosy dinner parties and the inevitable pile of life that ends up on the table. Light, airy and easy to live in, it’s the kind of space that works just as well with everyone home as it does when you finally get the place to yourself. Comfy. Sociable. Zero wasted space.

Then there’s the kitchen - and it’s a seriously good one. More storage than you’d expect, beautifully bright and properly spacious, it’s got that clean, modern feel without feeling clinical. Subway tiles keep things classic, while chic wall panelling adds a little personality. There’s loads of room to actually use it too - Sunday baking sessions, music on while you cook, little hands helping with dinner, or going all-out when everyone’s coming over. Cook. Bake. Host. Grow your own. Repeat.

And from here, you get your first look at the main event.

Honestly? The garden is a bit of a dream. Big, beautifully maintained and bursting with greenery, it manages to be low-maintenance without losing any of the charm. A generous artificial lawn gives you all the green with none of the mowing, while a patio straight off the house has summer dinners, BBQs and drinks in the sun written all over it. Around the edges, beautifully tended flower beds and established planting bring colour and character, while the greenhouse and growing space are ready for anyone with grow-your-own ambitions - tomatoes, herbs, veggies, flowers… your little Good Life era starts here. There’s a large shed for all the less aesthetically pleasing garden stuff too. Sun loungers out, something cold poured, phone on DND… yes please. Low maintenance. High impact. Very hard to leave.

Upstairs, the main bedroom is giving boutique-hotel energy. Dark feature panelling meets gorgeous burnt-orange tones and a statement ceiling, with its own en-suite shower room finishing things off. Bedroom two is a bright and airy double, while bedroom three is small-but-mighty - nursery, WFH setup, dressing room, walk-in wardrobe… pick your era. The family bathroom keeps things fresh and modern with a three-piece suite and shower over the bath.

Location? Spot on. You’ve got Coate Water nearby for dog walks, Sunday strolls, fresh air and getting outside when you’re not already living your best life in that garden. Fancy a bite to eat? We can’t recommend the New Calley in Wanborough enough - less than 10 mins drive and worth it for their roasts. Good schools, transport links and all the essentials close by.

Three beds. Two bathrooms. Serious personality. And a garden that deserves its own Rightmove listing.

Parking - Driveway