Fosse Cottages, North Wraxall, SN14

If your wish list includes stylish country living, the warmth and safety of having good neighbours around you and a beautiful garden with space to grow, potter and enjoy the seasons, this gorgeous Cotswold home could be exactly what you have been searching for.

Set within a small collection of cottages surrounded by gardens, orchards and open countryside, you can enjoy a way of life here that feels wonderfully connected. There is an easy openness between neighbours and their gardens, together with a natural sense of community. At the same time, your home and garden are distinctly your own, giving you a wonderful sense of space, privacy and independence.

The cottage itself has a relaxed sense of style that feels completely at home in its country setting. Inside, the spaces are warm, individual and full of personality, with a layout that gives you room to entertain, unwind, work or simply retreat with a good book.

At the heart of the home is a sociable kitchen, with room for a dining table, generous work surfaces and plenty of storage. Pull up a chair with a glass of wine and linger over dinner with friends, in a space that is as practical as it is inviting.

When the evening calls for something quieter, retreat to the sitting room and light the log burner. It is a cosy, characterful space made for slower evenings, whether you are settling in with a film, losing yourself in a book or simply enjoying the fire with a glass of something good.

Then there is the sun lounge, bringing a completely different feel to the cottage. Filled with natural light and opening directly onto the garden, it is a lovely place for morning coffee, an afternoon with a book or simply sitting with the doors open and watching the seasons change outside.

Also on the ground floor is a generous bathroom, where a roll-top claw-foot bath brings a touch of indulgence alongside a separate shower. Run a deep bath at the end of the day, close the door and take your time. It is another example of how this cottage makes everyday life feel just that little bit more special.

Upstairs, three bedrooms give you the freedom to decide exactly how you want to use the space. Keep a beautiful principal bedroom for yourself, have a dedicated room ready for friends and family to stay, and use the third as a dressing room, reading room or whatever suits the way you live. One of the bedrooms opens to a Juliet balcony, creating a lovely connection with the countryside outside, while a separate WC completes the first floor.

Step outside and the garden becomes a real part of everyday life. There is space to sit in the sunshine, grow your own vegetables, fill the borders and pots with whatever you love, or simply enjoy having green space around you. Mature planting and hedging give the garden a lovely established feel, while the vegetable-growing area invites you to make it as productive as you want it to be.

At the bottom of the garden, tucked into a wonderfully peaceful and private spot, the garden studio is a real highlight. Fully insulated, with power and internet, it is currently used as a dedicated sewing studio and shows just how well this space works for a business, creative pursuit or home office. The design has been carefully thought through too, with log storage cleverly concealed behind the studio and a gorgeous hammock area creating another little place to switch off and enjoy the garden. It feels calm, secluded and entirely separate from the house, giving you somewhere to work, create or simply disappear into for a few hours.

There is plenty of practicality behind the charm too. Your own garage and private parking make coming and going easy, while solar panels, oil-fired central heating and the log-burning stove help make the cottage comfortable and well equipped for life throughout the year.

Beyond the cottage, you are surrounded by some of the loveliest countryside in the Cotswolds, with beautiful walks, pretty villages and the picture-postcard surroundings of Castle Combe close by. Marshfield is nearby for everyday essentials and village life, while Bath is there whenever you fancy dinner in the city, a little shopping, theatre or culture.

And for a setting that feels so peaceful and rural, you are remarkably well connected. Chippenham puts mainline rail services within easy reach, while excellent road links make travelling towards Bath, Bristol and further afield straightforward. It is a location that allows you to embrace country life fully, while keeping everything you need for work, travel and a little city indulgence comfortably accessible.

Perhaps what makes this cottage so appealing is the balance it gives you. You have your own beautiful home, garden and studio, with the freedom to live entirely at your own pace, while being part of a small community where neighbours know each other and genuinely look out for one another. Add the countryside on your doorstep and Bath within easy reach, and it becomes a very compelling place to begin your next chapter.