High Street, Marshfield

"We love having countryside walks just moments from our front door, while still being right in the heart of the village, with the café, shops and pubs on our doorstep. We have great neighbours and love the real sense of community. But one of my favourite things about the house is how peaceful and secluded it feels at the back, especially in the garden. It's the best of both worlds."

The Home

Far more spacious than its historic High Street frontage might suggest, this substantial Grade II listed home offers approximately 3,095 sqft of beautifully renovated and extended accommodation, combining the character and proportions of a period property with a more contemporary approach to family living. With four double bedrooms, three bathrooms, a generous private garden, extensive off-street parking and a garage, it offers a rare combination of space, character and practicality in the heart of Marshfield.

The original house offers a series of well-proportioned reception rooms, each with its own character. The living room centres around a log burner, while a second reception room retains an open fireplace. Between the two, the dining room makes a feature of its exposed former fireplace, now cleverly used to display wine alongside a built-in drinks fridge. Herringbone flooring runs throughout much of the ground floor, with bespoke storage in the entrance hall and a useful cellar adding to the practicality.

The kitchen extension sits at the heart of the home, linked to the original house by a striking glazed connection that creates a clear distinction between old and new. Generous in scale and finished to a high standard, the space centres around a substantial quartz-topped island, with integrated appliances, considered storage and underfloor heating. Designed to work just as well for everyday life as it does for entertaining, it opens up a more contemporary way of living while remaining sympathetic to the character of the original house. A separate utility room, dedicated drying room with recently installed boiler and an art studio complete the ground floor.

Upstairs, the principal bedroom benefits from a separate dressing area with walk-in wardrobes, and en suite. One further bedrooms enjoys its own en-suite shower room, finished with Mandarin Stone tiles and subtle night-sensor lighting. Smart heating controls add a further layer of convenience, bringing the house up to date without detracting from its period character.

The Outside

One of the home's most unexpected features is the wonderfully peaceful and secluded garden, tucked away behind the historic High Street. To the rear, the generous garden offers a wonderful balance of space, privacy and established greenery. A broad porcelain-tiled terrace provides plenty of room for outdoor dining, overlooking an expansive lawn bordered by mature planting and established fig, pear and apple trees. Garden lighting brings the space into its own during the evening. A garage, extensive off-street parking for several vehicles and rear vehicle access offer welcome practicality particularly valuable features for a substantial period home in the heart of the village.

A particularly notable feature is the substantial two-storey former tannery, currently providing useful garden storage and workshop space. With planning permission for conversion, it also presents exciting scope for future ancillary accommodation, a home office, studio or annexe, subject to the approved plans and any necessary consents. This offers flexibility for the future while the main house is beautifully finished and ready to enjoy as it stands.

Combining period architecture, a carefully considered extension and a generous garden, this is a distinctive Marshfield home that has been updated with real thought for modern living, while retaining the character that makes it special.

Living in Marshfield

Positioned between Bristol and Bath, Marshfield is one of the South West's most sought-after villages, celebrated for its handsome period architecture, strong sense of community and picturesque countryside setting. Much of the village falls within a conservation area, with historic stone-fronted homes and a wide High Street creating a quintessential Cotswold feel.

One of the greatest attractions is the ability to enjoy village life and open countryside in equal measure. Independent shops, cafés, traditional pubs, a primary school and sports facilities are all within walking distance, while an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways provides beautiful countryside walks directly from the village.

Despite its rural charm, Marshfield is conveniently positioned for Bath and Bristol, with access to the M4 approximately five miles away. Mainline railway connections are available from Bath, Bristol and nearby Chippenham, making the village an appealing choice for those seeking more space and a country lifestyle without sacrificing convenience.

Marshfield's combination of historic character, community spirit and excellent connectivity makes it particularly appealing to those looking for countryside on their doorstep and village life just outside their front door.