Located in the leafy countryside just to the north of Bristol, Maple House is a brilliantly peaceful retreat from the buzz of the city. It was designed with excellent eco-credentials by local architect Viv Summerill in 2018, generating all of the energy required for heating through its south-facing solar panels. Unfolding over 2,000 sq ft, the house has four bedrooms and a series of generous, interconnected ground-floor living spaces shaped by high-quality materials. It is surrounded by a neat garden, with a tall boundary hedge that fosters a feeling of near-total privacy.