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Sherston sits in the northwestern corner of Wiltshire, caught in a deep meander of the River Avon about five miles west of Malmesbury. Its layout is distinct, defined by a broad, tree-lined High Street that follows the ridge of the hill, a footprint that still reflects its history as a compact Saxon settlement. The village is built largely from weathered Cotswold stone, centered around the Church of the Holy Cross, which dates back to the 12th century and features a notable Norman tower. For those living here, daily life revolves around a strong sense of self-sufficiency; it remains one of the few villages of its size to retain a post office, a primary school, and a busy village stores, all within walking distance of the central square. To the north, the landscape opens out toward the Gloucestershire border and the Duke of Beaufort’s Badminton Estate, offering a network of footpaths that link the village to the surrounding farmland and the quiet valley of the Luckington Brook. While it feels deeply rural, the proximity to the M4 and the Fosse Way provides reliable connections to Bristol, Bath, and Swindon, making it a practical base for those who work in the wider region but prefer the slower pace of a traditional upland village.