Inside the Enchanting Oxfordshire Home of Artist Matthew Rice

In the lush countryside of Oxfordshire, artist Matthew Rice, longtime creative partner and illustrator for Emma Bridgewater, has created an utterly enchanting home filled with color, whimsy, and old-world charm.Set within the walls of a historic estate, his home feels like stepping into a living storybook, where craftsmanship, imagination, and heritage blend seamlessly.

From the joyfully hand-painted entryway created by one of his daughters, to the richly layered rooms overflowing with character, this is a home built slowly over time — through stories, textures, and the practical magic of everyday beauty. Two loyal dogs trail behind him as he moves between house and garden, reinforcing the feeling that this is not just a dwelling, but a lived-in creative world.

The garden unfurls like another chapter of the story: wild, abundant, and filled with painterly energy, a true reflection of Matthew’s artistic spirit and love of nature. Warm, eccentric, and richly personal, this Oxfordshire retreat is a celebration of imagination made tangible.