- Substantial Detached Period Home
- Four Generous Bedrooms
- Two En Suite and Family Bathroom
- Four Reception Rooms
- Magnificent Garden
- Garage and Ample Parking
- Convenient Location
- Secluded Setting
Tucked behind a charming walled garden, this substantial detached period house offers a rare blend of privacy and convenience, situated within easy reach of the town yet enjoying a peaceful setting of its own. The property stands within large, beautifully maintained formal gardens, with ample driveway parking and delightful views towards the town centre and church tower.
The house itself is rich in character, with parts of earlier origin complemented by elegant Georgian additions, creating a home of both charm and generous proportions. In total there are four reception rooms, including a particularly elegant Georgian living room, filled with natural light and featuring doors opening directly onto the garden. A large study provides an excellent work-from-home space, while the cosy snug, complete with a wood-burning stove, offers a more intimate retreat. The spacious dining room is full of character, with a part exposed stone wall and impressive inglenook fireplace, making it ideal for entertaining.
The modern fitted kitchen flows seamlessly into a bright garden room, enjoying a lovely outlook across the property's own grounds and creating a superb everyday living space. A utility room and ground floor WC complete the downstairs accommodation.
Upstairs, a generous landing with a large airing/linen cupboard leads to the principal bedroom suite, which benefits from both a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. There is also a guest bedroom with en-suite, two further bedrooms, and a luxurious family bathroom.
Outside, the glorious gardens provide a wonderful setting for the house, offering space, privacy and mature planting. Additional features include a garage, parking for numerous vehicles, and a large timber shed/workshop.
The property has been exceptionally well maintained, including the installation of a complete new roof in recent years. It also benefits from solar panels generating a strong income through the feed-in tariff, and an EPC rating of B, which is particularly unusual for a period home of this nature.
All of this is located within approximately half a mile of the town centre of Axminster, combining the convenience of town living with the feel of a secluded private haven.
N.B. Summer garden photos provided by owners.
LOCALITY
Axminster is an old market town made famous by the Axminster carpet company and is situated on the River Axe in East Devon. There is a main line train station with services to London Waterloo and Exeter and the town provides a good range of day to day shopping, banking and health needs with plenty of cafes. The popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis is less than 6 miles away and the surrounding area has been designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
FURTHER INFORMATION
The kitchen offers a range of integrated appliances including: electric fan assisted oven, steam oven, induction hob with cooker hood above, fridge/freezer and dish washer. Additionally, there an integrated bin cupboard, illuminated cupboards, wine rack and a walk-in larder.
The utility room offers space and plumbing for washing machine and the boiler is sited here. A loft hatch offers access to the pressurised hot water cylinder.
Both the dining room and snug are fitted with wood burning stoves, whilst the drawing room has a gas fire.
Upstairs, on the landing is a large airing cupboard with radiator. A loft hatch from the landing provides access to the main insulated loft space with further access from a hatch in bedroom one.
OUTSIDE
The magnificent garden is a true highlight of this property, lovingly created and carefully nurtured by the current owners. It has been featured on Gardeners` World and in a number of magazines, and has regularly been opened to the public during the season testament to its exceptional design and appeal.
Thoughtfully planned, the garden boasts an abundance of well-stocked flower and shrub beds, complemented by an impressive variety of trees, both familiar and more unusual. While too numerous to list in full, notable specimens include camellias and magnolias, acers, cherry trees, lilac, crab apple, palms, and roses. A striking Foxglove Tree takes pride of place in the front garden and can be admired from most of the principal rooms. Additional planting includes bottle brush, liquid amber, eucryphia, and bay trees, all contributing to the garden`s rich texture and year-round interest. A key feature in from spring throughout the summer and autumn is the vast collection of Salvias, at one time around 200 different varieties.
From the roadside, a driveway leads to a detached garage, thoughtfully designed with doors to both the front and rear, providing a convenient through-route to the extended driveway. This in turn leads to further parking, a workshop, and the rear of the plot. Beyond lies a more informal meadow area, dotted with mature trees including a majestic Redwood, an Oak tree and fruit trees, including Pear, Apple, Greengage and Plum.
The rear boundary enjoys a delightful outlook backing onto open fields, with a nearby footpath offering easy access into the town in one direction and scenic countryside walks in the other.
There is a brick and cedar green house with power connect. Nearby is a water tap. A large timber workshop offers a very useful space for a number of uses with concrete floor, double doors and several windows. Power, light and water are connected.
There are a number of solar powered lights throughout the garden.
IMPROVEMENTS
A number of significant improvements have been made to the property under the current ownership. Although, not a comprehensive list, some of these works include: the property was re-roofed with new membrane, increased insulation, re-laid using original slate where possible, installation of solar panels, replacement windows throughout, re-arrangement of some rooms and creation of en-suite and family bathroom, re-fitted kitchen, redecoration inside and out and of course comprehensively landscaped the garden.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas Fired central heating. The boiler was serviced in March 2026. The water is metered and there is a separate meter for the garden. Due to the solar panels, the property benefits from a FIT generating around £3,000 income p.a.
COUNCIL TAX
Band G. East Devon District Council. £4448.97 (2026/27).
BROADBAND
Full fibre broadband is available at this property with speeds up to £1600Mbps. Source: Openreach
MOBILE
Mobile coverage is dependent on Network provider but is generally good outdoors. Source: Ofcom.
FLOOD RISK
Flood risk from Surface water, Rivers and sea is very low in this area. Source: Gov.
Council Tax
East Devon District Council, Band G
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
