Membury, Axminster, Devon

A charming Grade II Listed period home with a self-contained single-storey annexe, beautifully positioned in the heart of the sought-after village of Membury. The village lies within the stunning Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB) in East Devon, an area renowned for its unspoilt countryside and picturesque surroundings.
In recent years, Kinders has undergone an extensive programme of thoughtful improvements by the current owners. These works include complete rewiring, installation of a new boiler and radiators, and significant upgrades such as a newly fitted kitchen, and redecoration throughout. A wood-burning stove set within a striking inglenook fireplace further enhances the character and warmth of the home.
The property is beautifully presented throughout, retaining a wealth of original features including exposed beams, window seats and traditional flagstone floors, which combine to create a home full of charm and character.
The self-contained annexe provides flexible accommodation, comprising a bedroom, shower room, lounge, kitchen and a small conservatory, and benefits from new bottled-gas central heating making it ideal for guests or multi-generational living.
Outside, the property is complemented by a number of useful outbuildings, including a stone barn (part two-storey with a vaulted ceiling to the remaining section) and a former stable block with tin roof, now arranged as storage areas, workshop and stores.
The generous garden extends to just over a quarter of an acre, offering ample outdoor space, while a gated driveway from the village road provides parking for several vehicles.
The main house accommodation comprises four bedrooms, a family bathroom and a long landing on the first floor. On the ground floor there is a spacious newly fitted kitchen/dining room, boot room, ground floor shower room, and a small entrance hall with pretty tiled floor, leading into the impressive living room, featuring the inglenook fireplace and flagstone floors. An internal hall with reading area provides access to a good-sized study and the staircase to the first floor.

Overall, this is a wonderfully characterful village home offering versatile accommodation, attractive gardens, and excellent outbuildings, set within one of East Devon's most desirable rural locations.

LOCALITY
Membury is a small village about 4 miles northwest of Axminster and is in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a small but strong community with a Primary School and Village Hall, with several clubs operating throughout the village, including arts and crafts, badminton, history society, short mat bowls and bell ringing amongst them.


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 including the River Cottage Canteen, which draws visitors to the town. The city of Exeter is about 30 miles distant and the airport a little closer at about 25 miles.

GARDEN
At the front of the house is a walled kitchen garden with raised beds, ideal for growing produce. There majority of the garden lies to the back with a sweeping law and shallow steps leading to the far end. Planting beds are well stocked with flowering shrubs, spring bulbs and seasonal flowers. There are a number of seating areas to follow the movement of the sun (or shade) throughout the day.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected except gas. Oil fired central heating to the main house. Gas (bottled) central heating to the annexe. Water is metered.

COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Main house is band F. Currently £3,636.97 (2026/27). Annexe is Band B £1,958.36. N.B. The annexe is exempt for council tax (exemption Class T, which relates to a restriction in the planning permission that prevents it being let).

BROADBAND
Fibre to cabinet serves the property with the owners currently able to receive between 50Mbps and 70Mbps. Source: Home owners and Open Reach.

MOBILE
Mobile coverage in Membury is limited with Vodafone offering the best reception outdoors. Source: Ofcom.

FLOOD RISK
The flood risk indicator for the area is high (source: Gov) but the property benefits from a pump system and the owners have flood prevention boards for the front gates.

Council Tax
East Devon District Council, Band F

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.