Character-filled 3/4 bed cottage on nearly 0.5 acre in peaceful hamlet, close to Axminster.
Mid-18th century detached period cottage with many original features
Flexible 3/4 bedroom layout; ground-floor fourth bedroom or home office
Mature gardens approaching 0.5 acre with fruit trees and herbaceous borders
Barn, greenhouse, potting shed and wide off-street parking via double gates
Gravel driveway outside property curtilage — check access responsibility
EPC Band F; oil-fired boiler and likely uninsulated stone walls
Quiet no-through lane location, about 2 miles from Axminster amenities
Fast FTTP ultrafast broadband and average mobile signal coverage
Set at the end of a quiet no-through lane, this mid-18th century detached cottage combines period charm with generous outdoor space. The house offers flexible accommodation across two levels — currently arranged as three double bedrooms with the option for a fourth ground-floor bedroom or a dedicated home office. Original features such as exposed beams, window seats and a wood burner sit alongside practical updates including double glazing and an Everhot kitchen range.
The property occupies just under 0.5 acre of mature, well-established gardens with lawns, herbaceous borders, fruit trees, and useful outbuildings including a barn, greenhouse and potting shed. A gravel driveway and double gates provide abundant off-street parking; note the driveway lies outside the property curtilage. The setting is peaceful yet not isolated, with a village community nearby and Axminster about two miles away for shops, rail and amenities.
Practical considerations include oil-fired central heating and an EPC rating of F. The stone walls are original and assumed uninsulated, so buyers should factor potential improvement costs for insulation and energy efficiency upgrades. Council tax is above average. Broadband and mobile coverage are strong, making the house well suited to a combination of countryside living and modern home working.
This cottage will appeal to buyers looking for a characterful family home in the Devon countryside, gardeners appreciating a large plot, or those happy to invest selectively to improve energy performance. Viewings are recommended to appreciate the scale, layout and mature garden setting in person.