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See how verdicts work2-bedroom terraced house · EX13 5QD
For saleListed 23 daysAuction 20 Nov · in 26 days
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About
For sale by Auction. A period one bedroom stone cottage close to Axminster town centre and amenities in need of updating.
For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Friday 20th November 2026 at 2pm at Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne DT9 3NL.
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The Property This interesting stone cottage perfectly positioned for Axminster town and is set back along the old North Street away from passing traffic.
The property has been much loved and is welcomed to the market for the first time since the 1940s.
The cottage has been a long-term rental property for a number of years and subject to updating it is estimated that it could rent for £795 pcm.
Despite needing updating there is extensive double glazing as well as a gas fired central heating system.
The current accommodation consists of sitting room, kitchen, double bedroom, dressing room/occasion bedroom, and bathroom.
Outside A right of way runs along the rear of the terrace where the property has three outside stores, including a wash house with water and power connected, and also a Linhay.
Situation The property is situated in a most convenient position only a few minutes’ walk from the town's Minster and amenities.
Axminster is a bustling market town on the eastern fringes of Devon, close to the border with West Dorset and South Somerset.
The town has a selection of national and independent retailers, doctor surgery and dentists. There is a well-supported country produce market held in Trinity Square every Thursday.
The beautiful Axe Valley with its renowned bird sanctuary reaches the sea at Seaton (6 miles) and the famed beaches of the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the resort of Lyme Regis are at a similar distance.
Exeter (M5) is 24 miles, and Taunton 22 miles. Axminster train station that is on the direct line to London Waterloo to Exeter line.
Directions What3words ///priced.helper.described Services Mains electric, gas, water and drainage. Ultrafast broadband and mobile network coverage are available in the area.
Refer to Ofcom's website for more details.
Local Authority East Devon District Council Tel : Council Tax Band A Material Information The area surrounding the property is at a very low risk from flooding from river, seas, and surface water.
Solicitors Scott Rowe Axminster, EX13 5DS
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