Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13

A beautifully presented extended 3 bedroom detached cross passage period thatched property much improved by the current owners.



Vealhayes is a charming, Grade II listed, three-bedroom detached cross passage period home. This property has been much improved and extended by the current owners. It features traditional elements like exposed stone, flagstone floors and timber, reflecting its historical character. The house is situated in a picturesque village location with countryside views, making it an attractive option for those seeking a blend of historical charm and modern living improvements.

This delightful home has well-proportioned rooms and offers flexible accommodation which could also be suitable for multigenerational living.
The accommodation includes on the ground floor a front door leading into a cross passage hallway with doors off to a fitted kitchen, dining room, sitting room with inglenook fire place and staircase to the first floor, snug with a wood burning stove. From the snug there is access to a large boot room/ utility area which also includes a WC and stairs up to the first floor, sun room. This area of the property is a two storey modern extension.
On the first floor there is a landing with two double bedrooms and a shower room. The second part of the landing leads into bedroom one which is the full depth of the house with a door into a lobby area which is used as a study. Doors lead from here into a bathroom and into the amazing sun room. The sun room which is the upstairs section of the extension has multiple windows bringing in lots of light and a large picture window at the gable end with views over the countryside beyond. This room also has the stair case coming up from the utility room.
The property further benefits from some heritage double glazing and an air source heat pump system with radiators throughout the property.

The property is situated on the edge of the popular village of Kilmington, just under 2 miles from Axminster, and near the local Millers farm shop. The village provides a primary school, village hall, church, post office/stores, two Inns, garage and playing field. Further amenities in
Axminster which also has a mainline railway station on the London Waterloo line. Senior schools in the area include the highly rated Colyton Grammar which is 4 miles way, plus Woodroffe at Lyme Regis. The coast at Seaton is 6 miles and the regional city of Exeter some 25 miles to the West.

A real feature of this delightful home is its outside space. The property sits within a 0.51 acre plot and includes a large gated gravel driveway with access to a double garage (with light and power). The garage, patio and small stream are at the rear of the property. The front garden has a stone woodshed and greenhouse.
Around the back is a patio area, more lawn,, mature borders and an array of mature trees and shrubs. This wonderful garden is then surrounded by a low stone wall allow the full extent of the views around it.
The property further benefits from an old well which is used for watering the garden.