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Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster

PROPERTY TYPE

Detached

BEDROOMS

5

BATHROOMS

3

SIZE

2,938 sq ft

273 sq m

TENURE
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Freehold

Key features

  • Historic period home
  • Double garage & workshop
  • Spacious living areas
  • Village location
  • Annexe potential
  • Beautiful gardens
  • No onward chain
  • EPC F
  • Freehold
  • Council Tax Band G

Description

A charming historic family home situated in the heart of the village, offering spacious, versatile living spaces throughout and marketed with no onward chain. This property presents excellent potential for renovation and is ideal for family life or multi-generational living.

Situation - Set in the heart of the community village of Kilmington, overlooking the green. The village is home to an array of clubs and facilities, with two pubs, and churches, renowned primary school, garage with shop and popular Millers Farm shop.

The village has a bus service to the nearby market town of Axminster; Axminster provides day-to-day amenities, along with a station on the Exeter to London Waterloo line and good road connections to the A303. M5 Motorway connections at Taunton and Exeter, both benefiting from a main line station on the London Paddington line. The Jurassic coast at Lyme Regis is an easy drive away.

A range of educational facilities are in the area including the renowned Colyton Grammar school around 4 miles away.

Description - Though not listed, The Old Parsonage is a property of considerable historic charm, dating back to the 18th century. A much-loved family home for over half a century, it is constructed of stone with rendered elevations beneath a modern tiled roof. The house has been sympathetically renovated over the years and includes a cellar, providing more than 4,000 sq. ft. of living space, along with a double garage and workshop.

The entrance is marked by a handsome front door, adorned with an elegant stained-glass window, which opens into a welcoming reception hall. The Old Parsonage offers three well-proportioned reception rooms, all of which enjoy delightful views over the village green. The ground floor comprises a dual-aspect sitting room with an impressive stone fireplace and wood-burning stove, a formal dining room, and a spacious, adaptable family room or second sitting room. The well-appointed kitchen is positioned at the rear of the property, overlooking the beautifully maintained gardens. Additionally, a downstairs cloakroom and access to the cellar provide convenient storage solutions.

On the first floor, there are four well-sized bedrooms, each with a picturesque view of the village green. A family bathroom is also located on this level for convenience. Additionally, a spacious attic room with exposed beams and a traditional loft area offers potential for further development, whether as extra living space or for another purpose, subject to the necessary consents.

Annexe - To the east of the property, a secondary entrance provides access to the annexe—an ideal space for independent or multigenerational living. Though connected to the main house, the annexe enjoys a sense of separation, complete with its own kitchen, private staircase, and a separate landing leading to a well-appointed bedroom and bathroom.

Outside - The mature gardens surrounding The Old Parsonage are exquisitely landscaped, boasting a delightful array of established shrubs and fruit trees, including apple, plum, and pear. A level lawn enhances the property's natural charm, while at the rear, a paved seating area and courtyard provide a peaceful retreat, centred around a graceful acer tree. A productive greenhouse offers an ideal space for gardening enthusiasts.

For added convenience, pedestrian access leads to the double garage, along with an outside WC. To the front, a charming walled garden further enhances the character and kerb appeal of this distinguished home.

Services - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Standard and Superfast broadband available. Mobile signal likely outside with Three, EE, Vodafone and 02 (Ofcom).

Originally used to water the vegetables, there is a Well in the rear garden. Please note that the pump is currently not in use.

Directions - On the A35, turn into Kilmington at The Old Inn. Head south into the village and just after St Giles Church, turn left onto The Green. The Old Parsonage can be found on your left.

Agents Note - We are advised that the property is unregistered and it will be the buyers solicitors responsibility to register the property on completion. The Rayburn in the third reception room is decommissioned.

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Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster
COUNCIL TAXA payment made to your local authority in order to pay for local services like schools, libraries, and refuse collection. The amount you pay depends on the value of the property.Read more about council Tax in our glossary page.
Band: G
PARKINGDetails of how and where vehicles can be parked, and any associated costs.Read more about parking in our glossary page.
Yes
GARDENA property has access to an outdoor space, which could be private or shared.
Yes
ACCESSIBILITYHow a property has been adapted to meet the needs of vulnerable or disabled individuals.Read more about accessibility in our glossary page.
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About Stags, Honiton

66 High Street, Honiton, EX14 1PS
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Stags distinctive office, in an elegant Grade II Listed Georgian townhouse, is situated prominently in Honiton's High Street. The residential sales and lettings departments covering this part of East Devon can be found here, together with Professional Services.

Stags has been a dynamic influence on the West Country property market for over 150 years and is acknowledged as the leading firm of chartered surveyors and auctioneers in the West Country with 22 geographically placed offices across Cornwall, Devon, Somerset and Dorset. We take great pride in the trust placed in our name and our reputation.

Stags offers the security of using an exceptional professional service with qualified chartered surveyors and dedicated property experts, who are able to give individual advice on a wide range of residential issues. We take pride in our in-depth knowledge of the West Country, as well as the regional property markets and are armed with a network of invaluable personal contacts, which enables us to deliver an impressive package of skills.

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