Midway Cottage, Church Lane, Axbridge

A deceptively spacious and beautifully refurbished period cottage, Midway Cottage exudes warmth, charm, and character throughout.

This inviting home has been thoughtfully modernised while retaining its traditional appeal. The accommodation comprises a wide and welcoming entrance hall—once part of a historic walkway. The open-plan living/dining room includes a characterful brick-built fireplace with a newly fitted log burner, perfect for cosy evenings. The contemporary kitchen is modern yet sympathetic to the property's age, offering integrated appliances, a hob, and a useful separate utility area/rear porch, which also houses a combination boiler. The family bathroom is smartly presented with a mixture of sage and white glazed brick tiles, a full-length bath, basin, and WC.

Upstairs, there are two generously sized double bedrooms with the second bedroom benefitting from excellent eaves storage. 

A standout feature of the property is its stunning view of the nearby 13th-century Church of St John the Baptist, framed by traditional cottage windows. Outside, a private rear courtyard catches the morning sun and provides space for al fresco dining, with room for a table and chairs, a BBQ, and herb pots.

Perfectly positioned in the heart of this historic town, Midway Cottage sits in a peaceful lane just off the square, surrounded by other notable period buildings, including King John’s Hunting Lodge. The location is not only steeped in history but also highly convenient, with excellent local amenities, pubs, restaurants, well-regarded schools, transport links, and beautiful countryside walks all close by.

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First time buyers, downsizers or investors... Are you looking for something a bit unique? Then look no further than Midway Cottage. This character packed country cottage is deceptive in its accommodation and offers easy access to the plethora of amenities that Axbridge offers.

Situation
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the east side of the A38 and overlooked by Wavering Down and Crooks Peak is the ever-popular medieval town of Axbridge ( Somerset town is packed with 'old world' charm and its Medieval beginnings are still evident in some of its oldest buildings. An important wool-producer in the Middle Ages, the town has always been at the centre of things, indeed it was a river port in earlier times. This was reflected in its early royal charters allowing it to hold markets, fairs and become a royal borough. It even had its own mint, with coins showing the town's symbol: the Lamb and Flag. There is far less through traffic nowadays, but the layout of the town has changed little over the centuries, a medieval town expanding on a fortified Saxon burgh. Axbridge is well served for local facilities include post office, general stores, primary ( and middle ( schools (Fairlands being in Cheddar) and a number of restaurants. Further facilities are available in the nearby villages of Winscombe and Cheddar and as mentioned, primary and nursery schools are available at Weare and Axbridge with older children attending Kings of Wessex School ( or private/public schools at Sidcot, Wells Cathedral School and Millfield. The town has good access to the City of Bristol and the seaside town of Weston-super-Mare and there is access to the motorway network at Clevedon (junction 20), St. Georges (junction 21) and Edithmead (junction 22). There is an international airport at Lulsgate and access to a mainline railway station at Yatton.

Directions

Midway Cottage is the middle of three properties in the short Church Lane which runs from St Mary's Street up to St John's Church. You will be able to park in Chestnut Avenue which is a quiet residential street and can then follow the footpath that borders the Church to approach the cottage from the top end of Church Lane.