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Market Square, Axminster

PROPERTY TYPE

Apartment

BEDROOMS

1

BATHROOMS

1

SIZE

475 sq ft

44 sq m

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Key features

  • Historic apartment
  • Town centre position
  • Close to facilities
  • Large double bedroom
  • Open plan living design
  • Character features
  • Electric heating
  • Private balcony
  • New lease agreement

Description

Spacious first floor apartment set in Axminster town with excellent proportions, private balcony and no onward chain.

The Property - This first floor apartment is ideally placed for Axminster town and forms part of The Old Bell House. With its curved façade, this striking building was once one of Axminster’s premier coaching inns before being converted into a parade of four commercial premises with six apartments above. Flat 3 enjoys a pleasant position within the development, set along the rear elevation, away from the road, with views over Castle Hill and the surrounding countryside. The apartment is in need of updating and benefits from excellent ceiling heights, deep skirting boards and has a feeling of space with plenty of natural light. The accommodation comprises of a dual aspect open plan kitchen/living room with a range of kitchen units, good size double bedroom and modern shower room. The property enjoys the use of a small private balcony which is accessed via double doors from the main reception space. The apartment is approached from Market Square, via a first floor communal entrance hallway.

Situation - Situated in a most convenient position and within walking distance of the centre of Axminster, the property is set off Market Square. Axminster is a bustling market town on the eastern fringes of Devon, close to the border with West Dorset and South Somerset. 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 20 miles. Axminster itself offers a selection of independent shops, supermarket, schooling and train station that is on the direct line to London Waterloo and Exeter. Every Thursday a well supported local produce market is held in Trinity Square.

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Services - Mains electric, water and drainage.
Broadband : Superfast broadband available
Mobile Network Coverage : There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom’s website for more details.
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Local Authority - East Devon Council
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Council Tax Band: A

Material Information - 1.) The area around the property is at a low risk from flooding from rivers, seas and surface water.
2.) The seller is currently in the process of extending the lease to 990 years with the cost of the lease agreement included within the agreed purchase price. No ground rent is payable. Service charge £1470 per annum.

Brochures

Flat 3 The Old Bell House.pdf
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Band: A
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Market Square, Axminster

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Affordability

Monthly repayments£427
Property: £ 85,000
Deposit: £ 8,500
Interest rate: 5.33%
Term: 30 years
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About Symonds & Sampson, Axminster

Trinity Square, Axminster, EX13 5AW
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Exciting News!! Symonds & Sampson LLP is delighted to have been recognised as one of the top 2% of Estate Agents and Letting Agents in the UK, and now features in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2026 – the most comprehensive review of UK agencies. The firm has been awarded the highest prize, Double Gold, for Sales and Lettings across all eleven agency offices. This puts us firmly in the top 2% of agencies across the UK!

Residential Estate Agents You Can Trust

Symonds & Sampson has been providing a comprehensive range of property services to clients across Dorset, Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Hampshire and Cornwall since 1858.

Proudly independent to this day, our reputation is built on trust and integrity, and our forward-thinking experts are committed to providing a high-quality agency service from start to finish. Your home is probably the most significant investment you will ever make, and you can trust our knowledgeable agents to guide you through the process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience.

• 17 regional offices

• Over 90 qualified professionals

• The London Office

• Extensive register of applicants actively searching for property

• Over 250,000 average monthly website views

• Over 1,500,000 average monthly reach on social media

We are one of the few firms in the area that can offer the sale of property by private treaty, auction and tender, and we are proud of our thriving letting and property management department. Furthermore, as a multidisciplinary firm, we can leverage the extensive knowledge of our in-house valuers, surveyors, and planners to provide the advice and support you need for buying, selling, or managing your residential, rural, and commercial properties.

We look forward to helping you.

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