Detached house for sale in The Street, Kilmington, Axminster EX13

A handsome three double bedroom cottage featuring impressive reception space, two bathrooms and utility. Attractive enclosed gardens and garage. No onward chain and scope for improvement.

Star Cottage is welcomed to the market for the first time in over 30 years and is one of Kilmington's most memorable properties due to its beautiful stone façade and central location within the village. Initially starting its life as two cottages they were knocked through to create a single dwelling and the addition of a two storey extension sometime during the 20th century has created an impressive home with generous accommodation. The property is entered from the roadside via a gable end porch with quarry tiles flooring which leads through into a central reception hall featuring a brick fireplace with lpg fire and doors off to all principal rooms. The property boasts two spacious reception rooms with feature fireplace to include a dual aspect sitting room and formal dining room overlooking the garden. Beyond the dining room is a modern double glazed conservatory which again enjoys a lovely 180 degree view around the garden and access out to a paved seating area. There is a large kitchen fitted with a wide range of units, some integrated appliances and ample space for a further dining table. Adjoining utility room and separate downstairs cloakroom. To the first floor are three double bedrooms, two of which feature fitted storage and furniture, while the master suite features an en suite bathroom with separate shower. The remaining bedrooms are serviced by a modern family bathroom which has been upgraded in recent years to include a large shower cubicle, extensive tiling and a traditional linen cupboard. Despite requiring some general updating Star Cottage has been well cared for and includes an oil fired central heating system and extensive double glazed windows and doors.

Outside

Star Cottage enjoys a modest but perfectly formed garden, full of year round colour, established rose beds and two paved terraces. The level lawned gardens also include a summerhouse, greenhouse, potting shed and brick built garden store. Gated side access. In the agent’s opinion the garden of Star Cottage offers a good degree of privacy and is ideal for those enthusiasts who wish to enjoy a manageable garden.

Garage

Electric sectional door, light and power. Pedestrian door from garden.

Situation

Star Cottage is centrally positioned within the renowned East Devon Village of Kilmington. The village provides an excellent sellection of local amenities including a primary school, church, village hall, cricket pitch and play park, including tennis courts. There is a petrol station with convenience store, an excellent farm shop and two public houses. Axminster (2 miles) is a country town on the eastern fringes of Devon, close to the border with Dorset. It offers a selection of independent and national retailers including two supermarkets, schools, churches and a main line railway station on the Exeter to Waterloo line. The beautiful Axe Valley reaches the sea at Seaton (6 miles) and the famed resort of Lyme Regis is a similar distance. Exeter (M5) 24 miles, Taunton 20 miles.

Sporting

Racing at Taunton or Exeter. Golf at Honiton, Seaton or Lyme Regis. Sailing on the coast at Seaton or Lyme Regis. Various sporting and social clubs within the area including Kilmington Cricket Club.

Education

Primary schooling in Kilmington. State secondary schools at Axminster or Honiton, The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis and the excellent Colyton Grammar School. Independent Schools in the area include St Johns at Sidmouth, Perrott Hill at Crewkerne, Blundells at Tiverton. The Taunton and Exeter schools.

Services

Mains electric, water and drainage. Oil fired central heating.
Ultrafast broadband is available. Voice & data mobile coverage is available indoors & outdoors. Source :

Agents Note

Details of near by planning information will be available shortly.
Whilst the house is detached, the garage is attached to the neighbouring property.

Local Authority

East Devon District Council - Tel: Council Tax Band F.