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Axminster is a small market town on the eastern border of Devon, built on a hill overlooking the River Axe. The town gave its name to a type of carpet created by a power loom capable of weaving numerous colours and patterns, invented in 1775 by Thomas Whitty. Carpet is still manufactured in Axminster, a town that is rich in rural character.
Houses for sale in Axminster are a mix of new-build detached and semi-detached houses; modern bungalows, period cottages and houses, and impressive Grade II listed properties in rural locations. As a guide to prices, semi-detached modern houses offering three bedrooms are from £190,000; modern detached houses offering four bedrooms are from £250,000, and detached bungalows from £280,000. Above £400,000, estate agents in Axminster offer some delightful cottages and houses, often stone-built and set in exquisite rural locations, with up to six bedrooms.
If you are looking for flats for sale in Axminster they are available in period conversions and purpose-built apartment houses, from £120,000 for one bedroom and £135,000 for two. Please contact Axminster estate agents for details of flats, cottages and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Axminster
Axminster has many interesting shops and attractive streets radiating from the town square, in a charming town surrounded by beautiful parks, stately homes and verdant countryside. The Church of St Mary with its Saxon foundations stands on Minster Green in the centre of Axminster and serves St Mary's Catholic Primary School. Other local schools include Axminster County Primary, All Saints Church of England Primary, and Musbury Primary.
Transport in Axminster
Axminster is situated on the A35 Poole to Honiton road and the A358 Ilminster road. The railway station in Axminster is on the mainline from Exeter to London Waterloo and offers a service to Exeter in 40 mins and to London Waterloo in under 3 hours.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Axminster, which is covered by postcode EX13, you may also like to consider neighbouring Devon towns such as Seaton, Honiton, and Sidmouth; and across the border in Somerset: Chard and Crewkerne.
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2 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £147,500
Mid terrace two bedroom property, accommodation includes entrance hall, lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, parking to the front of the property and enclosed rear garden with workshop. The...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in BURROWSHOT, AXMINSTER, EX13 5SU - Guide Price of £430,000
A tastefully presented split level 4 /5 bedroom house, situated between Axminster and Lyme Regis.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in MEMBURY, AXMINSTER, EX13 7AE - Guide Price of £359,000
A superbly presented three bedroom detached recently constructed house in a sought after edge of village location, presented in excellent decorative order.... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Membury, Axminster, Devon - Guide Price of £525,000
A traditional thatched cottage with guest annexe set on high ground close to the popular village of Membury.Conservatory Entrance, Hall, Sitting Room, Dining Room with Inglenook, Kitchen, Rear...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £132,500
A mid terrace two bedroom property situated in a convenient position to local amenities. The accommodation includes; lounge, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom, garden and allocated parking.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £156,500
Semi detached three bedroom property in a popular area. The accommodation includes entrance hall, lounge, dining room, kitchen, lean-to, three bedrooms, bathroom, WC. Outside there are gardens to...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £139,950
A semi detached three bedroom property with a good sized garden. Accommodation includes, lounge, kitchen/breakfast room, three bedrooms, bathroom, outside the property there is a driveway to the...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Kilmington, Devon - Asking price of £345,000
A beautiful cottage in the popular village of Kilmington. Benefiting from off road parking, garage, enclosed garden, generous living space and some countryside views.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in CHARDSTOCK, AXMINSTER, EX13 7DD - Guide Price of £400,000
Standing in a peaceful rural setting and offering potential to modernise, a 3 bedroom house in grounds of 1.47 acre, one mile from Chardstock village... view full details
