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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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5 bedrooms house in AXMINSTER, Axminster, Devon, EX13 - Guide Price of £499,995
A superbly presented Listed Grade II early 19th Century town house arranged over 4 floors near the town centre with far reaching views. 4 receps, conservatory, kitchen, utility, 5 beds, 2 baths, 2...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in JEFFS WAY, AXMINSTER - Guide Price of £250,000
4 Jeffs way, axminster, devon ex13 5ndguide £250,000a modern detached 3-bedroomed bungalow with country views in a quiet cul-de-sac. ... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £238,000
Situated close to the town in an elevated position giving stunning countryside views. A detached and extended bungalow with accommodation including; porch, entrance hall, lounge/dining room,...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in AXMINSTER, EX13 5AZ - Guide Price of £650,000
An imposing detached Period residence in grounds of 0.63 acre a short distance from town centre. Master suite, 4 further bedrooms, 2 spare rooms, bathroom, shower room. 3 receptions, kitchen,...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Cartref Cottage Axminster Road, Musbury, Devon - Asking price of £219,950
An attractive end of terrace 2 bedroom cottage situated in a sought after village with garage garden and character features.... view full details
4 bedrooms house in Alston, Axminster, Devon - Guide Price of £465,000
A well proportioned and very attractive Period Cottage with a 1/3 acre garden and views over open countryside.Storm porch, sitting room, cloaks, dining room, breakfast room, kitchen with Aga,...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Chard Street, Devon - Asking price of £95,000
A recently refurbished one bedroom flat in the heart of the market town of Axminster and accessed via a communal courtyard and situated amongst similar properties. It is within easy reach of all...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Membury, Devon - Asking price of £229,950
A semi detached property located in the popular village of Membury. Benefiting from countryside views, good size gardens to the front and rear and parking for several vehicles.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Trinity Hill Rd, Lyme Regis,Dorset,EX13 - Asking price of £425,000
A large character house on a private rural estate deep in wooded countryside yet within easy reach of amenities.... view full details
