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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
bedrooms farms, estates & land in Chardstock Reservoir, Near Chard, Chardstock, Devon - Guide Price of £10,000
159 sqm approx. A raised area ofland with frontage to the village roadaccommodating a former storage reservoir. Thesite is bordered by 2 properties beingenclosed within fencing and with...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £149,950
Mid terrace property in a popular area. Accommodation includes, entrance hall, lounge, dining area, kitchen, lean to, two bedrooms, one with a walk in wardrobe, bathroom, attic room, gardens and...... view full details
bedrooms farms, estates & land in Upcott Lane, Marsh Green, Exeter, Devon - Asking price of £75,000
12. 45 Acres of gently sloping prime pasture land with the benefit of mains water supplyavailable as a whole or in lots of:lot 1 - 7. 63 Acres - lot 2 - 2. 84 Acres - lot 3 - 1. 98...... view full details
1 bedroom flat in Chard Street, Devon - Asking price of £99,950
A generously sized one bedroom flat close to the town centre. Well proportioned accommodation including, entrance lobby and hall, lounge, kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £219,950
A well presented semi detached bungalow split level. Offering modern open plan living accommodation approximately 300 yds from the town centre.... 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 Axminster, Devon - Asking price of £168,000
Well presented modern 3 bedroom end terrace house. Accommodation includes kitchen, lounge/diner, down stairs WC, bathroom, two double and one single bedroom. Outside there is a well kept enclosed...... view full details
5 bedrooms house in Musbury Road,Axminster,EX13 - Guide Price of £645,000
A beautifully presented family home with a self-contained apartment and swimming pool... view full details
