The medieval town of Axbridge nestles by the south-western slopes of the Mendip Hills overlooking the Cheddar Reservoir near the River Axe. An important wool-producer in the middle ages, Axbridge was granted a Royal Charter in 1202, permitting the town to hold markets, fairs and become a Royal Borough with its own minted coins. The towns winding streets have little changed over the centuries and still resonate with hundreds of years of rich history.
Houses for sale in Axbridge cater for most tastes and pockets. At the time of writing, terraced Grade II listed houses offering three bedrooms are from £245,000 and four-bedroom, semi-detached modern houses are from £250,000. Substantial, modern, detached houses offering four bedrooms and garage are in the region of £400,000 and period houses offering similar accommodation are around £500,000.
Flats for sale in Axbridge are usually located in converted period buildings and are in the region of £120,000 for one bedroom. Please contact Axbridge estate agents for details of flats and houses currently available.
Amenities for property in Axbridge
The medieval square in Axbridge is made up of half-timbered, wattle & daub buildings including the famous King Johns Hunting Lodge which houses the Axbridge and District Museum. Axbridge has a good selection of specialist shops, galleries, tea shops, coaching inns and restaurants and is only a few minutes drive from Cheddar Gorge, popular with walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Axbridge has three nursery schools and Axbridge C of E First School. For middle and secondary education, children travel to neighbouring Cheddar.
Transport in Axbridge
Axbridge is on the A371 between Weston-super-Mare and Wells, and heading south on the A38 you can join the M5 at Junction 22. If you wish to travel by train the station in Weston-Super-Mare is about 10 miles to the west and the station in Bristol Temple Meads is 15 miles to the north.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Axbridge, which is covered by postcode BS26, you may also like to consider neighbouring towns such as Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury, and Shepton Mallet.
house, 3 bedrooms
An immaculately presented three bedroom, two reception room detached house with the benefit of ensuite shower room, utility room, conservatory and large garage, situated in a level position within...
house, 5 bedrooms, 2 reception rooms
Kings Estate Agents are pleased to bring to market this 5 bedroom semi-detached property offered in excellent decorative order throughout. Accommodation briefly comprises of 2 reception rooms,...
Farms, Estates & Land
Rarely available building plot in a diserable location. Planning granted for a 5 bed detached house (approx 2,000 sqft) with double detached garage in good sized south facing plot. Located on the...
house, 4 bedrooms
Established older style individual 4 bed detached property in sought after road.Spacious accomm of 2198 sq ft. 3 reception rooms, study, conservatory,contemporary style kit/breakfast room with...
house, 4 bedrooms
First time on the market from new!
An immaculately maintained and beautifully presented four bedroom/three reception room detached executive-style Redrow home with double garage built to the M
flat, 1 bedroom
A well presented one bedroom ground floor apartment close to village amenities
flat, 1 bedroom
A well presented one bedroom first floor apartment close to village amenities
house, 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Three bedroom semi detached house located on a corner plot within a cul de sac location. The property did have planning granted for a two storey extension which has lapsed. View early to avoid any...
house, 2 bedrooms
A slightly elevated two bedroom detached bungalow set within a private cul de sac in the medieval Somerset town of Axbridge offering immaculately presented accommodation with the benefit of two...
house, 2 bedrooms
An olde worlde cottage, tucked away in an very private position "off the beaten track", with the benefit of entrance hall / study, sitting room / dining room, modern fitted kitchen, two...