Property Description
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Our analysis
Welcome to Cowslip House Lyme Road, Axminster, a charming and spacious detached type home with 3 bed in the EX13 5BH area. This lovely residence, which comes with the freedom and stability of a freehold ownership, and sits comfortably in tax band .
This classic property was built before 1900 and has a reported internal area of 130.62 internal square metres
The neighbourhood is known for having good properties at a reasonable price -
with a market valuation of £565,500 and a rental potential of £3,676 per month,
,
it represents not just a residence but a worthwhile investment in a sought-after area.
You can discover more about this property by reading the Mouseprice attributes tables in the next section, or if you are the owner and would like to update this property, for example if you've built an extension, you can do so at the top of this page.
Additional analysis
In addition to our own current description, this property has received a tailor-made description dated to Aug 22, 2013. It's possible the property has changed since then,
but we are dedicated to giving you everything you need to make smart property decisions. Here's a snippet, and if you'd like to view the full thing, just click to expand.
"Cowslip House is an attractive detached period property dating back to the late 1800?s offering accommodation with character and situated in a convenient location within half a mile of the town centre. The property has a good sized enclosed garden and gated parking with a generous double garage which was built in 2003. The accommodation is well presented with high ceilings and comprises three bedrooms and bathroom on the first floor (with a separate w.c.), living room, dining room, kitchen, conservatory, utility/shower room and cloakroom on the ground floor. The garden is south west facing and the property benefits from gas central heating and double glazing. There may be an opportunity to convert the garage into a self contained annexe if desired (subject to any necessary consents). Throughout the house are many attractive and period features - notably the doors, which are mainly stripped panelled doors with brass fittings, including many decorative door plates. The floor tiling in the entrance lobby is also noteworthy. The property benefits from gas central heating and replacement uPVC double glazed Sash windows throughout.
The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises;
GROUND FLOOR
Period panelled front door with semi-circular fan light above leads into
LOBBY
Attractive tiled floor (see photo). Electricity consumer unit. Radiator.
HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Under stairs cupboards. Further door and window to rear lobby. Honeywell thermostat for central heating. Telephone point. Radiator.
REAR LOBBY
with door to rear garden and obscure glazed windows to rear with polycarbonate roof and leading to shower/utility room and
W.C.
Fitted with a white mid level flush w.c. Quarry tiled floor. Radiator.
SHOWER/UTILITY ROOM - 1.96m
(6'5") x 1.91m
(6'3") Plus Recess
Velux roof light. Fitted with corner shower cubicle and Belfast sink. Cupboard housing Worcester gas fired boiler for central heating and hot water. Space and plumbing for washing machine. Ceramic tiled floor.
From hall:
LOUNGE - 4.87m
(16'0") x 3.77m
(12'4")
Deep bay window to side and further window to front. Attractive fireplace for open fire (N.B. we are advised that the chimney may be capped and therefore this would need to be investigated before the fire could be used). Decorative dado rail, cornice and ceiling rose. TV point. Two radiators.
DINING ROOM - 4.28m
(14'1") x 3.19m
(10'6")
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Fireplace (not currently in use). TV point. Dado rail, cornice and ceiling rose. Two radiators.
KITCHEN - 4.59m
(15'1") x 3.18m
(10'5")
Window to rear and doors to conservatory. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units finished in cream with laminate Beech block effect work surfaces. Inset stainless steel double bowl sink unit and drainer. Gas fired Aga with two ovens and two hotplates for cooking. Space and plumbing for dish washer. Space for table and chairs. Kick space heater. Laminate flooring.
CONSERVATORY - 5.06m
(16'7") x 2.29m
(7'6") Max
Dwarf wall with double glazed windows and glazed roof. Two sets of double doors to the garden. Wall light.
FIRST FLOOR
LANDING
Large window to front and small window to rear with distant countryside views. Hatch to insulated loft space (Pull down ladder/light/boarding?). Smoke detector. Honeywell thermostat. Cornice. Radiator.
BEDROOM ONE - 4.88m
(16'0") x 3.77m
(12'4")
Deep bay window to side and further window to front. Period fireplace (not in use). Cornice and ceiling rose. Two radiators.
BEDROOM TWO - 4.17m
(13'8") x 3.15m
(10'4")
Window to rear overlooking the garden. Radiator.
BEDROOM THREE - 3.25m
(10'8") x 2.85m
(9'4")
Window to rear overlooking the garden. Radiator.
BATHROOM - 3.25m
(10'8") x 1.68m
(5'6")
Half obscure glazed window to rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising bath,Shower cubicle and pedestal wash hand basin. Wall tiling. Vinyl floor. Honeywell thermostat. Radiator.
W.C.
Fitted with a white close coupled w.c. Extractor. Vinyl floor. Radiator.
OUTSIDE
The property is approached at the front through double gates giving on to a private gravel driveway with parking for several vehicles. There is a pedestrian gate to one side leading to Lyme Road. A pathway leads around one side of the property for access and maintenance and the main garden is fully enclosed with an access gate leading back to the driveway entrance, where there is a substantial shed with light and power and an interesting brick floor.
DOUBLE GARAGE - 5.45m
(17'11") x 5.43m
(17'10")
Electric up and over door to front. Window to side and door to garden. Power and light.
Eaves storage. The garage was built in 2003 to an interesting design with a small clock tower on the roof and with the view that it may be possible to convert the space to ancillary accommodation in future (subject to any necessary consents).
REAR GARDEN
The back garden has been landscaped and is full of interest and planted with a good variety of flowers, trees and shrubs and a good sized water feature of fountain and bird bath set onto pebbles. The walkway Pergola is a particular feature adorned with an array of colour provided by a variety of climbing plants including roses and Clematis. This leads to the green house and on to the remainder of the garden. Beside the house and leading from the conservatory is a good size patio area and the garden is south west facing making to make the most of the summer sun.
SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Water is metered. (N.B. there is a separate water meter for the garden).
COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band E.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
We believe the house to have been built in the late 1800?s and it retains some lovely period features. Under recent ownership, some features that were lost have been replaced (i.e. ceiling roses, cornicing and dado rails). The windows have been replaced with sash double glazed units to retain character. In 2003, the garage was constructed and conservatory added. All curtains, blinds and light fittings currently in the property are being included in the sale.
Axminster is an old market town made famous by the Axminster carpet company and is situated on the River Axe in East Devon. There is a main line train station with services to London Waterloo and Exeter and the town provides a good range of day to day shopping, banking and health needs. The Jurassic coast at Axmouth is just 6 miles to the south and the surrounding area has been designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Notice
Please note we have not tested any apparatus, fixtures, fittings, or services. Interested parties must undertake their own investigation into the working order of these items. All measurements are approximate and photographs provided for guidance only.
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701 sqm plot
