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"A charming detached property situated on the outskirts of the popular village of Kilmington. Part of the cottage is believed to date back to the early 1800 s. It has a wealth of character and charm with many exposed timbers, beams, deep window sills and seats, as well as wonderful inglenook fireplace with wood burner. Over the years the present owners have tastefully extended the cottage, and have added a detached double garage. As well as extending the cottage, the grounds have been well cared for and have an abundance of flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns. Much of the garden is screened by hedging and an attractive stone wall. The accommodation briefly comprises; entrance porch, hall, shower room, beautiful beamed living room, kitchen, dining garden room, study, ground floor bedroom snug, first staircase to bedroom two, further turning staircase from the living room to master bedroom with large en suite bathroom.

The cottage is set back from the lane and stands in mainly level grounds with the majority of the gardens being at the front of the cottage, along with a double garage, parking spaces, and gravelled driveway which lies beyond a pair of wooden gates. The rear garden enjoys some lovely rural views over an adjoining field, with former linney now useful workshop garden store that adjoins the cottage.

The village of Kilmington is situated less than 2 miles from the centre of the market town of Axminster, which offers a good range of daily needs including a banking hub, post office, shops, leisure centre and cafes as well as a railway station with regular services to London Waterloo and Exeter and it is also only 5.5 miles to Colyton Grammar School. The village has an active community with many clubs and societies and boasts facilities including a primary school, children s play area, pub, two Churches, an excellent farm shop, great walking and dog walking at nearby Shute woods and a cricket ground and tennis court.


The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises

GROUND FLOOR

PORCH
Enclosed entrance porch with windows to front and side. Timber front door with square glazed pane. Quarry tiled floor. Wooden door into

HALL
Window to side. Radiator. Corridor extends along to the shower room and kitchen. Door to

BEDROOM 3 SNUG 3.82m 12 6" x 3.28m 10 9"
Dual aspect with windows to front and side. Stairs rising to Bedroom 2. Under stairs storage. Wall mounted high cupboard housing fuse box. Radiator.


From hall

SHOWER ROOM
Obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower cubicle, w.c. and wash hand basin. Chrome ladder style radiator. Extractor. Laminate flooring.

KITCHEN 4.89m 16 1" x 2.32m 7 7"
Window to side overlooking the garden. The kitchen is fitted with a range of wall and base units with granite overlay work surfaces and inset stainless steel one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer.
Integrated electric double oven grill and electric hob with cooker hood above. Vertical radiator. Laminate flooring. Door to Sitting Room. Opening and on small step up to


DINING GARDEN ROOM 4.26m 14 0" x 3.22m 10 7"
Windows to front and rear with views of the garden. French doors to garden. Vaulted ceiling. Borrowed light window to kitchen. Radiator. Tiled floor.

SITTING ROOM 7.74m 25 5" Max x 3.7m 12 2" Max
Possibly the oldest part of the house, this lovely room has exposed timber work some engraved with initials and a lovely stone fireplace with bread oven, fitted with a wood burner. Two windows to side with window seats. Two Radiators. A curved stair case rises behind the fireplace to the first floor, master bedroom. Door from sitting room to

STUDY 3.58m 11 9" x 3.08m 10 1" Max
Windows to front and side. Vaulted ceiling. 2x Velux windows. Borrowed light window to sitting room. Radiator. Ceramic tiled flooring.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM ONE 3.99m 13 1" x 3.83m 12 7" Max
Window to side. Large chimney breast feature. Range of built in wardrobes. Radiator. Door to

ENSUITE BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising panelled bath and separate shower cubicle, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Half wall tiling. Radiator. Laminate flooring.


Stairs from Bedroom 3 Snug, lead to

BEDROOM TWO 3.31m 10 10" x 2.92m 9 7"
Windows to front and side. Built in wardrobe and over stairs cupboard. Radiator.

OUTSIDE
The property is set well back from the lane with the garage positioned at the roadside with gated vehicular access next to the garage. This makes the house and garden quite secluded.

GARAGE WORKSHOP 5.94m 19 6" x 5.89m 19 4"
Electric sectional door to front. Side pedestrian door to garden. Window to rear. Power and light. Eaves storage.

GARDEN
Through the wooden gates, a gravel driveway provides parking for several vehicles. To one side of the driveway, a mature hedge provides a good screen. To the other side is a level lawned area bordered by mature shrubs and trees, including Camelias, Acers and fruit trees. This area leads to the house entrance, where a trellis separates the two main sections of garden. Beyond the trellis is another lawned garden, bordered by a wall at the rear.

LINNEY 3.44m 11 3" x 2.56m 8 5"
Attached to the back of the property is a useful outhouse with power and light.

SERVICES
Mains water and electricity are connected. Water is metered. Oil fired central heating. Septic tank drainage.

COUNCIL TAX
Band E. East Devon, Parish of Kilmington 2025 2026 £2963.39.

BROADBAND
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MOBILE
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FLOOD RISK
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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."