Windsor House, West Street, Axminster

A wonderful Georgian House situated right on the edge of the town centre within an easy walk of cafes, the market, shops, the train station and St. Mary's Church which stakes centre stage in the town. The house is believed to have origins dating back to 1740 and is Grade II Listed along with it's neighbour. The house is surprisingly large offering elegant, substantial four bedroom accommodation but the greatest surprise is the delightful garden. Much larger than you would expect, the garden is secluded and sheltered. It has been thoughtfully landscaped providing an abundance of colour amongst planting beds interspersed throughout the paving, which is highlighted with subtle rainbow colours, that lead the way to the garden studio at the far end. The studio is insulated with power and light and is connected to the internet, making a great space for working remotely or (as it is currently used) for an artist's studio. Planning permission has been granted for a single storey extension at the back of the house to create a dining/family room. Further information can be found under Planning Application: 22/1474/FUL

Inside the house, the ceilings are high which gives a great feeling of space and the property is light and bright throughout. The accommodation is set over three storeys; two bedrooms and a shower room on the top floor, another two bedrooms and bathroom on the middle floor and at ground level, a large open plan kitchen/dining/living space, a w.c. and hallway leading from the front to back. The house is not only charming but is presented in very good order throughout, the current owners having carried out a large programme of repair/improvements during their ownership. All the windows have been replaced with bespoke Heritage sash windows, a new boiler installed and some roof work carried out as well as general repair and redecoration both inside and out.

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, post office, banking hub, leisure centre, swimming pool and plenty of cafes. The popular seaside resort of Lyme Regis is less than 6 miles away and the surrounding area has been designated as being of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

The accommodation, all measurements approximate, comprises:

GROUND FLOOR


Inset double wooden front door into

LOBBY
Small panelled lobby with period panelled wooden internal front door with two upper glazed panels into

HALL
Stairs rising to first floor. Smoke detector. Engineered oak flooring. Two radiators. Half glazed rear door to garden. High mounted cupboard housing gas, electric meters and consumer unit.

W.C.
Window rear. Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Chrome ladder style radiator.

LIVING ROOM - 4.48m (14'8") x 3.86m (12'8")
Window to front with secondary glazing. Stone fireplace fitted with multi fuel stove. TV point. Oak flooring. Two radiators. Wide opening to

KITCHEN/DINING ROOM - 4.73m (15'6") x 3.3m (10'10") Min
Window to rear. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with wood block work surfaces. Inset ceramic one and a half bowl sink unit and drainer. Wall shelves. Splashback tiling. Built-in electric fan assisted oven/ grill, gas hob with cooker hood above (sited within a large brick former fireplace, a lovely feature in this room). Space and plumbing for dishwasher and washing machine. Space for large fridge/freezer.Cupboard housing Viessman gas boiler. Oak flooring.



FIRST FLOOR

LANDING
Spacious landing with window to rear. Smoke detector. Radiator. Further stairs to second floor.



BEDROOM ONE - 3.89m (12'9") x 3.32m (10'11")
Window to front with secondary glazing. Wall to wall built-in wardrobes. Three wall lights. Fireplace recess and further recess. Radiator.

BEDROOM TWO - 3.03m (9'11") Min x 2.41m (7'11") Min
Window to rear overlooking the garden. Deep recess to the back wall and further recess to the side wall. Wall lights. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Fitted with a white suite comprising shower bath with glazed curved shower screen, w.c. and wash hand basin. Splashback tiling. Extractor. Ceramic tiled floor. Radiator.

SECOND FLOOR

LANDING
Spacious landing with window to rear. Large linen cupboard with shelving. Hatch to insulated, part boarded loft with pull down ladder and light. Radiator.

BEDROOM THREE/ONE - 3.95m (13'0") To Wardrobe x 3.62m (11'11")
Window to front with secondary glazing. Wall to wall built-in wardrobes. Recess. Three wall lights. Radiator.

BEDROOM FOUR - 3.4m (11'2") x 2.59m (8'6")
Window to rear. Shelved recess. Further recess. Two wall lights. Radiator.

SHOWER ROOM
Fitted with a white suite comprising large shower cubicle, w.c. and pedestal wash hand basin. Splashback tiling. Extractor. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome ladder style radiator.

GARDEN - 17.85m (58'7") x 6.45m (21'2")
The back garden is a beautiful haven, walled all around with a rear gate leading to the car park and has been thoughtfully landscaped by the current owners to offer delightful seating areas and clever planting,. The paved central pathway is subtly inlaid with coloured glass and ceramics in rainbow colours, curving along to the far end of the garden where a trellis arch leads through to the very useful garden studio. The garden is well stocked with a variety of small trees and shrubs, climbers and ground cover plants.

GARDEN STUDIO - 3.28m (10'9") x 2.27m (7'5")
Insulated and lined with two double glazed windows and French doors to the garden. Fitted with electricity and broadband.

SERVICES
All mains services are connected. Gas firedcentral heating. Water is metered.

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available at the property with speeds up to 147Mbps, depending on your service provider. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through: https://checker.ofcom.org.uk/en-gb/mobile-coverage

COUNCIL TAX
: Band D. East Devon District Council. Currently £2,410.71 (2024/25).

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following: https://www.gov.uk/check-long-term-flood-risk

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The sellers have had plans drawn up for a rear extension to create a dining/family room which has been approved by the council. Further information can be found under Planning Application: 22/1474/FUL.

There is no parking at the property but the back gate leads around the neighbouring building to the co-op car park. Annual permits are available from East Devon Council Car Parking at around £140 p.a.

N.B. There is a flying freehold with the neighbouring property over the ground floor hall. (i.e. the neighbouring property`s first floor is above Windsor House ground floor hallway.)

Council Tax
East Devon District Council, Band D

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.