Quakers Quakers Membury, Axminster, EX13 7AH Axminster 3.5 Miles Chard 7.6 Miles Lyme Regis 8.5 Miles
• 4 Bedrooms • Grade II Listed • Under floor heating • Garage/Studio • Orchard • Quiet rural location • Broadband connected • Approx 2.65 acres (1.07 ha)
Guide price £625,000
SITUATION Tucked away in a tributary valley of the River Yarty between the villages of Membury and Kilmington, the historic property sits a short distance south of Membury in the Blackdown Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The surrounding landscape is idyllic rolling countryside with hedge bordered fields and areas of woodland. The market towns of Character 4 bedroom period home in the heart of the East Devon Honiton and Axminster are within a short drive and both benefit from a variety of shops, schooling and recreational facilities along countryside. with mainline railway stations on the London Waterloo line.
The south coast is within an easy drive to Lyme Regis much of which is designated a World Heritage Site, known as the Jurassic coastline. DESCRIPTION Upon entering Quakers you are welcomed by a large hallway with cloaks space and storage cupboard. The Kitchen/ Dining room is spacious yet cosy with under floor heating, wood burning stove and access to the garden. The kitchen is fitted with timber base units, Belfast sink, gas hob, electric oven, space for a fridge and plumbing for washer/ dishwasher. Across the hall way is the sitting room, tastefully decorated with dual aspect to the front and side. The downstairs bathroom has white sanitary wear, tiled floors and blue wash timber surround. To the rear of the house is a single storey extension recently added by the current owners comprising a double bedroom, plumbed utility space with access to the garden and a studio which could form another bedroom or sitting room. This part of the house lends itself well to become a separate annex.
Returning to the original part of the house and up the timber staircase is a further three bedrooms, two double and one single. All bedrooms have a light airy feel with timber flooring and views over the gardens. Also on this floor is a bathroom with white sanitary ware including roll top bath and separate wet room style shower. OUTSIDE From the kitchen a few stone steps surrounded by planted beds lead up to a gravelled area. The summerhouse is a lovely a sunny spot to enjoy the views over the garden and country side beyond. Behind the gravelled area is a raised bed vegetable patch, from here the lawn sweeps around the rear of the property lined with a mature hedge and trees up to a small orchard. Appearing to be built into the hedge is an old battery shed, ideal for garden storage.
Crossing the lane, immediately opposite the property is further gardens, parking area, attached garage and studio, The enclosed gravelled parking area provides space for a minimum of four cars with the timber single garage and studio to one end. The attached single skin studio is currently used as additional storage but with electricity due to be connected shortly would make a good sized office or hobby room. The rest of the garden predominately laid to lawn gently slopes down to a charming woodland. Previously owned by a avid plant collector the woodland is filled with a mixture of native trees including Oak and Beech along with more exotic plants such as bamboo intersected with a pathway and babbling stream. SERVICES Mains electric. Private water and drainage. LPG gas. Air source heat pump. Broadband. VIEWING Strictly by appointment with Stags 01404 45885 DIRECTIONS From Honiton proceed in an easterly direction on the A35 for approximately 8 miles taking the slip road to Axminster then the first left after the Animal sanctuary onto Hunthay Lane. At the first junction go left sign posted Membury continuing up hill for about 1.5 miles, drive past Simmons Cross, then take the next left onto Lewsley Lane. After 0.5 miles the property will be on your left. Quakers, Membury, Axminster, EX13 7AH
These particulars are a guide only and should not be relied upon for any purpose.
Stags Bank House, 66 High Street, Honiton, Devon, EX14 1PS Tel: 01404 45885 [email protected]