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Guide Price£735,000

Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13

Land size
8.21 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1

Key Features

  • Quiet rural location
  • Recently renovated
  • PV Panels with FIT
  • Stone cottage
  • Landscaped gardens
  • Woodland
  • Double garage with loft
  • In all about 8.21 acres (3.32 ha)

Description

A secluded country residence in over eight acres of private grounds.

Middlemoor is an exceptional three bedroom detached period
cottage, beautifully restored and set within more than eight acres of
landscaped gardens and enchanting woodland. Approached via a
long private drive and enjoying complete privacy with no near
neighbours, it offers a rare combination of tranquillity, character and
modern comfort in the heart of the Blackdown Hills National
Landscape.
Property Overview
This charming flint fronted cottage has been thoughtfully
refurbished to an impressive standard, blending original features
with high quality contemporary finishes. The result is a warm,
elegant and efficient home perfectly suited to those seeking a
peaceful rural lifestyle without sacrificing modern conveniences.
The property sits just minutes from the friendly village of Membury
and only a short drive from Honiton’s amenities, transport links and
supermarkets.
Accommodation
The interior has been upgraded with meticulous attention to detail
while preserving the cottage’s period charm.
• High specification kitchen with Silestone worktops and
modern fittings
• Triple glazed windows throughout
• Modern wood burning stove and enhanced insulation for year round comfort.
Original flagstone flooring and traditional flint exterior
retained
• Light, welcoming living spaces with views across the gardens
and woodland
The overall feel is one of understated luxury, combining heritage
character with contemporary ease of living.
A Unique Rural Sanctuary
Middlemoor offers a lifestyle seldom found: complete seclusion,
beautifully restored accommodation, and expansive private
grounds—all within easy reach of village life and essential amenities.
It is an exceptional country home for those seeking privacy, nature
and refined rural living.

Middlemoor is located on the outskirts of the picturesque and
scattered village of Membury in a very special and secluded location
with a sunny southerly orientation. Membury has an active
community centred around the village hall, primary school and
pretty Church of St John Baptist. The market town of Axminster lies
approximately 3.5 miles to the South East and has an extensive
range of shops and eateries. It also has a main line rail link to
London (Waterloo) and access to the A35.
The World Heritage Coastline, known as the Jurassic Coast at Lyme
Bay is some 9 miles to the south and access to the A303 is
approximately 9 miles to the North. Exeter, the Cathedral City, has
excellent shopping facilities and a mainline rail link to London
(Paddington), also from Taunton has the quick train to London which
is 1hour and 44 minutes, international airport and M5 access and
lies some 28 miles west. The well-renowned Colyton Grammar
School, one of England's top mixed state schools lies some 9 miles away.

• Large garage and workshop with spiral staircase to a loft
room—ideal as a study, studio or hobby space
• Landscaped gardens with mature planting and open lawns
• Extensive woodland, both established and newly planted,
with meandering paths and quiet clearings
• Spring fed pond feeding a woodland stream along the
eastern boundary
• Polytunnel, fruit cage, chicken run, and multiple sheds
• Fire pit area and seating spots throughout the grounds
NB. A public right of way exists through the woodland only, though
there is no known physical access to it.
This is a rare opportunity for those seeking a private natural haven—
perfect for gardening, small scale cultivation, wildlife watching or
simply enjoying the peace of the countryside.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-07-21

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 515 Homes with Land listings in South West England (5+ acres).

This Property£89,525 / acre
Homes with Land Average (5+ acres) £96,533 / acre
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Energy Performance Certificate

Energy Efficiency Rating

Very energy efficient - lower running costs
CurrentPotential
(92+)A
(81-91)B
(69-80)C
(55-68)D
(39-54)E
(21-38)F
(1-20)G
64 D
85 B

Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)

Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

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Broadband
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Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

46 Mbps

Superfast · available to 50% of premises

Suitable for

  • HD streaming
  • Video calls
  • Web & social

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Membury Primary Academy921 metresOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    8
    Type
    Academy converter
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    120
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • All Saints Church of England Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    84
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Stockland Church of England Primary Academy2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    0 to 11
    Pupils
    75
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Tatworth Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Academy converter

Secondary

  • Axe Valley Academy3.2 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    741
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • Holyrood Academy4.1 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,282
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Colyton Grammar School7.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,083
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Woodroffe School7.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    886
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Honiton Community College7.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    637
    Type
    Academy converter

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Tesco Axminster Superstore, Axminster3.2 miles
Morrisons Daily South Chard Dyke Hill, Tatworth3.2 miles
Co-op Axminster - Lyme Street, Axminster3.3 miles

GP surgery

Axminster Medical Practice3.3 miles

Pharmacy

Morton'S Pharmacy3.2 miles

Hospital

Axminster Hospital3.2 miles

Green space

Playing Field471 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

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Getting Around

Nearest station

Axminster Rail Station3.4 miles

Nearest bus stop

Tytherleigh Arms2.2 miles

Typical drive times

Chard20 min · 7.6 miles
Colyton24 min · 7.9 miles
Axminster14 min · 4.2 miles
Lyme Regis24 min · 9.2 miles
Exeter (city)54 min · 30 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 1Lower risk

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

The detail behind these bandings

The full report pinpoints where this location sits on the flood maps, and runs the deeper checks that usually only surface after an offer.

  • Exact flood zones & annual chances (included in the full report)
  • Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
  • Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
  • Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
  • Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
  • Ground risks (included in the full report)
  • Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)

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