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Guide Price£510,000

Crewkerne Road, Axminster

Land size
1 acres
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2

Key Features

  • Four Bedroom Detached Bungalow In Need of Modernisation
  • Triple Aspect Living Room
  • Kitchen
  • Cloakroom
  • Fifith Bedroom/Study
  • Large Loft Space
  • Two Single Garages
  • Driveway Parking
  • Sloping Gardens
  • No Onward Chain

Description

Occupying a generous plot with mature gardens and a wonderful sense of privacy, this detached residence presents an increasingly rare opportunity for purchasers seeking a substantial home with significant scope for updating and enhancement. Situated within attractive sloping grounds, the property enjoys an established setting surrounded by mature trees, shrubs and areas of lawn, creating a peaceful and secluded environment.

The accommodation is well-proportioned throughout, with a particularly spacious sitting room featuring a picture window overlooking the gardens and a fireplace serving as a focal point. The kitchen, whilst functional, is dated in presentation and would now benefit from modernisation, offering purchasers the opportunity to create a contemporary open-plan family space subject to requirements. The bedrooms are of good size and enjoy pleasant outlooks over the surrounding grounds.

Although the property has been well cared for, a programme of refurbishment is likely to be required in a number of areas, including the kitchen, decorative finishes, floor coverings and general updating throughout.

Entrance Hall - Doors leading to the accommodation with stairs ascending to the first floor. Further benefiting from two storage cupboards.

Living Room - A generously proportioned triple-aspect reception room enjoying an abundance of natural light from two large picture windows, both overlooking attractive mature greenery. The room offers ample space for a variety of lounge furnishings and is centred around an attractive feature fireplace with tiled surround and hearth. Further benefits include radiators, a pleasant outlook, and a neutral décor, creating a bright and welcoming living space ideal for both relaxing and entertaining.

Kitchen - A spacious and well-proportioned kitchen fitted with an extensive range of wall and base units providing ample storage, complemented by generous work surface space. A picture window above the sink enjoys pleasant views over the surrounding greenery and fills the room with natural light. Integrated appliances include a double oven, with further space for additional white goods. The room offers plenty of space for informal dining, making it an ideal everyday family kitchen, whilst presenting excellent scope for modernisation to suit individual tastes and requirements.

Shower Room - A well-appointed and naturally light shower room fitted with a white suite comprising a low-level WC, wash hand basin set within a vanity storage unit, and a large walk-in shower enclosure with glazed screen and wall-mounted shower. A frosted window provides natural light and ventilation while maintaining privacy.

Bedroom 3 - A bright and comfortable bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook over the surrounding front gardens through a picture window, allowing for an abundance of natural light. The room is well-proportioned and benefits from built-in wardrobes providing useful storage, together with neutral décor and fitted carpeting. An ideal guest room, child's bedroom or home office, offering a peaceful setting and ample space for bedroom furnishings.

Bedroom 1 - A spacious dual-aspect bedroom enjoying excellent natural light from two windows. The room offers generous space for a double bed and additional bedroom furniture, while the neutral décor and newly fitted-style carpeting create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. Ideal as a principal or guest bedroom, the room benefits from a pleasant outlook and a peaceful setting.

Bedroom 5/Study - A compact and versatile room enjoying natural light and provides an ideal space for use as a single bedroom, nursery, dressing room or home office. Featuring neutral décor and a radiator, the room offers excellent flexibility to suit a variety of individual requirements.

Rear Porch - Benefiting from a pantry storage area and access doors leading to a side patio area.

Cloakroom - Fitted with a low level hand flush WC and a hand wash basin

Landing - Doors leading to the first floor accommodation and two loft spaces. One of the loft spaces houses the boiler. An access door open onto a shower room.

Bedroom 2 - A generously proportioned bedroom featuring a vaulted ceiling that enhances the sense of space and light. A window enjoys attractive views over the surrounding front gardens and mature greenery, creating a pleasant and peaceful outlook. The room offers ample space for a double bed and additional furnishings, whilst the neutral décor provides an excellent blank canvas for personalisation. Ideal as a principal bedroom, guest room or spacious home office.

Bedroom 4 - A spacious and versatile attic bedroom enjoying a pleasant outlook through a rear-facing window overlooking the surrounding gardens and mature trees. The room benefits from characterful sloping ceilings, exposed floorboards, and excellent floor space for a range of bedroom furnishings despite the reduced ceiling height to the eaves. Filled with natural light, this adaptable room would make an ideal guest bedroom, hobby room, home office or occasional bedroom, offering further potential for improvement and personalisation.

Garden - The sloping garden extends to around one acre, offering an attractive and well-balanced outdoor environment with expansive lawns, mature trees, and a variety of established shrubs and planting. Enjoying a high level of privacy, the gardens provide a peaceful backdrop to the property and change beautifully with the seasons.

Access - The property is accessed via a steep driveway leading a parking area for several vehicles.

Agents Notes - Tenure: Freehold
Local Authority: East Devon
Council Tax Band: E
Utilities: LPG central heating, mains electric, main water and main drainage
Broadband: Full fibre broadband is available to order. Please visit openreach.com for more information
Mobile phone coverage: For more information can be found checker.ofcom.org.uk
Flood Risk; Very low risk from flooding rivers and sea. Very low risk from flooding from surface water

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
Freehold
Council Tax Band
E
Date Posted
2026-10-13

Market Value Analysis

Compared with 1,628 Homes with Land listings in South West England (1+ acres).

This Property£510,000 / acre
Homes with Land Average (1+ acres) £198,665 / 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
49 E
60 D

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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Rights & Restrictions

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

Property Features

Accessibility
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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

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

OutdoorsIndoorsEE Good LimitedO2 Good NoneThree Good NoneVodafone Good None

Predicted 4G and 5G signal; 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

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster1.7 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    136
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Axminster Community Primary Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    297
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy1.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    197
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis2.7 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    59
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Hawkchurch Church of England School2.7 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    43
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England

Secondary

  • Axe Valley Academy1.9 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    741
    Type
    Academy sponsor led
  • The Woodroffe School2.4 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    886
    Type
    Foundation school
  • Colyton Grammar School5.3 milesOfsted: Outstanding
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,083
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Holyrood Academy7.8 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    1,282
    Type
    Academy converter
  • The Sir John Colfox Academy9.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    11 to 18
    Pupils
    756
    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

Co-op Axminster - Lyme Street, Axminster2 miles
Tesco Axminster Superstore, Axminster2.1 miles
Tesco Lyme Regis Express, Lyme Regis2.9 miles

GP surgery

Axminster Medical Practice2 miles

Pharmacy

Morton'S Pharmacy2 miles

Hospital

Axminster Hospital2 miles

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

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Axminster Rail Station2.1 miles

Nearest bus stop

Crewkerne Road168 metres

Typical drive times

Seaton14 min · 8.2 miles
Colyton12 min · 7.4 miles
Axminster5 min · 2.3 miles
Lyme Regis8 min · 3.6 miles
Exeter (city)44 min · 29 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

Environment Agency open data, checked around the advertised map pin for the listed acreage. Long-term risk counts flood defences; the planning map's flood zones do not. Provided by LandSale, not the listing agent, and not part of the agent's particulars. Risk varies across a holding, so verify before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Very low risk

Planning map: Flood Zone 1.

Surface water

Very low risk

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

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