Beavor Lane, Axminster, Devon

A fine example of a beautifully refurbished detached 1930`s family home benefitting from a gas central heating system, recently installed solar panels with battery storage and double glazed windows throughout. The property sits on close to half an acre of well maintained private gardens and is accessed via a sweeping driveway. Set behind mature hedging, Prestoller House offers a high degree of privacy together with ample parking. The original house has been extended to provide a generously proportioned three bedroom, three bathroom, family home with a further ground floor extension offering one or two further bedrooms, both with bathrooms. Alternatively, the ground floor accommodation, could easily be adapted to provide annexed accommodation for a family member or as a self-contained letting unit to generate an income.

The house is pleasing to the eye from front and back, with attractive 30`s styling which has been maintained in the sympathetic extension. The internal space is light and bright with a good layout and has been modernised with careful thought. The original sitting room with wide bay window and fireplace fitted with a wood burning stove provides a lovely winter /evening room, whilst the garden room with its large windows overlooking the garden brings the outside in and is a great space for summer evenings. There is a separate dining room next to the kitchen, with doors opening to the garden. The large kitchen also has doors to the garden and is well equipped and modern. Adjoining the kitchen is a large utility room which accommodates numerous white goods as well as the gas boiler. A door to the side garden is practical with the rotary washing line nearby. There is an internal door which can easily be reinstated to the ground floor extension allowing the property to be used as one large family home if desired.

On the first floor, a lovely landing area leads to three generous double bedrooms. The principle bedroom has a walk-through dressing room leading to a large en-suite bathroom. Bedroom two also has a large en-suite and the third bedroom is served by a family bathroom.

The ground floor extension comprises two main rooms, each with en-suite bathroom and an external door, (created as letting rooms when the property was run as a B&B). One of the rooms is fitted with a kitchen area and there is a connecting door between the rooms, so offering an ideal opportunity for this to be a self-contained flat.

Just behind this area is a workshop with fitted workbench, power and light. A little further along the driveway is the double garage, which is currently separated into two sections by easily removable stud walling. An external staircase at the back leads up to a good sized office or hobby room.

The driveway provides ample parking for several vehicles and a mature hedge at the front provides privacy.

The south facing, level garden lies mainly to the rear with a fabulous decked entertaining / relaxing area adjoining the house. Mainly laid to lawn with a number of specimen trees and mature hedge, the garden has a parkland feel to it. An archway in the hedge leads to a fabulous secret vegetable garden, where there are numerous raised beds and a garden shed.

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, banking and health needs with 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

STORM PORCH
Overhanging storm porch with outside light. Composite front door with obscure glazed panes into


HALL
Turning stair case rising to first floor. Smoke detector. Thermostat for central heating. Coved ceiling. Telephone point. Radiator. Large walk-in under stairs cupboard with obscure glazed window to front, built-in storage cupboards housing electricity consumer unit. Opening to


W.C.
Obscure glazed window to front. Fitted with a white suite comprising w.c. and wall-mounted wash hand basin. Shelved recess above w.c.. Extractor. Radiator.

SITTING ROOM - 5m (16'5") x 4.39m (14'5")
Large double glazed bay window to side. Further small window to front. Double doors to garden room. Fireplace fitted with multi fuel stove. TV point. Telephone point. Two radiators.

GARDEN ROOM - 4.5m (14'9") x 3.63m (11'11")
Sliding patio doors to deck area leading to the rear garden. Large window to side and further window to the other side. Fitted TV unit. Door to

DINING ROOM - 4.01m (13'2") x 3.76m (12'4")
Sliding patio doors to deck area leading to the rear garden. Door to hall. TV point. Picture rail. Radiator. Isolator switch for external power. Double doors to

KITCHEN/BREAKFAST ROOM - 7.74m (25'5") x 3.33m (10'11")
Sliding patio doors to deck area leading to the rear garden. The kitchen is fitted with a matching range of wall and base units with `Maia` work surfaces and inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Space and connection for large range cooker with AEG extractor hood above. Space for large American style fridge/freezer. Breakfast bar. Under unit lighting. Recessed ceiling lights. Radiator. Tiled floor.
Door to hall. Door to



UTILITY ROOM - 4.34m (14'3") x 3.07m (10'1")
Two obscure glazed windows to side and further window to rear. Fitted with wall and base units with inset one and a half bowl stainless steel sink unit. Space and plumbing for washing machine, dish washer, tumble dryer and freezer. Cupboard housing wall mounted Veissmann gas boiler for central heating and hot water. Laminate flooring. Radiator. Electricity consumer unit. Central heating control panel (zoned). Door to garden.

FIRST FLOOR

LOWER LANDING
Window to front. A short flight of stairs leads up to a walk-in linen cupboard with window to side (this was formerly a w.c. - plumbing can be connected again if desired).

LANDING
Spacious landing with window to front. Airing cupboard housing unvented hot water cylinder with immersion switch and slatted shelving. Hatch to insulated loft with pull down ladder and light. Telephone point. Smoke detector. Radiator.

MASTER BEDROOM - 5.16m (16'11") x 4.39m (14'5")
A fabulous, large room with a double glazed bay window to side, with a lovely outlook towards the distant countryside. Coved ceiling. Radiator. A door leads to a walk-through dressing room with built-in wardrobes on both sides. At the far end is a further door to

EN SUITE BATHROOM
Obscure double glazed windows to rear & side. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower bath, w.c. and `his & hers` wash hand basins set into base unit with drawers beneath. Splashback tiling. Shaver point and light. Extractor. Chrome ladder style radiator. Ceramic tiled floor.

BEDROOM TWO - 4.93m (16'2") x 3.78m (12'5")
Window to rear with fitted blinds, having a lovely outlook over the garden. Shallow recessed bed area with wall lights. Built-in shelved cupboard. Radiator. Door to

EN SUITE SHOWER ROOM
Obscure glazed window to rear with fitted blind. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower enclosure, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with drawers beneath. Wall mirror with shaver point and light. Extractor. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM THREE - 4.55m (14'11") x 3.2m (10'6")
Dormer window to rear with fitted blind. TV point. Radiator.

BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower bath, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with drawers beneath. Splashback tiling. Wall mirror with shaver point and light. Extractor. Ceramic tiled flooring. Chrome ladder style radiator.

GROUND FLOOR EXTENSION
This is a versatile space, which has previously been used as two en-suite bedrooms and could easily be returned to this configuration if desired. Currently, the layout is as follows:-

KITCHEN/DINING/LIVING ROOM - 5.51m (18'1") x 3.58m (11'9")
Window to side. External door to side, leading to a seating area. Fitted Fitted kitchen at one end comprising wall and base units with laminate work surfaces. Inset stainless steel sink unit and drainer. Space and plumbing for washing machine & fridge freezer. Built-in Bosch electric fan assisted oven, Russell Hobbs gas hob, extractor hood above. Laminate floor to kitchen area, dining/living area carpeted. Smoke detector.

BATHROOM
Obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising shower bath, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with drawers beneath. Shaver point and light. Extractor. Ceramic tiled flooring. Chrome ladder style radiator.

BEDROOM - 5.61m (18'5") x 3.56m (11'8")
Window to side with fitted blind. External door to driveway. Radiator. Smoke detector. Door to

EN SUITE
Obscure glazed window to side. Fitted with a white suite comprising corner shower, w.c. and wash hand basin set into base unit with drawers beneath. Shaver point and light. Extractor. Ceramic tiled floor. Chrome ladder style radiator.

OUTSIDE
The property is accessed via a concealed sweeping driveway leading to a large parking area. A mature hedge to the front provides good privacy. To one side of the garage is a raised, gravelled area with wood store and there is a concrete apron in front of garage.

DOUBLE GARAGE - 5.99m (19'8") x 3.07m (10'1")
Electric sectional garage door to front. Power and light. Built-in shelving. Stud wall separates the front of the garage from the rear storage area where there is a side personnel door. This wall could easily be removed if desired. In the rear section, is housed the solar control panel & battery storage (10.5 k/w storage in two batteries).

FIRST FLOOR OFFICE - 4.95m (16'3") x 4.01m (13'2")
External staircase with storage beneath leads up to this first floor office/ hobby space. Two velux windows to front. Eaves cupboard storage.

WORKSHOP
Situated to the side of the ground floor extension. Power & light. Built-in workbench.

GARDEN
Beside the driveway at the front of the house, is a large level lawn with a number of mature shrubs and a fabulous mature Cedar of Lebanon tree taking pride of place (we understand that there is no TPO on this tree). A picket fence and gate seperates this area from the back garden, where a large expanse of lawn runs the length and breadth of the garden, interspersed with a number of mature and young trees, including a flowering Cherry, a Canadian White Plain, Copper Beech, Chestnut, Apple and more. The garden has a lovely parkland feel to it. At the far end is a mature Beech hedge with an arched opening to a secret vegetable garden. Here, there are a number of raised beds for fruit and vegetables, a garden shed and several climbing fruits including an espalier Pear.

At the rear of the house is a very attractive and spacious decked area which can be accessed from the kitchen, dining room and garden room. An ideal spot for entertaining and relaxing. Around the side of the house is a practical space with another shed, outside tap, rotary washing line and door to the utility room.


SERVICES
All mains services are connected except drainage. Septic tank drainage (which outflows into the public sewer). Gas fired central heating. Water is not metered.

BROADBAND
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available at the property with current speeds of approximately 72 Mbps (depending on supplier). Fibre Broadband may be available and can be checked through:

MOBILE
Mobile coverage can be checked through:

COUNCIL TAX
East Devon District Council. Band E. Currently £2,946.42 (2024/25)

FLOOD RISK
Flood risk Information can be checked through the following:

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The property was largely updated and modernised in 2013. Works done include: a new gas boiler (Viessman), many replacement windows, radiators, first floor extension, new doors and bathrooms, redecoration. The double garage was built in 2014. The decking was replaced about 5 years ago and solar panels (with battery storage) were installed in 2023. Some appliances, furniture and white goods may be available by separate negotiation, please enquire accordingly.



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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.