This quintessential country cottage occupies a quiet and tranquil position in the small hamlet of Birchill, close to Chardstock, while Axminster is just over three miles away in the south.

The characterful detached property, named the Old Thatch, is packed with period features and over the years substantial improvements have been made to bring the property up to a high standard.

On the ground floor, the spacious sitting room has a charming brick fireplace housing a woodburning stove, ceiling beams and a pleasant outlook of the cottage garden. The dining room is equally appealing with an inglenook fireplace, a lovely window seat and a beamed ceiling. The conservatory, found at the back of the property, offers a bright and airy living space and is the perfect spot to relax.

The kitchen has a classic modern look and benefits from recently installed shaker-style units, solid wood worksurfaces and some integrated appliances. At the far end of the property is a lovely, bright room with a vaulted ceiling and skylight, which could be used as a study or a third bedroom, with direct access out to the garden through a stable-style door.

On the first floor, there are two good-sized double bedrooms with fitted storage and a modern family bathroom with a recently installed stylish bathroom suite.

Outside, the well-established pretty cottage garden is a real feature of this property. The south-east facing garden has been beautifully landscaped with a shaped lawn, a large wildlife pond and a wealth of mature shrubs, bushes and appealing climbers, adding year-round interest. The garden is surrounded by mature hedges and trees, providing a good degree of privacy, and the patio seating area is a wonderful spot to enjoy the tranquillity of this outside space.

The property comes with a detached garage and enough parking space on the driveway to accommodate two vehicles.

SUMMARY:

Birchill, Axminster

Guide Price: £595,000

Agent: Stags

Agent's Tel: 01404 45885