This historic residence occupies a convenient position in the heart of pretty Kilmington, overlooking the village green, and is just two and a half miles west of Axminster.

The unique four-storey property, named The Old Parsonage, has a rich history and has been intertwined with village life serving many purposes during its lifetime. The stone-built house once provided tied accommodation for the clergy and was then the village doctor’s surgery from 1960 to 1971. For the past half a century, it has been the family home of the current owner.

Like many properties from this era, the house would have been thatched originally and has plenty of character features. It now comes with plenty of scope for modernisation and enhancements, and there is a chance to review its configuration to accommodate multi-generational living.

Beyond the decorative front door, there is a spacious entrance hallway leading to the three main reception rooms, namely a large dual-aspect sitting room with a stone-built fireplace housing a wood-burning stove, a formal dining room and a large multi-purpose family room or second sitting room.

An inner lobby provides access to the cellar, a downstairs cloakroom and the kitchen, which has a traditional look fitted with wooden cupboards and integrated appliances, and has a large picture window overlooking the garden. Along the eastern elevation of the property, there is an additional entrance which leads to rooms that could be adapted to create an independent area for a family member. Although it is part of the main house there is a second kitchen and staircase leading to a separate landing with a bathroom and bedroom.

On the first floor of the main house, there are four further bedrooms and a family bathroom. A substantial attic room with exposed beams can be found on the top floor.

Outside, pretty country cottage gardens surround the property and feature a wealth of mature shrubs, well-established trees including many apple trees, and a level lawn area which was once a productive vegetable garden. Immediately adjacent to the house, there is a paved seating area and courtyard. A pedestrian door leads to the double garage and greenhouse.

At the front, there is a charming small garden with several mature plants and shrubs, enclosed by a low stone wall.

SUMMARY:

The Old Parsonage, Kilmington

Guide Price: £750,000

Agent: Symonds & Sampson

Agent's Tel: 01297 33122