3 bed farmhouse for sale

Shute, Axminster EX13

A charming 3 bedroom period cottage for renovation, set in 2.69 acres. Useful outbuildings, gardens and pastureland.

Method Of Sale

For sale by Public Auction and via Livestream on Thursday16 October 2025 at 2:00 pm The Guildhall, West Street, Axminster, Devon EX13 5NX

Situation

Colcombe is set in an elevated position, with lovely views over the rolling hills and wooded coombes of the East Devon National Landscape (aonb). The popular historic town of Colyton is just 3 miles away offering everyday amenities. Close by the market town of Axminster (4.5 miles) has a wide range of amenities including a mainline station on the London Waterloo line. The Jurassic Coast at Seaton is 7 miles away. The A30/A303 provides easy access to London and Exeter.

Lot A Colcombe

A charming 3 bedroom period cottage with lovely views over the countryside, requiring renovation. Traditional stone construction with part-rendered stone elevations under a slate roof. Outside is a small garden which gives access to three pretty gently sloping pasture fields with a small orchard. The outbuildings include: An attached block built Garage (3.9m x 4.5m), a detached block built Garage (5.60m x 8.48m), a block built Outbuilding (3.26m x 4.31m), a timber framed, concrete block Farm Building (5.60m x 8.48m), with lean to galvanised building (4.16m x 4.18m) and a timber framed Field Shelter (4.66m x 3.68m). In all about 2.69 acres (1.09 ha).

Agents Note

1. We cannot confirm if the private drainage system complies with the current regulations.
2. Colcombe is situated in Flood Zone 1, an area with a very low probability of flooding.
3. We are not aware of any planning applications in the postcode that affect the property.
4. There is mobile coverage in the area, please refer to Ofcom's website. Standard broadband is available.
5. No public rights of way affect Lot A.

Services

Colcombe Lot A : Main electric. Private water. Private drainage. Oil fired central heating.

Tenure

Freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Local Authority

East Devon District Council Council. Lot A Colcombe Tax Band E

Solicitor

Berensens Solicitors

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