Time-travel with bi-fold doors in medieval Axbridge
Historic charm meets modern living in this detached former coach house with a sun-trap garden and a knockout kitchen.
By Laura Linham 30th Jul 2025

The kind of home you don't just walk past without wondering who lives there.
Right in the heart of Axbridge's historic High Street, The Old Coach House is a four-bedroom blend of centuries-old charm and modern practicality.

Detached, despite what the façade might suggest, it dates back to 1794 and has been updated with care, including a spacious kitchen extension that opens onto a sunny, south-facing garden.
It's a short walk to the medieval square, local pubs and shops, yet offers rare off-street parking just next door. It's on the market with Sandersons at a guide price of £635,000 to £650,000.
Inside, the layout is both generous and versatile.

Downstairs has three reception rooms: a sitting room with a wood burner, a calm, thick-walled dining room, and a large study that could serve as a fifth bedroom thanks to its own courtyard access and nearby cloakroom.

The kitchen/breakfast room is the showstopper, with roof lights, bi-fold doors, and high-spec appliances. It's the kind of space that works just as well for a quick coffee as it does for a slow Sunday lunch. There's also a utility room with plenty of storage and practical touches that make family life a breeze.

The front hall, tiled and welcoming, gives way to a central corridor linking the house together—ideal for busy mornings and quiet evenings alike.

Upstairs are three doubles and a single, with period fireplaces, exposed beams and garden views. The main bedroom is particularly bright, thanks to a tall south-facing window and a Velux above. It also features built-in wardrobes that maximise storage without eating into the generous floorplan.

The front bedroom, with its striking beams and fireplace, offers a second characterful double. A family bathroom and separate WC complete the upper floor, while two additional cloakrooms on the ground floor boost its everyday functionality.

Outside, the garden is private and well thought out, with terraces, lawns, raised beds and two sheds, plus a lovely aspect out towards the hills. There's a log store, a secluded courtyard, and that rarest of Axbridge luxuries: your own dedicated parking space.

It's a space that invites morning coffee, vegetable growing and lazy afternoons in the sun. And with views towards Cheddar Reservoir and Glastonbury Tor, the setting does plenty of heavy lifting.

Ideal for buyers looking for character, flexibility and community spirit, this much-loved home is a rare find. View the full listing here or explore more from Sandersons here.
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