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Helston, Cornwall
£335,000
This fantastic property is a 3 bedroomed detached house, with one en-suite. All bedrooms are doubles.
There is a utility room which leads into the kitchen.
The garden has room for 2 cars to be parked and is small and can be easily maintained.
To the rear of the property there is a wood store which also consists of a two storey wooded shed.
The property was recently built by the owners and is only 18 months old.
There is a lovely local pub down the road, opposite a handy shop with post office.
A beautiful country setting, next to Helford Creek.
Information about Axbridge
Situated in the Sedgemoor district of Somerset, Axbridge is a small town whose early inhabitants almost certainly include the Romans (who are known to have mined lead on the top of the Mendips) and earlier still, prehistoric man whose flint tools have been found on the slopes of the local hills. The history of Axbridge can be traced back to the reign of King Alfred when it was part of the Saxons' defence system for Wessex against the Vikings. Axbridge appears in the Domesday survey of 1086 as Alse Bruge, meaning 'The ash tree bridge' from the Old English ysle and brycg. It was part of the royal manor of Cheddar.
Axbridge is probably best known for its impressive church of St John. Work on the current building began in the early 1400s, and grew from an earlier building dating back to about 1230. The church is built of limestone and decorated with Doulting stone, while the steps are an interesting example of Dolomitic Conglomerate (pudding stone). The crossing tower is over 100 feet (30 m) high, and holds six bells, one of which dating from 1723 was made by Edward Bilbie of the Bilbie family. The North aisle ceiling retains some mediaeval painted panels, and amongst the carved bosses is the head of a Green Man, with leaves sprouting around his face.
Axbridge has a very active community and holds a number of events each year. On the first Saturday in September the annual Somerset Showcase takes place, which is a fun filled day for the whole family featuring the best Somerset has to offer: craft displays and market, farmers' market, entertainment, exhibitions and live music in the evening. It has become a firm favourite amongst the events held in the town each year, and attracts visitors from all over the area. September also sees the annual Blackberry Carnival, Fair in the Square and Harvest Home which was introduced in 2007. Other events throughout the year include the Progressive Supper and Santa in the Square.
Photographs of Axbridge
