Crafted Timber Buildings For Devon Homes​
At Axe & Timber, we create bespoke timber buildings for homeowners looking to make better use of their property - whether that’s a garage that finally gives proper storage and workshop space, a garden office away from the house, or an outbuilding that feels like a natural extension of the home.
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Many clients come to us because they are struggling with a lack of usable space, tired of temporary solutions, or unable to find off-the-shelf buildings that suit the setting of their property. Our work is designed to solve that through thoughtful layouts, carefully chosen materials and timber structures that feel established within their surroundings.
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From workshops and verandas through to bespoke fencing and larger timber buildings, each project is tailored to how the space will actually be used day to day. Appearance matters, but so does practicality, longevity and the way the building improves the overall feel of the property.
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Based in Devon and working across the South West, we build for clients who value craftsmanship, considered design and timber structures that add something meaningful to their home long-term.
Timber Garages
Timber garages designed for homeowners who need more than somewhere to park a vehicle.
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For many clients, existing garages are too small, poorly laid out or simply not suited to modern use. Storage spills into the house, workshops become overcrowded, and valuable outdoor equipment is left exposed to the weather. A well-designed timber garage creates practical, organised space while also improving the overall feel and function of the property.
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From single bays through to larger multi-purpose buildings, each garage is designed around how the space will actually be used - whether that’s secure vehicle storage, workshop space, garden machinery, hobby use or a combination of all four. Layout, proportions, access and long-term usability are all considered from the outset.
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Built using quality timber, traditional construction methods and carefully selected detailing, these are garages intended to feel established within their surroundings rather than appearing as standard add-on buildings.
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From oak feature elements through to fully bespoke layouts and finishes, every structure is tailored to suit both the property and the people using it.
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Single and double timber garages
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Integrated workshop and storage spaces
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Oak feature detailing and structural timber elements
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Traditional timber construction methods
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Bespoke layouts, proportions and finishes
Timber Workshops
Timber workshops designed for clients who need more than a basic shed at the bottom of the garden.
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Whether it’s space for woodworking, vehicle restoration, storage, equipment or running part of a business from home, a well-designed workshop changes how a property functions day to day. Many clients come to us because they have simply outgrown the space available to them - garages become overcrowded, tools are spread between buildings, or existing structures are cold, damp and no longer fit for purpose.
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Our workshops are designed around how the space will actually be used. That means considering layout, access, lighting, storage, insulation and long-term practicality from the outset, rather than trying to adapt a standard building later on.
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Built using quality timber framing, durable materials and carefully considered detailing, these are workshops intended for year-round use and long-term reliability.
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Bespoke workshop layouts designed around your requirements
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Insulated options for comfortable year-round use
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Durable timber framing and quality construction methods
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Integrated storage and workspace solutions
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Bespoke cladding finishes to suit the property and setting
Luxury Garden Buildings
Designed and built on behalf of Tom Plume Forestry
Garden buildings designed to create space that the house itself no longer provides.
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For many clients, it starts with a lack of separation - working from the kitchen table, hobbies taking over spare rooms, or needing somewhere quiet away from the main house without compromising the garden itself. A well-designed garden building gives that additional space while still feeling connected to the property and its surroundings.
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Whether used as a home office, studio, hobby room or practical storage building, each structure is designed around how it will actually be used day to day. Consideration is given to layout, natural light, insulation, access and overall appearance so the building feels intentional rather than simply added on afterwards.
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From contemporary garden rooms through to more traditional timber buildings, every project is tailored to suit the property, the setting and the way the client wants to use the space long-term. Built using quality materials and durable timber construction, these are buildings intended for comfortable year-round use and lasting value.
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Garden offices and remote working spaces
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Studios, hobby rooms and creative spaces
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Bespoke storage and utility buildings
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Contemporary or traditional timber finishes
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Fully bespoke layouts and designs tailored to the property
Timber verandas and pergolas designed to make outdoor spaces more usable throughout the year while feeling naturally connected to the property itself.
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Many clients come to us because parts of the garden are underused - patios exposed to the weather, seating areas with no shelter, or outdoor spaces that feel disconnected from the house. A well-designed veranda or pergola creates structure, shade and shelter while helping the garden feel more considered as a whole.
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Whether it’s a covered seating area for summer evenings, a sheltered outdoor dining space, or a timber structure to frame planting and pathways, each project is designed around how the space will actually be lived in and enjoyed.
Using oak, Douglas fir and other carefully selected timbers, our verandas and pergolas are built with longevity, proportion and craftsmanship in mind - creating outdoor structures that settle naturally into the landscape and improve with age.
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Oak and timber framed verandas and pergolas
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Covered seating and outdoor dining areas
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Outdoor entertaining and garden living spaces
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Bespoke sizing and layouts to suit the property
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Traditional timber craftsmanship and quality materials
Verandas & Pergolas
Additional Timber Outbuildings
Practical timber outbuildings designed to solve the everyday storage and utility issues that most properties eventually run into.
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For many homeowners, it starts with a lack of organised space - logs stacked under tarpaulins, bins left exposed, gardening equipment spread between sheds, or tools taking over garages and utility areas. Off-the-shelf storage buildings rarely fit the space correctly or hold up well over time, particularly in exposed rural settings.
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Our outbuildings are designed around the property and the way the space is actually used. Whether it’s a well-ventilated log store, a discreet bin store, a potting shed or a larger utility building, each structure is tailored to suit its surroundings while providing practical long-term use.
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Built using quality timber, durable construction methods and considered detailing, these smaller structures are designed to feel as though they belong with the property rather than simply being added to it.
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Bespoke log stores and firewood storage
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Timber bin stores and utility areas
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Potting sheds and garden workspaces
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Practical outdoor storage buildings
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Bespoke timber structures built to suit the property
Premium Fencing & Gates
Fencing and gates designed to improve the way a property feels, functions and presents itself from the outside in.
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For many clients, existing fencing has simply reached the end of its life - leaning panels, poor privacy, exposed boundaries or gates that no longer suit the property. In other cases, the space lacks structure altogether, leaving gardens feeling open, disconnected or unfinished.
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Our approach is to create fencing and gates that solve those practical issues while still feeling considered within the setting. Whether the priority is privacy, security, defining boundaries or improving kerb appeal, every project is designed around the character of the property and how the outdoor space is used day to day.
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From contemporary screening through to more traditional rural fencing and bespoke timber gates, all work is built using quality materials, solid construction methods and detailing intended to stand up to years of weather and use.
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Bespoke timber fencing and boundary solutions
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Timber gates designed to suit the property
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Privacy screening and garden partitioning
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Contemporary and traditional timber styles
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Built-to-measure layouts tailored to the space
