Musbury Road, Axminster, East Devon

THE PROPERTY.
Browhill House comprises a particularly attractive and substantial detached residence which is located in a tucked away and private position on the outskirts of the popular market town of Axminster. The property is conveniently placed being within walking distance of all that the town has to offer and the main line train station, as well as being within a short walk of some of the county’s most picturesque countryside and walks along the River Axe. It is also within a short drive of the Trinity Hill Nature Reserve, the World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the popular coastal towns of Lyme Regis and Seaton.

The property was built in the late 1920s before being significantly extended in more recent years resulting in the substantial and hugely flexible home we find today. This included the addition of a superb apartment/annexe which offers very comfortable accommodation, perfect for large or extended families and multigenerational living. The house itself is of traditional construction with brick exterior elevations under a tiled roof and is of handsome proportions with some striking features such as the deep eaves, bays and attractive entrance porch.

Browhill House has been the subject of a comprehensive programme of renovation and improvement by the current owners and is found in beautiful order with great care and attention given to the fitting and overall finish. This included the full refurbishment of the annexe which is a simply stunning space of superb quality, as well as the conversion of a significant portion of the garage into a multi purpose suite of rooms which are currently set up as a gym and fully sound proofed and air conditioned recording studio. The house retains a wealth of character and has elegantly proportioned rooms with many period features such as deep cornicing, picture rails and original panelled doors.

GARDENS & GROUNDS.
The property is approached from Musbury Road through impressive brick pillars and a driveway which rises to the house where there is ample parking. This gives access to the integral double garage which has power, light and an electric roller door, and a useful storeroom. The gardens surround the house and are principally laid to lawn with profusely stocked beds and high, hedged boundaries which provide a great deal of privacy. To the west of the house is a terrace with steps down to a level lawn where there is a timber ‘tree’ house, whilst to the south is a screened area with kitchen garden.

Another fabulous feature is the heated swimming pool which is surrounded by a recently laid terrace and heated by an air source heat pump. Alongside the pool is a pool house, a superb covered outdoor kitchen and a decked terrace with glass balustrade. Further to the east is a small orchard and in total the gardens and grounds extend to about ¾ acre.

SITUATION.
Axminster is centred around the handsome Church of St Mary's and the Minster Green and has a comprehensive range of shops and facilities including many independent retailers and boutiques. There are also the usual multiples which include supermarkets, pharmacy, sports and leisure facilities, and eateries which include the superb Community Waffle House.

Axminster benefits from a main line rail link to London Waterloo (a direct line service which takes about 2.45 hours) and has good road links via the A35. The World Heritage Jurassic Coast at Lyme Regis lies about 5 miles away with its famous Cobb harbour and a very good range of independent shops and amenities. The Cathedral City of Exeter lies approximately 27 miles to the west and has an extensive range of shopping facilities and an international airport. It has an express rail link to London Paddington, which can also be boarded at Taunton, Somerset’s County Town (about 22 miles away), and takes about 1.45 hours. The property has some excellent schools close at hand which include Colyton Grammar School, one of the country’s top mixed state schools, about 5 miles away.

DIRECTIONS.
From Honiton take the A35 Axminster road and follow this for approximately 8 miles. After passing the village of Kilmington, the road descends and at the bottom of Gammons Hill take the second left hand turning signposted Musbury and Seaton. At the T junction turn right and the drive to Browhill House will be found on the right hand side after approx 300 yards.

TENURE & SERVICES.
Freehold. Mains electricity, water and drainage. Mains gas-fired central heating with two boilers for the house and annexe. Air-source heating for the pool.

LOCAL AUTHORITY.
East Devon District Council - .
Council Tax Band - Browhill House: G. Browhill House Annexe: A.

ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE.
Rating: D.

FLOOD RISK.
Flood risk information can be checked through the following:

BROADBAND & MOBILE.
The seller has advised us that Broadband is available at the property. Broadband availability at this location can be checked through: checker.ofcom.org.uk/
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