Axminster

Handsome 16th Century home extending to over 6,000 sqft in just under 13 acres

Situation - Accessible location just north of Axminster, not far from the Jurassic Coast

History - Coaxdon Hall is a Grade II* Listed country house of considerable historic and architectural interest, understood to date from the late 16th century, with origins around 1590.

The property has long associations with notable historical figures, including Sir Simonds D’Ewes, a 17th century antiquary and diarist, who was born here. It is also said that King Charles II sought refuge at the house following the Battle of Worcester, adding to its rich historical narrative.

Description - This handsome and atmospheric country house, constructed of mellow stone beneath a traditional fishscale tiled roof. The elevations display a range of original architectural features, including stone mullioned windows with leaded panes and drip moulds, together with gabled elevations and substantial chimney stacks.

Internally, the property offers generous and characterful accommodation, with many features typical of its period including exposed ceiling timbers, chamfered beams, stone fireplaces and historic joinery. The property now offers an exciting opportunity for a purchaser to carry out a program of refurbishment and improvement to create a substantial country house of considerable presence and character.

Accommodation - The accommodation extends to over 6,000 square feet and is arranged to provide a flexible layout ideally suited to family occupation or multi-generational living. The principal reception rooms are well proportioned and retain original features, offering excellent entertaining space alongside more informal living areas.

The kitchen is positioned at the heart of the house, fitted with an Aga and island unit, and providing scope for updating. In total there are eight bedrooms arranged across the upper floors, served by a number of bath and shower rooms. The configuration offers versatility and the potential to reconfigure to suit individual requirements, subject to any necessary consents.

Traditional Buildings - Attached to the rear of the house are a range of traditional outbuildings of stone construction, providing useful ancillary space. These include open fronted stores and a former greenhouse, now in need of restoration.

Garage Block - A purpose built timber garage block provides secure parking and storage, with light, power and an alarm system installed.

Stable Yard - Comprising a block with three standard loose boxes together with a larger timber building, arranged in an L shape around a concrete yard.

Grounds And Gardens - Approached by two driveways, one electric gated, one over a cattle grid. Former splendor laid to lawn with many shrubs and trees, small orchard and former tennis court. Now very over grown. Parking for multiple cars.

Paddocks - The land includes three principal paddocks, enclosed by established mature hedgerows which provide natural shelter.

Services - Mains water and electric. Private drainage via septic tank (likely to need upgrading). Broadband (up to 21 Mbps.), mobile coverage good outdoor, Three, Vodafone and EE, limited O2 (Ofcom).