Musbury Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13

Purzebrook House, Musbury Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13

Freehold | Chain Free | Grade II Listed | Period Property | Two Bedrooms

A Home Steeped in History

Purzebrook House is a truly distinctive Grade II listed period property, offering an exceptional opportunity to acquire a characterful two-bedroom home with a remarkable history stretching back centuries.

The present building dates from the early 1700s, although the site itself is understood to have been occupied by earlier buildings for centuries before this. Its history is an important part of its appeal, with records believed to trace residents of the site and property back as far as the 1500s.

When the house was constructed, it was evidently a property of some importance and grandeur. The front of the house is believed to have been complemented by a formally designed garden associated with the celebrated landscape designer Capability Brown, adding another fascinating dimension to the property's heritage.

Among its early residents was the Harrison family, with one of the Harrison children recorded as living at the house during the 1740s. The Harrison family were subsequently succeeded by the Drake family, longstanding residents from nearby Musbury. There is a fascinating local tradition that the Drakes were related to Sir Francis Drake, adding further historical intrigue to this already remarkable property.

The building later became a public house known as The George, serving the local community for many years. In a further chapter of its history, the property was subsequently used as a school.

Today, Purzebrook House has evolved into a charming residential property while retaining the atmosphere, proportions and character expected of a building with such a distinguished past. It is a home where the layers of history remain part of the experience of everyday living.

The property is approached through a welcoming porchway, leading into the main living accommodation.

The large living room provides an impressive principal reception space, offering plenty of room for comfortable seating and entertaining. Its period character and generous proportions make it a particularly appealing room within the house.

A separate good-sized dining room provides an excellent additional reception area, ideal for family meals, dinner parties or simply enjoying the more formal side of everyday living.

The kitchen is a good-sized practical space with scope for comfortable day-to-day use and the potential to suit a variety of layouts and styles, subject to any necessary listed-building considerations.

Completing the ground floor is the main bathroom, conveniently positioned for both residents and guests.

Upstairs, the property offers a particularly appealing arrangement.

The master bedroom is a generous principal bedroom with its own en-suite, providing privacy and convenience. In addition, there is a useful dressing room/study, offering flexibility for a home office, dressing space, occasional guest area or hobby room.

A further good-sized second bedroom provides comfortable additional accommodation and would suit a family member, guest or home-working requirement.

The overall arrangement provides a surprisingly versatile home, combining traditional proportions with spaces that can readily adapt to modern lifestyles.

To the rear is a large, spacious garden, comprising an extensive patio area and lawn.

The outdoor space provides an excellent setting for outdoor dining, entertaining, gardening or simply relaxing in the open air. The combination of patio and lawn creates a versatile garden that should appeal to those looking for more than just a small courtyard, while also providing plenty of potential for planting and landscaping.

Purzebrook House occupies an interesting position on Musbury Road, close to the historic market town of Axminster and within an area renowned for its attractive countryside, villages and rich history.

Axminster provides a broad range of everyday amenities, including independent shops, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, public houses, professional services and leisure facilities. The town also has a railway station, providing connections along the scenic West of England line, while road links give access towards the wider East Devon and Dorset areas.

The surrounding countryside offers an abundance of opportunities for walking and enjoying the landscape, with the nearby villages and rural lanes providing a distinctly West Country character. The beautiful Jurassic Coast is also within reach, providing access to some of the country's most celebrated coastal scenery.

The property's position is particularly interesting from a historical perspective. Musbury Road forms part of an ancient route associated with the historic road network leading inland from the Seaton area, with connections to the route traditionally associated with the Roman Fosse Way. The wider route ultimately formed an important east-west connection across the country towards Lincoln.

This remarkable historical context makes the property much more than simply a period house: it forms part of a landscape whose story reaches back through the centuries.

Purzebrook House represents a rare opportunity to acquire a freehold, chain-free Grade II listed home with genuine character and an extraordinary historical narrative.

From its early-18th-century origins and earlier history on the site, through the Harrison and Drake families, its years as The George public house, and its later life as a school, the property has played an intriguing role in the life of the local community.

Now presented as a two-bedroom period residence, it offers the opportunity to become the next custodian of a fascinating piece of local history.

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