Property of the Week: Combpyne Road, Musbury, Axminster

The stylish kitchen is light and airy (Image: Stags)

May House is a distinctive and visually attractive period residence located in the pretty village of Musbury, near Colyton and Axminster. This substantial Grade II listed property is really rather special, boasting a rich history and plenty of architectural interest. Its origins are believed to stretch back to the early 19th century and it displays features typical of that age. Highlights include beautiful sash windows with glazing bars under flat stone arches and an impressive iron lattice porch. Without a doubt, the dwelling has a charming character that has been tastefully restored to a very high standard.

Original features such as this fireplace have been beautifully restored (Image: Stags)

Inside, this house oozes class and character in equal measure, where original features blend sympathetically with modernised alterations. The fine sitting room is bright and comfortable with a restored original red-brick fireplace and log burner. The second sitting room is also delightful and has an appealing fireplace with iron inset. To the rear of the property is the stunning open plan kitchen/diner which is extremely well-fitted with a comprehensive range of base and wall units and beautiful stone flooring. A further lounging area sits just off the kitchen which has French doors that open onto the patio.

The rooms have been decorated to an incredibly high standard (Image: Stags)

On the first floor there are three double bedrooms and a single bedroom. The master bedroom has an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom.

Outside, there is a shepherd's hut and stone barn (Image: Stags)

Outside, there is an elevated patio area and garden mainly laid to lawn that is surrounded by established flower beds and mature shrubs and trees. A bespoke, self-contained Shepherd's Hut is located in a private corner of the garden with an outdoor seating area and stunning views of the Axe Valley. There's also a stone barn, currently arranged as a workshop/storage unit.