Verbena

Verbena is a small cottage, probably dating from the 18th century. It is constructed of colourwashed rendered cob and stone, topped with a thatched roof that is gabled at both ends. The left end stack projects and features a bread oven along with a buttress. The cottage has a single depth, two-room plan with a front door located to the left of centre. A rear lean-to appears to be a later addition.

The exterior is two storeys high and presents an asymmetrical two-window front. The front door, which is made of planks and has a cover strip, is accompanied by a gabled rustic porch. There are two 19th-century small pane timber casements on each floor. A small blocked window is visible on the right return. Although the interior has not been inspected, the cottage is noted for being well-preserved and holds group value with Nos. 1 and 2 Church Road at the entrance to Powderham Castle.