Detached house for sale in South Molton EX36, 4 Bedroom

A rare opportunity! A substantial property with full planning permission to convert into a large four bedroom detached house. Set within a good plot the property has a large driveway/parking area with large garage to the front and enclosed rear gardens to the rear. The plans for the internal space allow for a superb family layout with kitchen, utility, dining and living spaces and spacious bedrooms, one Master bedroom with en-suite, and two further bathrooms, also with a downstairs cloakroom.



The Area
The property occupies a readily accessible position close the town amenities enjoying convenient access to the town centre. The bustling market town of South Molton provides an excellent range of everyday services including shops, schools, restaurants and banks, together with a Sainsbury’s supermarket, health centres, recreational facilities and a cottage hospital. The A361 North Devon link road is within easy driving distance providing access to the larger regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27).

South Molton is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside with nearby Exmoor offering beautiful moorland scenery with many foot and bridle paths. The north coast is easily accessible with lovely sandy beaches at Instow, Saunton Sands, Croyde Bay, Putsborough and Woolacombe.

Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.

The Property
Currently the building is a detached single storey property in general good order. At the front is a large driveway providing off road parking for several vehicles, and access to the large garage which is fitted with a sectional garage door. There is gated access via both sides of the building to the rear garden area of the property which is enclosed and mainly laid to lawn, with side and rear access into the property. The property is currently double glazed, to the most part, and fitted with gas central heating via combi boiler and radiators. There is a large section of the the existing hallway and another part of the ground floor are currently fitted with Parquet timber flooring. All mains services are connected (gas, water, electricity, drainage).. All mains services are connected (gas, water, electricity, drainage).

The Opportunity
Full planning has been granted to create a large four bedroom property within the current footprint of the building but extending into the roof space to create further accommodation in the form of two large bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite shower room.

The plans for the ground floor utilise the existing footprint superbly creating a spacious and practical entrance lobby and hallway, downstairs bathroom, two well proportioned bedrooms and large living/dining spaces. The kitchen benefits from direct views over the garden to the rear with a useful utility room and WC to the side. The front and rear of the property are at slightly different levels which creates character and interest within. Access to the garden from the living area is maintained but with a new opening into which French style doors provide easy access and allow light to flood in. Roof windows add more light in the living room and kitchen spaces with new dormer windows on the first floor to the front and rear creating light and space.The majority of the garage space is retained with a small amount of space given over to the creation of the ground floor bathroom. The front parking area is being enclosed with wall/fence, double gates and personnel gate.

The Details and Viewing
The full planning document pack is available for download on the North Devon Planning portal. Application number 62310

Viewings are strictly by arrangement with the agent who can be contacted on or by email at

Some photos used are computer generated visualisations and are not actual but representations of the potential. These do not necessarily represent the current planning or the finished building in the future. Applicants may choose to make changes to the planning to suit there own needs and tastes.

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