East Street, North Molton, South Molton, Devon, EX36

A substantial semi-detached four double bedroom house in a central village location, benefitting from countryside views and a rear courtyard garden. The property would benefit from modernisation.


Highfield House is a large semi-detached property providing spacious four double bedroomed accommodation, occupying a readily accessible position on the edge of the village square in North Molton. The property is now in need of modernisation and gives the purchaser the opportunity to put their own stamp on it.
The property is entered into via an entrance hall with stairs leading to the first floor. To the left of the entrance hall is a door leading into a lovely large living room with large window letting in plenty of light, and useful under stairs storage cupboard. To the right of the entrance hall is the dining room, which is also extremely spacious. In the corner of this room is a downstairs shower room with shower cubicle, WC and wash hand basin. This would lend the property to be adapted to dual occupancy. A door from the dining room leads into the kitchen/diner. This room is an excellent size and provides plenty of space for cooking and entertaining where countryside views can be enjoyed, complete with a range of wall and base units, integrated oven and hob, and doors leading to both the garden and back through to the living room. There is also a utility room off of the kitchen/diner which houses the oil fired boiler and has space and plumbing for a washing machine. On the first floor there are four excellent sized bedrooms, with three being large doubles and the fourth bedroom a smaller double. Bedrooms 3 and 4 benefit from stunning views to the rear of the property and also some storage in the eaves. Completing the first floor is the family bathroom, which comprises of WC, wash hand basin and bath with shower attachment. For the accommodation layout and approximate room measurements please refer to the enclosed floorplan.

Highfield House enjoys a delightful position in the heart of North Molton village. The village is known as 'the gateway to Exmoor' and offers a well-regarded local primary school, public house, a sports club, parish church, Methodist Chapel, hairdresser's and a garage. North Molton is a traditional Devon village which winds its way down to the river Mole only a mile or so from the Exmoor National Park with its many beauty spots nearby and providing traditional riding, hunting and sporting pursuits. The bustling market town of South Molton lies only some 3 miles to the south providing an excellent range of everyday services including shops, primary and secondary schools, restaurants and post office, together with a Sainsbury's supermarket, medical centre, recreational facilities and a cottage hospital. From South Molton the A361 North Devon link road provides access to the larger regional centre of Barnstaple as well as Tiverton and the M5 motorway (Junction 27). Mainline intercity rail links are available at Tiverton Parkway (London Paddington approx. 2 hours) with international airports at Exeter and Bristol.
North Molton is surrounded by picturesque North Devon countryside with 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.

To the rear of the property is a courtyard garden, enclosed by a wooden fence. There are lovely far reaching views from here, creating the perfect space for outdoor dining/barbeques. There is also a pedestrian gate which leads out of the garden, giving access around the side of the house. Note: the vendors have recently re-roofed the front section of the house.