Knowstone, South Molton

A pretty Grade II listed period cottage in a historic village setting. Sitting/dining room, kitchen, bathroom, landing/bed 2 and double bedroom. EPC exempt.

Situation - April Cottage is located in the small village of Knowstone which has the renowned Masons Arms thatched inn which holds a Michelin Star. The village is just over a mile from the A361 (North Devon link road) and is well positioned with good access to Barnstaple and the coastal resorts as well as the Exmoor National Park only a short distance to the north. The A361 also links to Tiverton and the M5 (Junction 27) to the south east where there is a main line rail station linking to London Paddington.
The thriving market town of South Molton is about 9 miles and offers an excellent range of day to day amenities including schooling up to secondary level, a wide variety of shops, banking facilities, churches and regular livestock and award winning pannier markets.

Description - Of rendered stone and cob construction under a thatched roof, April Cottage is a charming Grade II listed cottage with much charm and character set in the heart of the village. Considered perfect as a weekend retreat or second home, the cottage also has possibilities to be used as a rented holiday cottage if required.

Accommodation - A glazed door leads directly into the LIVING / DINING ROOM with exposed beams and an inglenook fireplace with a bread oven and wood burning stove. Turning stairs lead to the first floor. A door leads through to the KITCHEN which has a range of base units with worktop over, stainless steel sink unit, space and plumbing for washing machine. electric cooker and space for fridge freezer. A door leads into the BATHROOM with a panelled bath, WC and wash basin.

On the FIRST FLOOR there is a sizeable LANDING with room for a single bed if required and a window has lovely views to the rear. Off the landing is a small walk-in storage room. There is one DOUBLE BEDROOM with an outlook to the front.

Outside - Close to the cottage on the other side of the road is a row of stone and cob outhouses that provide very useful storage for logs/bins etc.. April cottage owns the first one on the left.

Services And Other Information - Mains electricity, water and drainage. Electric night storage heating.
Standard and Ultrafast broadband are available. Moble coverage is available for all major networks. (Ofcom)
The property does not have a garden. Parking is available on street along the road.
The cottage is due to be re-thatched in May 2026.

Viewing - Strictly by confirmed prior appointment please through the sole selling agents, Stags on .

Directions - From South Molton head east on the A361 (North Devon Link Road). After about 8 miles at Moortown Cross turn left signposted for Knowstone. Continue over the cattle grid and take the next left turn signposted for Knowstone. Follow the road down to the village and at the T junction turn right. The cottage will be found soon after on the left.
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